Misunderstanding Misunderstanding: Exploring the Depth of Hindrance to Cross-Cultural Communications
Document Type
Article
Abstract
Those who have endeavored to engage cross-culturally understand that the process is neither simple nor straightforward. Apart from the obvious problems associated with understanding and misunderstanding a different language, at times we fall into the trap of not comprehending the real depth of our cultural misunderstanding, which in turn inhibits our engagement with those in the other culture and the effectiveness of our ministries. This article examines some of the deeper aspects of engagement relating to alterity, relational directionality, occupied “spaces,” pretheoretical assumptions, and the fusion of horizons of understanding.
DOI
http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/23969393221105220
Publication Date
8-28-2022
Recommended Citation
Beech, Geoff, "Misunderstanding Misunderstanding: Exploring the Depth of Hindrance to Cross-Cultural Communications" (2022). University Faculty Publications and Creative Works. 1122.
https://digitalcommons.calvin.edu/calvin_facultypubs/1122