清华大学跨文化课程教案2培训讲学.ppt

大学英语跨文化交际 Chapter 2 Communication and Intercultural Communication 黑龙江大学外语部 An idiom Our most basic common link is that we all inhabit this planet . ——John F .Kennedy Learning objectives: In this chapter, students will learn how to: Understand the definition and components of communication Describe the characteristics of communication Summarize the definition of intercultural communication Evaluate the forms of intercultural communication Lead-in Case: She Has Three Hands Read the case and answer the following questions: Suppose you are the Chinese doctor, if you are communicating with the Canadian physiotherapist, will his words irritate you? How would you respond to the situation? What caused their communication conflicts? What do you think of the different communication styles of the two doctors? The definition of communication Components of communication Text A: Communication ▲Pre-reading Task: Form groups of three or four and work together to write a letter to a penpal friend. Analyze the following elements involved in the process: 1. What meaning do you want to express? 2. In what way would you like to deliver or organize your idea? 3. By which channel are you going to send your message? 4. Is there anything that might interfere with the process? 5. How do you think the letter will be interpreted by people from different cultures? Western Perspective of communication Eastern perspective of communication The definition of communication Western Perspective of communication In western cultures, communication is studied as the means of transmitting ideas. Western cultures emphasize the instrumental function of communication; that is, effectiveness is evaluated in terms of success in the manipulation of others to achieve one’s personal goal. Eastern perspective of communication Definitions of communication from many Asian countries stress harmony, which is most n