Intercultural Communication

Intercultural Communication
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Intercultural Competence
Part I
Question 1
Intercultural communication is the form of interaction between people from different cultural backgrounds. The process can be either verbal or non-verbal as it involves more than just language. The communication is designed to increase the understanding of the culturally mediated communication approach. For example, the article notes that, “As inhabitants of this post-millennium world, you no longer have a choice about whether to live and communicate with people from many cultures. Your only choice is whether you will learn to do it well.” Intercultural communication is a form of intercultural competence and a critical ability needed for people operating in foreign environments to interact with the locals.
Question 2
Intracultural communication is a form of communication between members from the same community. Communication is similar to intercultural communication as it also involves both verbal and nonverbal approaches to communication. It is also an aspect that enhances understanding between people. The difference between the two is that intracultural communication involves members of the same group. Intercultural involv...