2014年电大《跨文化交际》考试复习题新（小抄参考）.docVIP

跨文化交际课程期末考试复习资料 I. Give a brief definitions of the following terms(名词解释) communication done both orally and in written language Easier to use words to represent one’s experiences within the same culture because people share many similar experiences. More troublesome in verbal communication across cultures because people’s experiences, beliefs, values, customs, traditions and the like are different. 3. Non-verbal communication It refers to communication through a whole variety of different types of signal come into play, including the way we move, the gestures we employ, the posture we adopt, the facial expression we wear, the direction of our gaze, to the extent to which we touch and the distance we stand from each other. 4. culture shock It is a psychological phenomenon that is experienced most often by those who, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, in the process of adjusting themselves to a new culture. II. Answer the following questions(简答题) What’s the relationship between language and culture ？ Language is a reflection of culture, and culture is a reflection of language. Culture influences language by way of symbols and rules for using those symbols, as well as our perceptions of the universe (the meaning associated with the symbols). Language, on the other hand, would seem to have a major impact on the way an individual perceives and conceptualizes the world. 2. Describe the different ways in showing hospitality between Chinese culture and western culture Chinese guests always refuse offer of drinks or food to demonstrate politeness in seeming not to wish to put their host to any trouble. Sometimes an offer is not a real offer but a polite remark. After we say no, we usually wait for the second and third offer. If the host just brings the food or drink and ignores no, we ill accept it. Chinese like to press their guests to drink or eat to show their hospitality. While westerners always accept or refuse offer of drinks or food very genuinely. Their refu