Cultural competence

Cultural competence

cross-cultural
behavior}
attitude  }         -             System
policies  }





culture

thoughts -
communications - (ACCESS) e.g. Games censored for Chinese markets
actions - can be the same as other cultures
customs - Chinese new year, etc.
beliefs - (norms)
values -

OF:
racial, (Latin)
ethnic, (Latin American)
religious, (Catholic)
social




Competence

function
effectively


game designer

Value diversity
conscious of dynamics when cultures interact


U.S. forces example -

a cooperate game, was made for the u.s. forces called "mission to iraq" in which you visit an Iraq residents home.
Builds relationship and understanding of culture, rapport










Fan culture

If you're a fan you:

buy merch - because you like the character
behavior - become more obsessive, look at forums/join communities, people make fan art, etc.
it affects your lifestyle.