跨文化交际第一章.pptVIP

Basics of Intercultural Communication Understanding 1.ICC 2.Culture 3.Communication Part I: Understanding ICC Activity 1 Tell whether the following activities are ICC. Definition of ICC From Wikipedia Intercultural communication is a form of communication that aims to share information across different cultures and social groups. 它指本族语者与非本族语者之间的交际， 也指任何在语言和文化背景方面有差异的人们之间的交际。通俗来说就是如果你和外国人打交道（由于存在语言和文化背景的差异），应该注意什么问题，应该如何得体地去交流。 Question? List ICC examples in history. Important Terms International Communication Interethnic Communication Interracial Communication Why ICC for us? Video Watching Situation 1: Mistakes Made by Chinese Students in Greeting  American: It is cold today, isn’t it? Chinese Student: Are you sick? You should drink more water and put on more clothes. American: Whats wrong with you? Pair Work Complete the sentence The knowledge of ICC is helpful when I/we… 学好跨文化走遍天下都不怕 * Situation 1 – Greeting Situation 3 – an appointment Situation 4 – an interview How to deal with these situations? Situation 2 – Home visit Situation 2: On your way home, it occurred to you that your American friend Mary had invited you to visit her when you were free. Then you droppedin on her house. But when you knocked at the door … In China, it’s OK to visit friends without calling ahead of time. While in the U.S., it’s impolite to do so. Mary felt surprised. Why? What is the polite way in the U.S.? Calling ahead of time. Situation 3: Dr. Tom Smith from NY is practicing medicine in a rural area in Arab. His opening day was booked fully a week ago. But half an hour Why? Why? Why? Why? passed, neither of his first two patients arrived. Americans tend to be _________. To the Arabians, ________________________ is acceptable. punctual half an hour or 40 minutes late During an interview, the American boss asks about your idea on salary as a secretary, which answer will be good for you? Situation 4: 1. Any sum of money is OK for