PURCOM
PURCOM
INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
The mutual construction of meaning across
cultural boundaries is intercultural
communication. It is the process by which
members of various groups perceive and
attempt to make sense of one another
The creation of strong relationships and the INNER CIRCLE - refers to the traditional
exchange of ideas and cultural norms are bases of English where the language is the
the main goals of intercultural native language or L1 of countries such as
communication the United Kingdom, USA, and Canada.
1. Pay attention to your words and OUTER CIRCLE - consists of a large speech
action community with great diversity and distinct
2. control your assumptions characteristics (Singapore, Philippines and
3. Engage in transpection India)
4. Gain knowledge
5. gain experience EXPANDING CIRCLE - refers to the
countries where English is a foreign
WORLD ENGLISHES AND BIAS-FREE language such as China, Japan, Korea, etc.
LANGUAGE
The variations of English used in different
sociolinguistic situations are identified by PHILIPPINE ENGLISH
scholars of world englishes through an While Philippine English and Commonwealth
analysis of their background, function, English are somewhat similar, Philippine
history, and influence. English has historically used American
This concept is clearly described in the 3 English spelling and grammar.
concentric circles (Kachru, 1982). It maps According to Dayag (in Dapat &
the growth and spread of English in the Chang,2018) It is associated with a distinct
world into different circles accent, a localized vocabulary, and even a
body of creative writing by Filipino writers
in English.
VARIETIES OF PHILLIPPINE ENGLISH
1. Acrolectal - It is associated with
academics, bilinguals from English-
speaking homes, and English majors
at the university level.
2. Mesolectal - It is spoken by
professionals who are non-English
majors who mostly use English in the Disabilities may be the result of
workplace, and who display a either injury or disease — often
noticeable Philippine accent. a disease long past. Disabled
3. Basilectal - typically differs from the people should not automatically
standard language in pronunciation, be viewed as sick or having a
vocabulary, and grammar, and can disease.
often develop into a different Put people first, not their
language. disabilities. Ex: The student,
who is visually impaired, used a
GENERAL PRINCIPLES TO CONSIDER IN
special keyboard.
BIAS-FREE LANGUAGE
Bias-free language refers to using terms and
phrases that avoid discrimination or
stereotyping based on gender, race,
ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation,
or other characteristics. It promotes
inclusivity and respect.
1. RACE AND ETHNICITY - Racism is a
form of discrimination against a
person of a different race. Race is an
emotionally charged topic, so it is best
to tread carefully with the language
used and refer to race, as Patricia
Arinto asserts “only if it is relevant”
2. GENDER AND SEXUAL - Sexism
refers to the prejudice and
discrimination based on sex or
gender. To be inclusive of all people in
general references, one should favor
gender-neutral words over gender-
bias words.
3. SOCIAL CLASS - Classism (or class
discrimination): is the institutional,
cultural and individual set of practices
and beliefs that assign differential
value to people according to their
socioeconomic class; and an economic
system
4. AGE - Ageism is a form of
discrimination against other people
because of their age, or assuming that
older people are less physically,
intellectually, or emotionally able than
other age groups.
5. DISABILITY - Discrimination in this
area often arises because of a lack of
understanding and awareness
The terms impairment,
disability, and handicap are not
synonymous. Be sensitive to the
meaning of each.