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Orientation for Cross-cultural Communication, Wang Tong Welcome to Cross-cultural Communication Course Orientation for Cross-cultural Communication Wang Tong BeiwaiOnline Orientation Outline Introduction of the course Position of the course in BeiwaiOnline modular course structure Structure, theme of the course Focus of the book Learning methods Assignment features Resource available online Introduction of the Course 1. Position of the Course How is the course positioned in BeiwaiOnline modular course structure?  2. Focus of the Book “It is 40% on English language proficiency, with 60% on cross-cultural communication.” (p. iv) It is less of a language course and more of a content one. 3. Structure and Theme Tutorial Focus Tutorial Focus Help learners develop basic cross-cultural communication competence and further enhance their language proficiency Focus Cross-cultural communication models principles Normative level of culture: culture categorizations; cross-cultural differences similarities Behavioral level of culture: names in cultures; social interactions; relations; roles; nonverbal comm. Language level of culture: idioms; proverbs; slang; euphemism Focus 1:Cross-cultural communication models Focus 1:Cross-cultural communication models Focus 1:Cross-cultural principles 知己知彼，百“战”不殆 Know our culture Know other cultures Develop intercultural sensitivity Adapt ourselves Become cross-cultural competent Focus 1:Cross-cultural principles Focus 2: Normative level of culture Categorization of cultures linear active, multi-active and reactive high context / low context tolerance of uncertainty vs. avoidance of uncertainty masculine vs. feminine concentrated vs. decentralized power Individualism vs. collectivism Focus 2: Normative level of culture Normative communication styles and values for cross-cultural collaboration summary of normative communication styles and values.doc Similarities differences among cultures Chinese culture Confucianism, Taoism,