大学英语教学课件（大二上册）cultural shock.pptVIP

Culture Shock In today’s class, we’ll… learn what is culture shock; be aware of the symptoms of culture shock; identify the phases of culture shock; find out how to manage culture shock. A Joke There was a Chinese man in America for the first time to earn money,and after he had learned little English,he went to rent a house alone.There he said in Chinglish:I eat you ,sleep you,how much a month?(the equivalent meaning in Chinese is 我吃你，住你，多少钱一个月？）Surely ,the houselady was shocked by his words and felt quite embarrassed. I. What is Culture Shock? Culture shock refers to the anxiety and feelings (of surprise, disorientation, uncertainty, confusion, etc.) felt when people have to operate within a different and unknown cultural or social environment, such as a foreign country. What may cause culture shock? Stress reactions Cognitive fatigue Role shock Personal shock II. Symptoms of Culture Shock ① Homesickness calling home much more often than usual ② Boredom why the curriculum is so tedious ③ Withdrawal avoiding meeting people, feeling vulnerable ④ Excessive sleep sleeping like a log, insomnia ⑤ Compulsive eating/drinking gulping ⑥ Irritability having an increased need for hygiene ⑦ Stereotyping host nations ⑧ Hostility towards host nations III. Phases of Culture Shock Honeymoon phase Negotiation phase Adjustment phase Culture Acceptance Honeymoon phase During this period the differences between the old and new culture are seen in a romantic light, wonderful and new. Negotiation phase After some time (usually weeks), differences between the old and new culture become apparent and may create anxiety. Adjustment Phase You develop strategies to cope with difficulties and feelings, make new friends and learn to adapt to the host culture. Culture Acceptance Again, after some time (usually 6 - 12 months), you accept and embrace cultural differences. You see the host as your new home and don’t want to depart new friends. Rever