大学英语教学课件（大二上册）Unit-1-跨文化交际.pptVIP

Western: small, intimate family, retirement home, the old are separated, children leave early; being independent and look after themselves. Parents never interfere with their children affairs when they are old enough. Family Old separated Young independent A photo of a farm family A photo of Ba Jin’s Family western: performance oriented, little rote(死记硬背) memory, ability to solve problems; practical competence of running a business is more important. Education Eastern: experience oriented, much memorization, the more experienced you are, the more popular you will be; you will be regarded well-educated if you can recite some ancient poems. * In 1979, one Chinese educational delegation went to the United States and one US educational delegation came to China and both of them made a report after their visits. Two Educational Reports 2012-2-16 * The Chinese report said The American students were much self-confident and independent. Their teachers encouraged them to do so instead of correcting them. The pupils knew limited vocabulary and solved mathematics problems with their fingers, but they all had a strong desire for great inventions. In class, students were free to walk from seat to seat, talking without being controlled. 2012-2-16 The US students in class * The American report said The students sat on seats with their hands on the back. The teachers just talked and talked for several periods having no time for water. The students had much assignment called homework. Those who had the highest score would be prized as “Three Good Students” with certificates. 2012-2-16 The Chinese students in class Western:, time oriented relationships (work, free time), make an appointment before you go to see anyone, no appointment, no business. Law superior to friendship and kinsfolk. Attitudes and Ideas ? Eastern: person oriented relationships (hospitality), friendship is everything, superior to law Colors No two languages are ever s