英语学习chapter5cultureshock.ppt

Chapter 5  Culture Shock in Intercultural Communication Learning objectives: 1. to identify the definition culture shock 2. to identify the 5 stages of culture shock 3. to be able to know the symptoms of culture shock 4. how to cure culture shock “Culture Shock”, first identified in 1958 by anthropologist Kalvero Oberg, is a long term psychological stress that all human beings experience when they move to a completely new cultural environment. Culture shock usually sets in the first few weeks of moving to a new environment, though sometimes can take longer to surface. Culture shock, like a disease, has causes, symptoms and cures. Listen to the lead-in case  The Ladies’ Room 1.What should one do before entering into an unfamiliar culture? 2. How to adapt yourself for the new environment? 3. Is entering into an unfamiliar culture stressful? 4. What are the potential results of entering into a new culture? Case Analysis: Doubts Culture Shock （文化休克，文化冲击） Why does Wu Lian feel uncomfortable in the new environment? Page 98 refers to the traumatic（创伤的，痛苦而难忘的）experience that an individual may encounter when entering a different culture. Culture shock Risktaking Curious Symptoms of culture shock a. physical symptoms b. psychological symptoms a. physical symptoms Physical symptoms are over-concerned about cleanliness of food, bedding, and dishes, extreme stress on health and safety; fear or physical contact with anyone in the new country; great concern over minor pains and skin eruptions;(疹) craving “home cooking”; use of alcohol and drugs; and a decline in work quality. b.psychological symptoms Psychological symptoms are insomnia（失眠）, fatigue（疲劳）, isolation and loneliness, disorientation（迷惑）, frustration, criticism of new country, depression, nervousness, self-doubt, irritability（易怒）, anger, and emotional and intellectual withdrawal. Home cooking Alcohol Drug Insomnia Fatigue Disorientatio