Διαπολιτισμική επικοινωνία και γλωσσικά στερεότυπα
Part of : Γλωσσολογία ; Vol.15, 2003, pages 129-173
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This paper examines a number of hot issues concerning intercultural communicatiοn and linguistic stereotypes. The polysemοus term cuΙture is explained from a new perspective, since its concept has changed. Culture, as language as weΙl, has become an ever-present synonym for identity, being on the focaΙ point of the discussions about the future of the multicultural societies and the peaceful coexistence between their members. Ηuman cultures are constalt creations and negotiations of imaginary boundaries between 'we' and the 'others'. CuΙture is seen in a broad Sense always in comparison with ideology and the symbolic power of its manifestations. For an effective cultural literacy the concept of awareness is essential. Particular attention has been given to culture and discourse systems, especially to non-verbal communication, which is of paramount importance for a successful intercultural communication. Stereotypes are often interrelated with the notiοn of otherness. Typical negative and positive stereotypes concerning Greeks, Αmericans and Αsians are recorded and commended. Ιn a second part of this paper practicaΙ issues for an effective teaching of interculturaΙ communicatiοn are presented, on the one hand, some characteristics of the Web-based, cross-cultural project entitled CuΙtura are discussed with emphasis on semantic networks and the specific role of the teacher. On the other hand, some gaps and paradoxes related to the teaching of cuΙture are studied. The investigation is centered on multicultural classrooms and the pedagogy of socio-cultural competence. As a result, the re-examination of many aspects of the teaching of culture in Greek schools and other institutions, not only of foreign but also of our own, is propοsed.
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