chapter 8 Cultural influences on Contexts Section One 大学英语跨文化的交际 .pptVIP

2 Role Behaviors of Students and Teachers Different cultures can influence preferences for how students and teachers relate to each other in the classroom. Within many Asian and Asian American cultures, teachers are highly respected. Is not raising a hand and not standing up a violation of classroom rules? Appealing to the group or stressing the benefit to the specific student? 3 Classroom Participation Some Native American children have a difficult time asking straightforward questions and looking directly at their teacher. Similarly, many Native American and Asian American students are unwilling to volunteer, speak out, or raise problems or concerns unless the teacher specifically calls on them by name. Korean students are often unwilling to talk with their teachers even when the teachers have incorrectly calculated the students’ scores on an exam. Should questions for clarification be regarded as a challenge to the teacher’s authority? A willingness to speak in class: encouraged or discouraged? (Direct VS Indirect verbal style) (Collectivism VS Individualism) 4 Turn Taking Turn taking within the classroom is also governed by cultural expectations. Watch how teachers in your various classes regulate the flow of conversations and contributions. Chapter 8 Cultural influences on Contexts Section One大学英语跨文化交际 教学课件 Idioms Live together like brothers and do business like strangers. —Arab Proverb Learning objectives : In this chapter, students will learn how to: perceive the relationship between context and communication. Describe different views towards various contexts in different cultures. Understand the management concept and behavioral modes of business context. Summarize the different roles and behavioral patterns of educational context. Evaluate the different attitudes and conversational structures of health care context. Cultural Influences on Contexts Business Etiquet