跨文化交际实用教程胡超编著Unit 1.pptVIP

Intercultural Communication ;Objectives;I. Warm-up Cases;In the West, there is a value placed in being young that many people consciously, or subconsciously, are not willing to accept that they are growing old. A: How are you doing now? Would you like to rest? B: No, not a bit.;The way of showing concern is different. ; Case 2: A Canadian colleague and I traveled to Guilin with our admirable guide Heping Liu in very hot weather. Sightseeing is a thirsty business. We did not trust the water, and enjoyed excellent beer. We politely offered some to Heping but he refused. We said nothing and drank our beer, while poor Heping watched. On another day, Heping quickly accepted our offer of beer. ;I. Warm-up CasesComment;People are different throughout the world, culturally, religiously, ideologically [,aidi?l?d?ikali] (思想上；意识形态上) and racially, actually different in almost every aspect. ; The Objectives To explore cultural self-awareness, other culture awareness and the dynamics that arise in interactions between the two. To understand how communication processes differ among cultures. To identify challenges arise from these differences in intercultural interactions and learn ways to creatively address them. To acquire knowledge and develop skills that increase intercultural competence.;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. ; 4. Characteristics of Culture; i. What Is Communication? ;II. Culture, Communication, and Intercultural Communication;;1. Intercultural Communication ;2.Model of Intercultural Communication ;iv. Exercises 1. Match the terms with their definitions ;( )3. A process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior, or the exchange of thoughts, messages, or information, as by speech, signals, writing, or beha