Bagaimana Konsep Komunikasi Antar Budaya?

Summary

This transcript explores the relationship between communication and culture, emphasizing their inseparable nature. It explains that communication is a process where individuals exchange information, while culture is a complex system that shapes communication norms. The video highlights how cultural norms influence behaviors like respect, body language, and interactions across different groups. It also discusses how communication helps maintain, express, and evolve culture, using examples like Bali's Subak irrigation system. The transcript concludes by noting how modern technology, such as smartphones, has transformed communication and influenced cultural shifts.

Takeaways

• 😊 Communication is a process where two or more people exchange information, often aimed at changing behaviors.
• 🌍 Culture is a complex system including knowledge, beliefs, art, law, customs, and behaviors acquired by members of a society.
• 🔄 Culture and communication are inseparable, as culture defines who speaks to whom, about what, and how communication is conducted.
• 🔐 Culture shapes how people encode messages, understand meaning, and determines the conditions for sending, receiving, or interpreting messages.
• 🤝 Communication helps socialize societal norms, while culture defines communication norms within a specific group.
• 👀 Cultural norms can vary, such as expectations for men not to cry, not eating with the left hand, and respecting elders, which can lead to communication misunderstandings.
• 💡 We learn culture through communication, such as how children learn to respect elders via interaction with their surroundings.
• 🗣 Language plays a crucial role in both communication and culture, helping people conceptualize the world and express ideas through symbols and speech.
• 🌐 Communication expresses and preserves cultural practices, like the Subak irrigation system in Bali, which has been sustained through cultural values.
• 📱 Technological advancements, like smartphones, have transformed cultural communication practices, replacing traditional methods like letters with video calls and social media.

Q & A

What is communication according to the script?

Communication is a process where two or more people exchange information. It allows one person to convey stimuli that can influence the behavior of another.

How does the script define culture?

Culture is defined as a complex system consisting of knowledge, beliefs, art, morals, laws, customs, capabilities, and behaviors that humans acquire as members of society.

What is the relationship between culture and communication?

Culture and communication are inseparable. Culture defines who communicates with whom, about what, and how, while communication socializes cultural norms. Communication also encodes the meaning of messages and influences how they are received.

How does culture influence communication norms?

Culture establishes communication norms for specific groups, determining what behaviors are considered appropriate. For instance, certain cultures discourage crying for men or using the left hand to eat.

What challenges arise from differing cultural communication norms?

Challenges arise because different cultural groups have distinct sets of norms, which can lead to misunderstandings. The same behavior or situation might be interpreted differently by various cultural groups.

Can you give an example of differing communication norms from the script?

The script mentions differences in communication norms between the military and civilians, urban and rural populations, and between older and younger generations.

How do people learn culture, according to the script?

People learn culture through communication. For example, a child learns to respect elders not automatically but through communication with family, school, and society.

Why is language important for understanding culture?

Language is crucial because it helps people understand and express their culture. Through spoken and written language, people develop their worldview and convey cultural knowledge and concepts.

How can someone prepare for interacting with a different culture?

Before entering a new cultural environment, it is helpful to research the local customs, symbols, and language. This preparation makes it easier to communicate effectively and understand the new culture.

How does communication help preserve culture?

Communication helps express and maintain cultural continuity. For example, the Subak irrigation system in Bali has survived for over a century because communication within the community preserves its cultural significance.

How has communication technology changed culture?

Communication technology, such as smartphones, has changed culture by replacing traditional practices like letter writing with newer forms of communication such as video calls, messages, and social media interactions.