Dialectics in Intercultural Communication: a Study of Interactions Between Latinos and Anglos in Southwest Missouri
Date of Graduation
Fall 2003
Degree
Master of Arts in Communication
Department
Communication
Committee Chair
Kelly McNeilis
Abstract
The purpose of this thesis was to explore the intercultural interactions that are occurring between Latinos and Anglos in Southwest Missouri. This topic is significant because the Latino population is increasing dramatically across the United States and specifically in Southwest Missouri. Dialectical theory was applied to produce a deeper understanding of the complex nature of culture and communication. The qualitative method of public dialogue was used; three dialogues were conducted involving a total of 16 Latino participants. A constant comparative analysis of the participants' comments in the dialogues allowed for the emergence of eight themes: life in the Ozarks, growing Latino population, cultural sharing, privilege-disadvantage, differences-similarities, language issues, cultural-individual, and present/future-history/past. The results of this study provide support for the experience of dialectical tensions in intercultural interactions.
Subject Categories
Communication
Copyright
© Allison R Gleghorn
Recommended Citation
Gleghorn, Allison R., "Dialectics in Intercultural Communication: a Study of Interactions Between Latinos and Anglos in Southwest Missouri" (2003). MSU Graduate Theses. 678.
https://bearworks.missouristate.edu/theses/678
Dissertation/Thesis