Reflective Journal by Nur Anis Sabreena bt Ahmad Nazri https://padlet.com/Anis_Sabreena/va93laco8uxnmqv6 Made with big dreams en-us 2022-01-29 17:19:08 UTC 2022-02-04 19:28:28 UTC hello@padlet.com Reflective Journal (Week 2) Anis_Sabreena https://padlet.com/Anis_Sabreena/va93laco8uxnmqv6/wish/2019320819 To be culturally literate is to learn and practise a style of thinking and doing that is shaped by the attitudes, values, conventions, and beliefs. This system of fundamental assumptions and answers to the world's issues is handed down from generation to generation to maintain survival. As an individual, you are guided by a set of unwritten and written rules and regulations that govern your interactions with the rest of the world. To identify a culture's members, it is necessary to have a shared characteristic. They may have a common faith, geographical location, or racial or cultural background. A person's culture directly impacts how they communicate since we begin to learn to communicate at the same time we learn about the world and everything in it. What we say and how we act are shaped by our cultural context. People of different ethnicities, nationalities, ages, genders, sexual orientations, etc., are all examples of cross-cultural communication in this context. It is also possible to speak of cross-cultural communication as the interchange, negotiation, and mediation of cultural differences using language, gestures, and body language. It's the way people from various cultures interact with one another. Practising culture may be done at various degrees by everyone. The community culture where he grows up, the workplace culture in which he works, and other cultures from which he participates actively or progressively withdraws. A person's everyday life is filled with clashes between their native culture and the dominant culture they are exposed to. As a consequence of people feeling that their culture is superior to others, there are cultural conflicts.
Diverse academic fields have had an impact on the development of cross-cultural communication. Preventing misconceptions and conflict between people and organisations is essential. Communication between people from different cultural backgrounds fosters trust and encourages collaboration. There's less emphasis on delivering the correct message and more emphasis on delivering the proper answer. Different cultural backgrounds and systems of turn-taking come into play when two persons from different backgrounds come together. Suppose both speakers in a cross-cultural discussion are familiar with the turn-taking system in use. In that case, the discourse will be more productive and efficient (For example, one person should not monopolise the conversation, or only one person should talk at a time).]]> 2022-01-29 17:18:28 UTC https://padlet.com/Anis_Sabreena/va93laco8uxnmqv6/wish/2019320819 Reflective Journal (Week 1) Anis_Sabreena https://padlet.com/Anis_Sabreena/va93laco8uxnmqv6/wish/2029631057 We were told to watch the The Joy Luck Club - Meet the Parents scene. In my opinion, ones should respect other culture because we live in a world full of diversity. Learning about other cultures helps us understand different perspectives within the world in which we live. It helps remove negative stereotypes and personal biases about different groups. In addition, cultural diversity helps us recognize and respect “ways of being” that are not necessarily our own. And in that scene, i feel like Richard should have done some research if he's actually planning on marrying Waverly. Cross-cultural marriage is not easy but efforts count. Richard definitely lacks common sense. He does whatever he wants in front of Waverly's parents. As an Asian, we are taught to have manners especially in front of food and not to criticise other people's cooking in front of them. But i think this is not a cultural thingy, Richard is just plainly rude.]]> 2022-02-04 15:28:56 UTC https://padlet.com/Anis_Sabreena/va93laco8uxnmqv6/wish/2029631057 Reflective Journal (Week 4) Anis_Sabreena https://padlet.com/Anis_Sabreena/va93laco8uxnmqv6/wish/2029632088 Culture and communication are two aspects of human life that we are well-versed in. The full amount of social rules and behaviours of a group of people is known as culture. A whole society's culture can be summed up in words "beliefs," "laws," "art," and "laws," among many other terms: cultural differences influence language and nonverbal cues. The words, phrases, metaphors, and culture-specific slang used by two or more individuals might impact how they interact verbally. As a result, cultural norms and values influence what subjects are suitable for discussion in a given culture's social context. Members of a certain culture may feel free to bring up a subject such as someone in their midst using foul language. Silence is frequently regarded as more courteous in Japanese society than the vocal expression of one's thoughts. For example, cultural norms impact how people communicate verbally on a nonverbal level with their hands and body language. When speaking verbally, certain cultures may use non-specific gestures. As an alternative, some people like to show off more subtly.]]> 2022-02-04 15:29:32 UTC https://padlet.com/Anis_Sabreena/va93laco8uxnmqv6/wish/2029632088 Reflective Journal (Week 3) Anis_Sabreena https://padlet.com/Anis_Sabreena/va93laco8uxnmqv6/wish/2029632795 Intercultural communication involves interaction between people whose cultural perceptions and symbol systems differ enough to influence the communication event. When you are communicating with other people, you need to give full attention so that people will feel comfortable talking to you. You also cannot change the subject without taking other people's consideration. In order to communicate effectively, make sure that you need to listen first. There are a few challenges in intercultural communication. The challenges are individual uniqueness, generalization and objectivity. As for objectivity, it means that you approach each situation without being judgmental.]]> 2022-02-04 15:29:54 UTC https://padlet.com/Anis_Sabreena/va93laco8uxnmqv6/wish/2029632795 Reflective Journal (Week 5) Anis_Sabreena https://padlet.com/Anis_Sabreena/va93laco8uxnmqv6/wish/2029633080 The Deep Structure of Culture: Lessons from the Family
Institutions Supply Personal Identity
From these three institutions, we begin to form our identities. The most important features of identity are developed through these institutions. The institutions work together in harmony to maintain the wisdom, traditions and customs that make a the culture unique. The content created by these institutions as well as the institutions themselves, can cause profound and emotional feeling. Deep Structure can be defined as the conscious and unconscious assumptions that a culture makes about the world and the source of insight by which they base life. Social Organizations, also known as social institutions, form the core of Deep Structure. The three most important of the organizations are: Family, State and Religion. The Deep structure of a culture can bring about ethical and cultural confrontations around the world. Cultures tend to clash when their views and social institutions don't match. People look to these institutions of deep structure as a necessary source for living and renewal of the culture. The social institutions of family, state and religion carry the most important messages of the culture. These three institutions also help you decide how to live your life.
]]> 2022-02-04 15:30:03 UTC https://padlet.com/Anis_Sabreena/va93laco8uxnmqv6/wish/2029633080 Reflective Journal (Week 6) Anis_Sabreena https://padlet.com/Anis_Sabreena/va93laco8uxnmqv6/wish/2029633318 In addition to the four speaking styles that characterize cultures so do value systems. Of particular importance to intercultural communication is whether the culture has a collectivist or individualistic orientation. When a person or culture has a collective orientation they place the needs and interests of the group above individual desires or motivations. In contrast, the self or one’s own personal goals motivate those cultures with individualistic orientation. Thus, each person is viewed as responsible for their own success or failure in life.]]> 2022-02-04 15:30:11 UTC https://padlet.com/Anis_Sabreena/va93laco8uxnmqv6/wish/2029633318 Reflective Journal (Week 7) Anis_Sabreena https://padlet.com/Anis_Sabreena/va93laco8uxnmqv6/wish/2029633584 Cultural variations influence different civilisations' reactions to conflicts. The thesis is based on the premise that people should keep their appearance consistent with their cultural norms. The face is nothing more than representing our public character and identity. The face is a social representation of one's personality. Therefore, individuals show an attitude they want to be associated with. Negotiating face-to-face involves several variables. They worry about their own and others' appearances. Maintaining one's appearance is critical to one's well-being and the well-being of others around them. People from a collectivistic culture tend to avoid or integrate conflict, whereas those from a more individualistic culture tend to dominate the dispute to preserve a distinct identity in the community. Status in society, which creates power, is another consideration when negotiating face. People in a collectivist society are born into a predetermined status quo, and they are less concerned with their own unique identities. An individualistic culture requires individuals to work hard to be accepted into the community. The culture in which a person grew up has a significant impact on their behaviour. The individual has been raised from infancy with the culturally imposed lens through which he views the world. Culture and socialisation influence conflict styles, and when a person is negotiating a problem, they tend to mirror the culture they've grown up in. Generally speaking, conflict styles are divided into two categories. Maintaining a face for one's sake in an individualistic culture is more important than keeping one's face up for the benefit of the community in a collectivistic culture.]]> 2022-02-04 15:30:18 UTC https://padlet.com/Anis_Sabreena/va93laco8uxnmqv6/wish/2029633584 Reflective Journal (Week 8) Anis_Sabreena https://padlet.com/Anis_Sabreena/va93laco8uxnmqv6/wish/2029633826 Remember that no culture is completely one or the other while looking at Hofstede's study and those of others on individuality and collectivism. It's better to think of this as a continuum rather than a set of values. A person or a group's individualism or collectivism might vary from the mainstream culture, and specific circumstances can emphasise one or the other. Changing is a challenge. For example, does your professor demand a group project as a final assessment in several of your classes? What kind of reactions do you get from students when you give them anything like this? As we've seen, some students appear to study more effectively when they're part of a group. The kids in this class are more focused on the larger group. The vast majority of students, however, are adamantly opposed to group projects like this, stating objections like "it's tough to arrange schedules with four other people" or "I don't want my mark to be based on the performance of someone else." Individualism is seen in these remarks.]]> 2022-02-04 15:30:28 UTC https://padlet.com/Anis_Sabreena/va93laco8uxnmqv6/wish/2029633826 Reflective Journal (Week 9) Anis_Sabreena https://padlet.com/Anis_Sabreena/va93laco8uxnmqv6/wish/2029634071 All intercultural processes are based on the cognitive mechanism of stereotypes: the way people see members of other groups impacts their attitudes and behaviours toward them, impacting their different forms of intercultural contact and viewpoints. Many of our self-and other perceptions are shaped by stereotypical ideas and beliefs. It is impossible to perceive a person's uniqueness beyond the 'label' they've been given if you define them entirely according to the stereotypes that have been applied to them. When you do this, you strip them of other components of their identity and self. Self-doubt and confusion about one's identity may not always result from purposeful or unintentional behaviour. One example that comes to mind is the concept of bodily kinds. It's common for people to make generalisations about people's bodies, regardless of whether they're slim or fat, and to assume that something is wrong with how they eat. There is a risk that this may lead to the emergence of eating disorders or an increased level of self-consciousness, whereas in reality, many other things influence one's weight, not only one's eating habits. No matter how open-minded we try to be, everyone harbours implicit prejudice. Imagine, though, being assessed and given a name before you've even had a chance to tell your storey. It would be a disappointment to be told that your originality, inventiveness, and uniqueness are not valued because you "meet the requirements" of the stereotype. Society often uses stereotypes to justify prejudice, and it's time we realised how dangerous these practices could be. In this age of social acceptability, we need to ensure that the student community remains pleasant.]]> 2022-02-04 15:30:37 UTC https://padlet.com/Anis_Sabreena/va93laco8uxnmqv6/wish/2029634071 Reflective Journal (Week 10) Anis_Sabreena https://padlet.com/Anis_Sabreena/va93laco8uxnmqv6/wish/2029634394 Prejudice is an opinion developed without proof and any basis in logic or experience. Stereotypes are generalisations about a person or group, while prejudices are personal judgments about a specific individual or group. Many prejudices stem from the belief that certain individuals are less valuable or less competent than others. Stereotypes and biases harm people because they disregard the reality that each one of us has unique talents, strengths, weaknesses, desires, ideas, and emotions. These features do not define us, but they are a part of who we are. Even if a stereotype is accurate in a particular scenario, it does not help a person succeed if they are made to feel inferior or treated unfairly. We may all work to learn more about one another, particularly those who are different from us and appreciate our similarities and differences to battle preconceptions and biases. Choosing how we react to situations in our homes, workplaces, as parents, teachers and mentors to children, and other connections and roles we have and occupy is possible if we are more aware of our preconceptions.]]> 2022-02-04 15:30:44 UTC https://padlet.com/Anis_Sabreena/va93laco8uxnmqv6/wish/2029634394