OVERVIEW
Here in this topic, we are going to discuss some other communication ways which include culture and language sensitivity. Here we will see its meaning and importance, with some of the technical words. Through learning this a person can easily get to know about the way of communication in these barriers. Now let us start with the meaning of cultural and language sensitivity.
MEANING AND IMPORTANCE OF LANGUAGE SENSITIVITY
Now we all know the meaning of culture, let’s revise the meaning of culture. Culture refers to the distinct system of beliefs, values and norms of different cultures. It influences the style, way, and humour of communication.
When we get the knowledge of how language reflects and shapes culture. And start understanding the different meanings of various words without following stereotypes though, all these include language sensitivity.
Now let us see why language sensitivity is important for effective communication.
- To remove barriers to communication one should have acquired knowledge of different languages which will help to prevent misunderstanding and other difficulties in communication.
- One should create an inclusive and welcoming environment for communication which builds bridges.
- A person should follow professionalism to demonstrate adaptability and awareness of different languages in a globalised world.
DEVELOPMENT OF LANGUAGE SENSITIVITY
Now here we will discuss some of the major steps which will help one to develop their language sensitivity and help them to communicate effectively. Let us begin with some of the points.
- One should follow up on different language books reading, travelling, and exploring different cultures where they can get to know about their language.
- Should avoid language slang, idioms, and jokes because all these might not translate well.
- Should not follow gender biases, and other generalisations.
- One should pay attention to both ways of communication, verbal or non-verbal, to become aware of cues.
- One should adhere to learning more about different languages, and speak up in the open. If they make a mistake, it doesn’t matter if they try it for better results.
TECHNICAL WORDS WITH MEANING
Now here we will see some of the key concepts of language sensitivity. Let us see them one by one. Let’s start.
- Ethnocentrism
The term ethnocentrism refers to the way of believing in one’s own culture, that it is superior among all cultures.
- Cultural awareness
This refers to the way of appreciating and recognising cultural differences.
- Non-verbal communication
By following this type of communication one will improve their gesture, body language, and other general or effective cues which will help to communicate effectively.
- Context
The term context refers to the way of explaining the meaning of the situation which has been shaped during conversation.
CONCLUSION
In this topic, we have learnt about the meaning and importance of language sensitivity and culture. It will enhance our ability and capabilities to ensure good and effective manner of speaking skills among different groups of distinct cultures and languages. Through learning this one can gain knowledge of different cultural languages across the world.