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Cross-Cultural Communication
外语学习与跨文化交流 随着改革开放,我们与外界的交流越来越多. 同时跨文化交流也日益频繁. 为了在与不同文化,不同背景下的人交流中避免误会,进行有效的交流在人际间建立良好的关系在群体间增进理解与合作,人们需要了解跨文化交流的知识,提高跨文化交流能力. 1.外语学习与跨文化交流 1.1 我国外语学习情况 语言是人类独有的一种音义结合的符号系统,并且作为人类最重要的交际工具和必不可少的思维工具,语言是一种社会现象,是文化载体,具有全民性. 语言现象可分为两个层次:语言能力和语言结构.前者是指人类共有的.后者是建立在不同种族,不同文化之上的不同语言结构.中国是一个外语学习大国。形形色色的学习者除广大业余爱好者之外主要是初中学生、高中学生和大学生。他们对外语学习的成败、进步快慢、甚至所谓"捷径"或"诀窍"极为关心,也ż常注意教材、教师和教法。&# ...
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Differences Between Ethnocentrism And Cultural Relativism
Differences between Ethnocentrism and Cultural Relativism The world today consists of an incalculable number of societies. Each society varies significantly in the different elements of culture. Culture is one's designed way of living based on erudite customs, knowledge, material items, and behavior. Within every society today lives an ethnocentric attitude. The belief that ones own culture is superior to that of another's. However, it is important to develop a sense of cultural relativism in today's
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Comparative Culture
Abstract In this essay I will be comparing and contrasting the role of religion in the cultures in the United States and an Arab nation of Egypt. Comparative Culture Essay The roles that Religion have played in developing the cultures of the United States and the Arab nation of Egypt have many similarities and differences, such as beliefs, laws, and social norms. I am going to start by talking about the history of religion in
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Organizational Culture
Organizational culture influences many aspects of work life. Workplace cultures that are grounded in strong and formally articulated values and modes of behavior define an organization. Well-communicated values influence employee behavior and drive how employees relate with all stakeholders within the organization--from co-workers, management and members of the board to clients, shareholders and the community at large. When organizations seek to change their culture, HR--as change agent and educator of the change process--plays a significant
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Culture Of Film
At this point in my life I am finally able to appreciate many different films that in the past was not mature enough to understand. It has been a long journey getting to this point. My entire life nothing has made me as happy as going to see a movie in a theater with a big cherry coke. As a consumer I am open to seeing almost any film, because no matter what you see
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Demographic Characteristics And Cultural Diversity
Abstract Groups and teams are affected by many variables and factors. Being able to identify that factors that impact the groups and team success is a valuable asset in order for groups and teams to become high performance groups and teams. Every group or team leader must be aware of the demographic characteristics and the cultural diversity of the team in order to become effective. Groups and Teams There are many factors that affect a
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Caribbean Crucible: History, Culture, And Globalization
Caribbean Crucible: History, Culture, and Globalization Kevin A. Yelvington In the present age of globalization, it is often forgotten that these world-encompassing processes were initiated with European expansion into the Caribbean beginning more than five hundred years ago. We now see the proliferation of overseas factories enabling owners, producers, and consumers of products to be in widely distant locales. It seems to us that in the search for profits, commercial activity has recently spread to
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Brazil And Caribbean Culture
Within Brazil and the Caribbean lies a racial mixture of cultures. Since the 1930's the people have, overall, enthusiastically adopted the notion that racial and cultural mixture defines this regions national identity (Samba 1). This region consists of a very historic background which has shaped the beliefs and customs of celebration, music and dance. Sugar cane was brought to the "new world" by Christopher Columbus on his second voyage in 1493 (Umbilical 99). The introduction
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Family And Culture
“Family culture is a unique way that a family forms itself in terms of rules, roles, habits, activities, beliefs, and other areas” (“What is family culture?”, 2002). The perception of family is an aspect of family culture; this includes the interactions within the family and with others. Some of these perceptions can be defined as myths. A myth is a belief about someone or something that is believed to be true, but it is false,
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Culture
Steve Kafka would like to take a chance. A chance of opening a business in a country where he was not born, however he has some cultural history associated with the country of choice. It will take a lot of determination, patience, creativity, and a lot of fortitude. Mr. Kafka would like to open his pizza business in the Czech Republic. Steve’s origin is of Czech, however, does not speak the language and is prepared
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Positive And Negative Influences Of Cinema On Popular American Culture
The definition of masculinity is not the exact opposite of femininity, nor is it the exact opposite of homosexuality. Masculinity is the culmination of many ideas ebbing and flowing within the social context that come together as an idea of the masses. The portrayal of virile, breadwinning, heterosexual, and until recently, white men in cinema, has clouded our perception of reality, a reality in which men are sometimes physically strong, sometimes weak, sometimes callous, sometimes
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Mass Media And Popular Culture
Mass Media and Popular Culture: Effects on the Population Mass Media and Popular Culture Mass media and popular culture go hand in hand. This paper will discuss the impact of mass media on enculturation, examine the relationships among media, advertising and the formation of normative cultural values, and discuss the impact of the internet on popular culture and the way we communicate today. Real world examples of this impact will be provided to prove our
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Culture
Culture Culture is defined as "a civilization of a given time; costumes, arts, conveniences, etc." (Thorndike-Barnhart Student Dictionary; p. 270). As individuals we are infected by different cultures because we live in a place where cultures are mixed. We are all influenced by our family culture, our generational culture, our racial culture, our religious culture and our national/regional culture and our personal culture. A family is "a fundamental social group in society typically consisting of
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Culture Shock
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Deafness As A Culture
These past couple of weeks, I have been thinking about deafness in its cultural context and in its biomedical context. I know that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 provides special services such as interpreters. However, I recently started thinking that the fact that the act itself is named a “disabilities” act requires that the individuals receiving these services acknowledge either a physical or an emotional disability. This, to me, seems to cause
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Germanic Culture Preserved In Beowulf
Germanic Culture Preserved in Beowulf Many differences can be found between early Germanic culture and our culture today. Beowulf,the story of the triumphs of a great warrior over near impossible feats, takes place in Scandanavia during the 450s. In this tale, the war obsessed men exhibit values important to the early Germanic culture. Recording such an epic tale not only immortalizes the hero of the poem, but in turn also makes certain that these Scandanavian
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Catcher In The Rye Vs. I Am Sam. A Pop Culture Comparison.
Just as one can find recurring topics of discourse and discussion in many different artistic representations, one is frequently able to relate such themes to the experiences they endure in life. One prime example of this can be found in the literary composition The Catcher in the Rye to the film production I Am Sam by Jessie Nelson. Both The Catcher in the Rye and I Am Sam illustrate the notion of childhood versus adulthood,
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Value Of Popular Culture
Function of Popular Culture Although many people believe that popular culture is negatively effecting our and our children's lives, because it is saturated with meaningless information and dumbing us down to drones which sit in front of televisions or computers, it is actually a very important aspect of our lives which allows our society to function more smoothly and easily. Before we get into this we should first define popular culture. Popular is defined as
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Amish Culture
Culture, as defined by Edward Burnett Tylor "includes all capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society"("Culture" Encyclopedia Britannica Online http://search.ebcom/bol/topic?tmap_id=51795000&tmap_typ=ai). Humans, since the beginning of civilization have learned from one another, the ways in which to survive and maintain order . They have also learned and developed methods that ensure cooperation and promote self-sufficiency. The Amish are a group of people that have done precisely that. This long history of independence
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Eu Cultural Identity
he Failure of The League Of Nations The League of Nations, a former international organization, was formed after World War I to promote international peace and security. The basis of the League, also called the Covenant, was written into the Treaty of Versailles and other peace treaties and provided for an assembly, a council, and a secretariat. Because the peace treaties had created the League of Nations, the League was bound to uphold their principles.
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American Pop Culture
I would describe popular American culture as things we do for entertainment as a society. Something you can safely assume that your neighbor does too. Over the course of three days I compiled a list of what I assume is popular American culture. They are going to eat at Carl’s Jr., McDonald’s, Panda Express and Taco Bell. We also watched a few movies like Awake, Rendition and Just Friends. I also watched a show on
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Cross-Cultural Awareness
Nowadays, globalisation has turned out to be a popular term. As business becomes more and more international, companies try to expand and do business in foreign countries. In order for them to adapt in the global market they need to gain an insight into the different cultures. Understanding a country's business culture is a vital factor in setting up a successful business and communicating effectively. Cross-cultural awareness is a challenge for every international business person.
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Popular Culture Symbol
A place that I feel represents a significant part of popular culture is KFC. In 1930 in the midst of the depression, Harland Sanders opened his first restaurant in the small front room of a gas station in Corbin, Kentucky. Harland Sanders served as station operator, chief cook and cashier and he named the dining area "Sanders Court & CafÐ"©." In 1936 Kentucky Governor Ruby Laffoon makes Sanders an honorary Kentucky Colonel in recognition of
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What Is America? That Has Been The Question Many People From Different Cultural Values Have Asked. There Are Various Points Of View Of What America Consists Of. Some Are Positive, Some Are Negative, But What Is The Reality Behind This “IdealÐ
What is America? That has been the question many people from different cultural values have asked. There are various points of view of what America consists of. Some are positive, some are negative, but what is the reality behind this “ideal” place? Bharati Mukherjee an American writer from an Indian background, shared her experiences in Imagining Homeland and what migrating to another environment is all about. Many people, especially minorities, have the dream and desire
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Culture And Society
Culture and Society Society is a system of interrelationships that connects individuals together. Society and culture are dependant on each other. Without culture there would not be society and without society there would be no culture (Giddens, Duneier, & Appelbaum, 2007). Societies are characterized by common interests. A society may refer to a particular people, such as Chinese, to a nation state, such as Switzerland, or to a broader cultural group, such as Western society
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