跨文化交际-Unit 10.ppt

Clarifying your point What I mean to say is that Lee should have asked the taxi driver why the ride was so expensive. What I’m trying to say is that Lee should have asked the taxi driver why the ride was so expensive. My point is that Lee should have asked the taxi driver why the ride was so expensive. Grades Interpretation question: Why do you think Dr. Paige asked students to give themselves a grade? Some likely interpretations The professor feels that students have a right to have their opinion considered in the grading process. More generous — She is being fair or democratic. More harsh — She is being an unrealistic dreamer. Some likely interpretations The professor asks students to give themselves grades because she wants them to reflect on their own performance. She feels students will learn better if they evaluate themselves. More generous — This is a good idea. More harsh — This is an unrealistic idea. Some likely interpretations The professor doesnt feel grades are very important, and wants to minimize the pressure of grades. More generous — This is an appropriate approach to a serious problem. More harsh — She is wrong — pressure is good. Some likely interpretations The professor wants to know students’ opinion of their own work because it will be helpful information for her as she decides their grades. More generous — Students’ opinion of their own performance is legitimate information for her to consider. More harsh — She is rather lazy. Some likely interpretations In some intercultural encounters, one never knows exactly what is “right” interpretation of the encounter. In these cases, the best interpretation may be: “I don’t Know.” Cultural notes American approaches to grading Examination scores Papers or projects Class curve Student’s own voice Motivation and learning Extrinsic motivation Intrinsic motivation Advice for communicating with westerners Try not to read too much into North Americans’ words or be oversensitive to nonverbal nuances. Focus