globalisation and technology in intercultural communication

Question 1

what is globalisation

Answer 1

the increasing interconnectedness of people, countries, and cultures across the world. It is driven by factors such as advancements in technology, trade, travel, and communication

Question 2

what has globalisation resulted in

Answer 2

allows ideas, products, and cultural practices to move quickly across borders, influencing societies on a global scale

Question 3

what is the biggest drive behind globalisation?

Answer 3

technology
Social media platforms, streaming services, and instant messaging allow people to connect and share ideas globally in seconds

Question 4

what factors has globalisation affected?

Answer 4

cultural exchange and diversity
loss of local culture
economic activity
pop culture
communicatiion

Question 5

what change in communication has the rise of technology resulted in

Answer 5

before the rise of technology, communication was limited to face-to-face conversations, postal mail, and telephone calls whereas communication is now mostly relied on email, messaging apps, video calls, and social media

Question 6

the biggest impacts of digital communication

Answer 6

speed
Messages that once took days or weeks to deliver can now be sent and received instantly

Question 7

role of internet slang

Answer 7

slang words and abbreviations have become apart of everyday conversations and shapes how people interact face to face and online, even impacting an indivdiuals sense of identity

Question 8

the role of emojis

Answer 8

Emojis have changed the way people express themselves online. Instead of just using words, people use emojis to show emotions, reactions, and even replace entire sentences

Question 9

the impact of this changing language

Answer 9

caused misunderstandings between cultures
made communication faster or more enjoyable/relatable
some argue that it is ruining english - breaking grammar rules
creates new forms of self expression

Question 10

what is digital censorship?

Answer 10

the control, restriction, or suppression of information on the internet by governments, companies, or platforms.

It can involve removing posts, blocking websites, or filtering certain types of content

Question 11

what are digital rights

Answer 11

the extension of human rights into the online space. They include the rights to freedom of expression, access to information, data protection, and online safety.

Question 12

why does digital censorship matter

Answer 12

because it directly influences what people can see, hear, and believe.
This power shapes public opinion, political outcomes, and social movements

Question 13

example of censorship in media

Answer 13

twitter/x

after buying twitter, elon musk significantly reduced the moderation level of content, allowing for more free speech but it has increased hate speech, misinformation and discrimination