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Synchrony and Intercultural Communication

In: Global Interdependence

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  • Young Yun Kim

    (University of Oklahoma, Department of Communication)

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The concept of synchrony presented at the conference is elaborated here as a foundation of effective intercultural communication. Synchrony refers to a state of congruence and harmony in verbal and nonverbal communication patterns of two or more interactants. Synchronic communication naturally occurs when the interactants share common cultural norms and whose psychological orientation toward each other is one of harmony and cooperation. Because synchronic communication, by and large, follows cultural scripts shared by the interactants, creating synchrony across cultures requires a special awareness and effort by at least one party. A three-person role-play that is designed to enhance an awareness of synchronic communication is presented at the end of this paper.

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  • Young Yun Kim, 1992. "Synchrony and Intercultural Communication," Springer Books, in: David Crookall & Kiyoshi Arai (ed.), Global Interdependence, pages 99-105, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-4-431-68189-2_11
    DOI: 10.1007/978-4-431-68189-2_11
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