文化冲击英文文化PPT.ppt

1、Intercultural Adaptation,Definition,The term culture shock was first introduced by the anthropologist Oberg in 1954. It is a term used to describe the anxiety and feelings (of surprise, disorientation, confusion, etc.) felt when people have to operate within an entirely different cultural or social

2、environment, such as a foreign country.,1. Whats Culture Shock ?It means strong feelings of discomfort,fear, or anxiety, which people may havewhen they enter another culture.,文化冲突指某人突然身处异族文化或环境中 而经受的一种不安、恐惧、焦虑的状况。,Symptoms of culture shock,excessive washing of hands excessive concern over Fear of ph

3、ysical contact headaches, stomach/back aches, dizziness, ulcers excessive sleepiness difficult to sleep well insomnia tend to feel tired ,helplessdesire for dependence onfrustratedfear depression lonelinessisolatedanger,aggression,hatred,hostilitywithdrawal, ,physical,&,psychological,back,Individual

4、s differences,personality,Language ability,Emotional support,Duration of stay,attitude,back,five phases of culture shock,fairly smoothly,transportation,shopping,complain about,reject,good things about your home country,only the,is much better than another,different,completely comfortable in your hom

5、e country,Tips,happy, good, curious, excellent ,I. Honeymoon Phase,Find some adjectives to describe the feelings in this stage.,excited, marvelous, wonderful, comfortable,II. Rejection Phase,Can you describe the emotionsin this stage?,Tips, become tired of , makes sb. feel ,awful lonely indifferent

6、Distressed complain,hostile isolated unfriendly rejected Cold,III. Regression phase,HomesicknessEverything at home becomes unreasonably wonderful.,Tips,IV. Recovery / adjustment Stage,You have reached a point where you actually feel _ . The things that initially made you feel _, or _ are now things

7、that you _. Now you feel _; you have adjusted to the new culture.,good and positive,strange,uncomfortable,understand,comfortable,V. Reverse Phase,Do you know Counter-culture shock?,Group Discussion,forward,How to Deal with Cultural Shock?,Be aware of the symptoms Develop friendships Have a sense of

8、humor Ask questions about social customs Take a course or read a book on cross- cultural communication develop positive attitude (open-minded) Find ways to minimize the irritation Improve your language proficiency Spare time for relaxation Dont be afraid to take risks reexam your values and outlook Talk therapy talk with other Chinese go to the outside and try to look for something you are interested in; find some Chinese books / music/ food to enjoy,