Worldview and Intercultural Communicatio

Worldview and Intercultural Communication : 

Worldview and Intercultural Communication An introduction.

Before we begin.. : 

Before we begin.. Worldview is basically the way we view our world Intercultural Communication refers to communication between different cultures This lecture will be on “the way the world is viewed and the way it is perceived between different cultures”

The concept of Worldviewin a nutshell : 

The concept of Worldviewin a nutshell

Redfield’s “Elements of Worldview” : 

Redfield’s “Elements of Worldview” Religious views Our peers Separation of communities (“us” verses “they”) Type of Government Idea of Humanity Superstition Our sex (Male, Female) Our sexuality Our concepts on life and death

Pennington’s “10 Questions of Worldview” : 

Pennington’s “10 Questions of Worldview” Our place in nature and society Our relationship to nature Religious views Religious views on Life and Death Views on our selfish and our selfless nature Beliefs on Human origin Superstition Social patterns Religious rituals

East vs. West perspectives : 

East vs. West perspectives

How are Worldviews formed? : 

Is it influenced by religion alone? (according to Helve) Or are there other major contributing factors? (according to Chamberlain and Zika) How are Worldviews formed?

What are the different types of Worldview? : 

What are the different types of Worldview? The three most agreed upon types by researchers are Scientific, Metaphysical and Religious

Religion’s impact on Worldview : 

Religion’s impact on Worldview Everybody is influenced in some way by religion!

Main differences between Western (Abrahamic) and Eastern (East Asian) religions : 

Main differences between Western (Abrahamic) and Eastern (East Asian) religions

Illustrations of theProphet Muhammad : 

Illustrations of theProphet Muhammad The West viewed it as comical, Whereas the East viewed it as offensive.

Differences in culture are not merely a matter of differences in language! : 

Differences in culture are not merely a matter of differences in language!

References.. : 

References.. Chamberlain, K., & Zika S. (1992). Religiosity, meaning in life and psychological well being. In J.F Schumacher(Ed.) Religion and Mental Health. New York: Oxford University Press.Pennington, U.L (1985) Intercultural communication. In L. Samovar And R.E Porter (Eds), Intercultural Communication: A Reader(4th ed) Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.Redfield, R.(1953). The Primitive World And It's Transformation, Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press.Nurius, P.S. (1994). Assumptive worlds, self-definition, and striving among women. Basic And Applied Social Psychology,15, 311-327.Smart, R. (1988). Religion-caused complications in Intercultural communication. In L. Samovar and R.E Porter(Eds), Intercultural Communication: A Reader (5th Edition, pp. 62-76) Belmont CA: Wadsworth.Emerson, M.O. (1996). Through tinted glasses: Religion, worldviews, and abortion attitudes. Journal For The Scientific Study Of Religion, 35, 41-55.Helve, H. (1991). The formation of religious attitudes and worldviews: A longitudinal study of young Finns. Social Compass, 38, 373-392.Muhammed Cartoons: Collision of Comic And Tragic Worldviewshttp://www.allacademic.com/meta/p_mla_apa_research_citation/1/9/0/9/6/p190966_index.html

Thank you : 

Thank you “An introduction to Worldview and Intercultural Communication” By Stefanie Costa and Steven Johns