GENERAL EDUCATION 5 - PURPOSIVE COMMUNICATION

COMMUNICATION AND the assessment of

GLOBALIZATION communication skills in learning
initiatives. When two people
speak the same language, for
What is Globalization?
example, we need to detect
Globalization is the interaction and
subtle variations in their manner
incorporation between individuals,
of speech.
corporations, and governments from
different countries. Globalization, on
3. Cultural Awareness in Body
the other hand, is not exactly a
Language - Because of the
modern concept. Even before the
complexities of expressions,
word “globalization” was invented, the
understanding cultural
world was becoming increasingly
differences in visual
globalized.
communication is often just as
critical. This is why students are
The term “globalization” refers to the
taught in school about
growing interdependence of the
appropriate speaking distances,
world’s economies, cultures, and
confrontation types, eye contact
populations due to cross-trade in
and postures in various cultures
goods and services, technology and
while also recognizing hat their
investment, people, and knowledge
won culture’s physical gestures
flows.
are not that widely recognized.
IMPACTS OF GLOBALIZATION ON
4. Time Differences - With the
COMMUNICATION
growth of global cooperation, a
new dynamic in communication
1. Virtual Interaction - Digital
skills has emerged; the need to
networking and collaboration
interact and exchange
have become an essential part
knowledge with people in
of academic and workplace
different time zones. When
dynamics due to globalization.
people collaborate with people
We need to understand the
on other side of the world, their
advantages and disadvantages
counterparts often sleep at their
of different communication
desks.
media and how to make the
most of each one.
THE EFFECTS OF GLOBALIZATION
ON GLOBAL COMMUNICATION
2. Cultural Awareness in Speech -
Globalization has a significant
Connecting with people on the
effect on the need for cultural
opposite side of the globe is now mich
understanding, which has led to
easier than it had been a couple of
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years ago. Satellites, fibre-optic cables, another country. There is so much

and the internet make it effortless to information about other countries and
share information with different time cultures accessible on the internet that
zones and locations.. is no longer a complete mystery.

Fewer Cultural Barriers IMPACTS OF GLOBALIZATION ON

Many people believe that cultural GLOBAL COMMUNICATION
differences cause communication 1. AVAILABILITY OF
problems. When people from different INFORMATION - The
cultures try to interact, the way they globalization process can have a
speak, their visual contact and their significant impact on
mannerisms are often misinterpreted knowledge availability. The
by the other. Culture has an impact on World Health Organization has
how people solve issues and how they stated in its work on the cultural
engage in society. aspects of globalization that as
the number of companies
Globalization has made it possible for providing internet, satellite
someone in Japan, for example, to television, and mobile services
learn how someone in the United grows, the cost of such
States goes about their day. Cultural information technology
barriers are becoming less common as decreases.
a result of television and film. Speaking
effectively and often with colleagues or 2. BUSINESS CONDUCT -
friends worldwide will help people Globalization has affected global
better understand each other’s communication by
cultures. implementing new business
practices. If a businessperson
Creation of a Global Village needs to meet a partner in
The global village is formed when another country, long-distance
distance and isolation do not matter travel is no longer required.
because people are connected by Knowledge can be exchanged,
technology. Wide-spread telephone and video conferences can be
and internet access are life-changing held using Internet Technology.
for several people worldwide,
especially those in developing 3. SOCIAL AWARENESS - The
countries. availability of data which could
directly affect the development
Globalization and networking have of worldwide communication
made it easier to recognize people on systems, has led to increased
the other side of the world as social awareness of individuals
neighbors rather than strangers from across the globe. Information
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technology and networks

enable them to share opinions,
and views, work on projects, and
research different areas.

4. THE PROBLEM - Despite its

quick spread and continuous
development, global
communication has not
reached the bulk of individuals
on all continents. The World
Health Organization indicates
that at least 70 percent of all
people in Africa will never make
a single phone call or use the
internet.