[文化宗教]Intercultural Communication.ppt

Intercultural Communication,Lecturer:周凌敏Email:Tel:15915771079,Course Requirements,Marks:40%for classroom performance 60%for final examinationClassroom performance includes dictation every 2 weeks,attendance,presentation.Besides,everyone who volunteered to take part in classroom activities shall be given a bonus.The final examination will be computerized and will partly be based on the contents of this course.,Text Books,unit 1,2,3,4,5,6,9,10,Unit 4,5,7,8,9,10,14,15,What is culture?,What is Intercultural communication?,Basic concepts,muumuu,jeans,Where are they from?,Kimono,Sari(Saree),What is culture?,Culture is the total accumulation of beliefs,customs,values,behaviors,institutions and communication patterns that are shared,learned and passed down through the generations in an identifiable group of people.Generally speaking,culture is the way of life.Culture is everything and everywhere.Thanks to culture,without it we cant survive in society,A metaphor of culture,We compare culture to iceberg.It suggests that only small part of it is visible while most of it lies concealed.Habits,dress and manners are visible.Worldview,value systems,ways of thinking,national character and any other deep concepts are foundation of visible part.,“Where are you going?”,in China,we give a general answer to it.Chinese culture emphasizes on social relationship and the heavy interdependence between Chinese people.In western countries,it may be interpreted as an intrusion into ones privacy.The underlying individual-oriented relationship is the invisible part of the iceberg.,1.If you are a tourist guide,what are you expected to say when you are showing the foreign visitors to another site?A.This way,please.B.Come here,please.C.Follow me,please.D.Move on.2.A visitor stops you in the corridor of your head-office probably to ask for the way.What is your most likely reply to the visitors“Excuse me”?A.Whats the matter?B.Yes?C.Thats all right.D.Dont worry.3.At a fair,a visitor,accidentally having knocked down your poster,says,“Im terribly sorry.”What should you reply?A.It doesnt matter.B.Never mind.C.Dont worry.D.Thats all right.,exercise:,Could you understand the following passage?,指尖洁白的Toilet paper，犹如天使不染尘世的羽翼。冰冷的、麻木的、牵动起令人烦闷的悸动。我欠自己一个抱歉，并开始为昨日那不经意的放肆而痛。翻译：昨个吃多了拉肚子，老拿着手纸去厕所，看来真不该吃。,这是一个多么简单的早晨呢？和之前相同，又和之前不同。我仍然在这个地方醒来，望望窗外，淡淡的雾气还在空气之间，有一点点冷的气息。我喜欢听kettle咕噜的声音，然后是一杯浓浓的MAXWELL，用这样甜蜜的感觉开始我的一天真好。black coffee适合一人独处而有心事的时候，虽然很好，但是不应该出现在当下。这样的时刻是短暂的，我们不都过着hurry的生活吗?还是Leica牛仔裤和纯棉shirt，拖上小羊皮船鞋，很快地走过走廊，礼貌地和每一个遇到的人打招呼。去dining hall买一块ricecake 填充我空虚的stomach。然后是到达，等待，开始，anyway，put my heart in it.当我一个人返回的时候，很多人反方向和我擦身而过。我们都在碌碌.碌碌.而我现在，又要去HALL了.每一天都这样周而复始。翻译：每天起来都困的要死，上厕所的时候烧开水，等我拉完水已经开了。喝一大杯速溶麦斯威尔咖啡。赶紧穿一下衣服，还要去食堂吃一个米糕不然好饿，排队排了老久，不过还吃饱了。上了1，2节的课就闪人，别人还接着去上三四节，而我又要去食堂了。欧野,What is Intercultural communication?,“Intercultural communication is contact between persons who identify themselves as distinct from one another in cultural terms.”(Collier&Thomas,1998)intercultural communication refers to any communication between two members of any cultural communities.(Samovar&Porter),To further understand“intercultural communication”,please read the section of“Intercultural Communication Reading”on P.2 and answer the questions:1 In the story,why could Pete not communicate well with Chinese students?2 What are the major barriers in intercultural communication?,1 In the story,why does Pete could not communicate well with Chinese students?Language problemCulture problemThe way Pete handled the intercultural communication situation,2 What are the major barriers in intercultural communication?Language difference.(If we understand others language or dialect,but not their communication rules,we can made fluent fools of ourselves.)Nonverbal communication:gestures,postures,facial expression etc.Stereotypes:like culture,religion,idea,value,etc.Watch a video and get a deeper understanding.,Classifications of Communication,verbal/nonverbalDirect/indirectInterpersonal/interorganizational/mass media-basedIntracultural/interculturalIntrapersonal/interpersonal/,Case study,Read the passage of“an Intercultural Classroom”.This is the beginning of this passage:It was a hot day.Since it was still too early to use the air-conditioner,according to the regulations of the university,every class kept its door open to make the classroom cooler.While I was lecturing on Chinese grammar in Class 4,waves of laughter came from the neighboring Class 5.A German student named Stephen raised his hand and stood up.“The laughter from Class 5 is bothering us.I think we should go to their class to protest,”he said.,After reading the passage,answer the following questions:1 How many different solutions did Class 4 propose?2 what is the mode of communication favored by Asians?What cultural values underlie it?3 what is the mode of communication favored by Westerners?What cultural values underlie it?,1 what is the mode of communication favored by Asians?What cultural values underlie it?Asian people are very courteous and indirect in their communications.They put great emphasis on group harmony,they are very tolerant,even when they are offended.These collectivistic values,shaped by Confusion teachings,were spread from China to many Asian countries.,2 what is the mode of communication favored by Westerners?What cultural values underlie it?Westerners are generally very direct and frank in their mode of communication.And they have a strong sense of protecting their own rights.Individualistic values are the underlying principles governing their behavior.,Classroom activity 1,1.Read the story on P1 and answer:Why do you think the driver is asking for$50 instead of$32.5?2.Work in groups and write down 5 ways to deal with the situation.,Some likely interpretations,The taxi driver is trying to cheat Lee.extra charges for luggage that Lee doesnt know about.Extra charges for tolls that Lee doesnt know.There is an honest misunderstanding.Lee misunderstood what the driver said,or didnt hear what he said clearly.The driver has included a tip for himself an unreasonably large one.,Culture Note,Taxi charges:in taxis in the us,it is quite normal to have a small extra charge for each of luggage.In the us there are also sometimes tolls for bridges,tunnels and certain roads.and the taxi driver will pay these first and then add them to the cost of the ride.,Tipping:in the us it is normal to add a tip of 10%-15%to the cost of a taxi ride.(tipping is not normal in fast-food restaurants where customs get their own food.,Taxis in the Us:while taxis can often be found at Us airports,taxis are rare in all but the largest American cities,and to get a taxi people often need to call a taxi company.This is because most Americans drive their cars.(in large cities,taxi drivers are often immigrants form other countries who do not speak English as their first language.),Classroom activity 2,Read Letter to Fran:Not Eating and answer the following questions.1.Why did Nancy eat so little?2.Tell the possible reasons for Nancys problem.,Possible reasons,On the whole,American cooking tends to be somewhat more bland than the cooking in most parts of China.Some westerners have allergic reactions to MSG（often used in Chinese cooking)and get headaches if they eat food containing it.Some Christians wont drink alcoholic beverages.Read Frans Response:Not Eating after class and get more information.,Discuss the differences of table manners between Chinese and Westerners.,Chinese people often use words like color、smell、taste、shape to describe the food.,Westerners usually pay more attention to the calories、vitamins、proteins and so on.,we would invite many people“the more the better”,The host will prepare all the things ready.The host will get delicious food into the guests bowl.,If the host respect you,he will give you a seat at first and sit on the left chair.,The host will let the guests choose what to eat or drink.,Westerners would like to keep quiet.They regard the right as a symbol of respect.,Individualist and Collectivist,What are the characteristics of Individualist and Collectivist?,Life Style,Interpersonal Relationship,Independent,Interdependent,Child,Old Age,Self Image,Classroom activity 3,Read the passage Individualist and Collectivist Cultures and finish the following tasks.What are some differences between an individualist culture and a collectivist one?find out ways of how do Chinese show individualism and how do westerners show their collectivism.You may need to supply your points with examples.,Assignment,Review unit 1 and Preview unit 2Work in teams of 6 and deliver a presentation on following topics:What are differences between an individualist culture and a collectivist one?find out ways of how do Chinese show individualism and how do westerners show their collectivism.You may need to supply your points with examples.,Requirements:1.Everyone of the team shall be supposed to be in the stage and deliver something to the class.2.The presentation must be finished in 4 minutes.,