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Popular Culture Introduction Culture refers to characteristics and knowledge of a given group of people that is defined by several factors, for instance, language, nations, tribe, religion, habits, music, cuisine and social habits among others. According to the center of Research on Language Acquisition, culture refers to shared patterns of conducts and interactions, intellectual hypotheses, and understanding that are acquired through learning. The word "culture" stems from a French word that…

James Paul Gee, in “What is Literacy?”, expands on the definition of discourse by breaking it down into its two vital parts, primary and secondary. According to Gee, discourse provides us with identity kits, which vary based on cultural and socio-economic factors, and our abilities to participate and share meaning with others in the world. The distinction between primary and secondary discourses lies in the physical and abstract acts of being, belonging, absorbing, engaging, and producing, as…

Culture is defined as the quality in a person or society that arises from a concern for what is regarded as excellence in arts, letters, manners, and scholarly pursuits. Culture informs the way a person views others and the world because everything he or she does is based off culture. Two critical factors that shapes one’s culture are traditions and opinions which are illustrated in “By Any Other Name” and “Two Kinds” written by Santha Rama Rau and Amy Tan respectively. In the novel “By Any…

Multiculturalism, identity and belonging are three concepts which are crucial when talking about the ways that migrants integrate into their settler countries and also the ways in which societies facilitate this integration. Multiculturalism, identity and belonging are concepts which exist on both macro and micro levels – that is, there is the broader concept to consider but there is also the individual to consider. This essay will endeavour to explore these three concepts on a broad,…

How the thoughts of John Durham Peters exist in our modern society The term communication has derived from the Latin word 'communis ' meaning to share. Simply, it is an activity of exchanging information through our thoughts, ideas, information etc. It is possible to compare communication with water. Both are found worldwide, both are fundamental aspects of our natural life and both can be taken for granted. During the stone age, we communicated via signs and non-verbal signals. the way in…

Culture is a deceptive and complex concept that a person belongs to. It becomes evasive as people surrounds themselves within a culture and live deep in their group while participating in common norms (Wang, 2011). A person consistently becomes programmed to function appropriately and effectively in their culture (Wang, 2011). However, what happens when someone is placed outside their culture and immersed into an unfamiliar group? It may be perceived as an obscure encounter while trying to…

communication can be defined as communication between individuals of different groups or cultures. Being intercultural competent is very useful, however it is a skill that not many posses. Cultural values influence how people interact with outsiders everyday. Cross-cultural business, adapting…

Intercultural communication is defined according to the LANGUAGE NETWORK FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE, as situated communication between individuals or groups of different linguistic and cultural origins. Since today more than ever, we live in a culturally diverse society due to globalization, as our world grows and becomes increasingly more interconnected the need for effective interpersonal communication among differing cultures has become vital. When we interact with different cultures and they with…

Using Geert Hofstede’s model, is useful when visiting new countries like Thailand, because it sets the basis for intercultural communications by allowing one to see the preferences or values of the country. This model not only indicates where each country falls on the scale but to what degree by using a quantified measurement. Continued knowledge and understanding of the country will make the professional or social visit more enjoyable. No models or information can give us 100% of the answers we…

Every country carries its own distinct language, a variety of cultures and a wide range of traditions; having different cultures means having different characteristics in human personality and the traits which are incorporated within citizens. Global webs are being formed with amazing connectivity tools that help unite each other, in a place where it becomes very easy to share, exchange and respond to certain qualities. These connectivity tools comprise of transport and travelling vehicles as…