Communication and Globalization - G1
Communication and Globalization - G1
and
globalization
reporters
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Intercultural
Intercultural describes communities in which there is a deep undertanding and
respectt for all cultures.
Cross- cultural
It deals with the comparison of different cultures. In cross-cultural communication,
differences are understood amd acknowledge, and can bring about idividual change,
but not collective information.
Forms of Intercultural
3. Greetings-bow,
handshake
Impacts of Globalization
on Communication
01 Virtual Interaction
04 Time Differences
Virtual Interaction
Communicating via online setting to other people
that does not necessarilyy required in face-to-
face interactions.
Time Differences
the need to communicate and share information with
people across several time zones. When people
collaborate with others on the othee side of the
globe, their counterparts are usually at home asleep
while they themsleves are at work.
Impacts of Globalization on
Global Communication
01 Availability of Information
02 Business Conduct
03 Social Awareness
04 The Problem
Availability of Information
The view that with the spread of businesses
delivering internet, satellite tv and mobile services,
teh costs of such information technologies dropped.
The decreased price makes it easier for people
across the world to make use of the Worl Wide Web
and the resources available.
Business Conduct
Long distanace travelsare no longer necessary for
business people as they require a meeting with a
business partner overseas. Internet technology
makes it possible to exchange business
information and conduct video conferences.
Social Awareness
Information technology and networks enable them to
share opinions, views, work on projectts and research
different areas. These are among teh main reason
why the process of globalization is creating a sense
of global society.
The Problem
Despite its quick spread and continuous
development, global communication has not reached
the majority of people on all continents. It is at least
70% of all people in Africa will never make a single
phone call or use internet.
ASSESSMENT
TIME!
1.Describe globalization in one sentence and explain its
relevance to communication.