HOW ICT HAVE ENHANCED INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION AROUND THE GLOBE

Information and communication Technology is the integration of audio-visual and telephone networks via an unified cable system, and it is an outgrowth of information technology. It is also a computer and telecommunications unified system. Communication or connection between persons from various groups and cultures is referred to as intercultural communication. Also, when different cultures interact, the influence of communicative behavior. These exchanges might be vocal or nonverbal.

 “Intercultural communication is sending and receiving of messages within a context of cultural differences producing different effects or Involves an interface between two or more communication parties”. (Dodd, 1996)

Globalization and technological advancements have elevated intercultural verbal communication to the forefront of many debates, with some focusing on interplay, culture and cultural identity elements, ethics, educational demands, interaction, and language and cultural hurdles. However, other topics are being discussed, such as how information technology has improved intercultural communication in art, business, education, healthcare, and politics, to name a few. However, the focus of this research is on how frequently used technology may improve intercultural communication. Information competency is the ability to communicate effectively and appropriately working cultural context. It is therefore being aware of consciously working on understanding those principle that enable us to see where other culture is coming from rather than just automatically defaulting  to us what is different. Therefore, technology has been of great help in promoting intercultural communication as discussed in the paper.

Written By:

John Sele Philip

Location: Jos, Nigeria

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  1. UnknownMarch 6, 2022 at 1:09 PM

    Technology will soon even over power intercultural communication because people are really going deep into technological analysis and thinking which is making them also abandoning verbal communication and just texting, audio, or video texting.

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    1. SWOP AFRICAMarch 6, 2022 at 1:27 PM

      Sure. We can see that in our localities. Thanks for your comment.

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  2. UnknownMarch 6, 2022 at 4:45 PM

    This article is so wonderful. I love it. Keep it up SWOP AFRICA 🌍

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  3. AbelMarch 6, 2022 at 5:35 PM

    Thank you for creating this platform.

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  4. Angbas DanielMarch 7, 2022 at 9:32 AM

    Awesome!
    So educative. ICT is a top notch in our society today.

    I like this blog post, it is reader friendly

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