跨文化交际自编Unit-1-An-IntroductionPPT课件

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Comment
Keys: 1. a, d 2. c
In China
In the west
We value Confucianism.
We often give advice to show our concern.
They value individualism and independence.
I. Warm-up Cases To Analyze & Comment
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I. Warm-up Cases
Please discuss the cases in groups and make a comment on it.
Case 1: Showing Concern In China: Xiao Li (an interpreter): You must be
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Comment
2. Different way of showing concern.
In China statement
must
In the West question
how would
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Exercises:
1. When an American friend of yours has caught a cold, you can show concern by saying
very tired. You’re old… Catherine (an elderly American lady):
Oh, I’m NOT old, and I’m NOT tired.
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In the West: A: How are you doing now? Would you
like to rest? B: No, not a bit.
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2. When Professor Crawford is about to leave for sightseeing on a cold winter day, you should say to him
a. You’d better wear more clothes. b. Be careful not to catch cold. c. Enjoy yourself. d. You’d better take a coat with you.
a. I’m sure you’ll be better soon.
b. You should drink more water.
c. You should be more careful not catch cold again.
d. I hope you’ll be feeling better soon.
They would be offended by such protective and parental overtones.
Biblioteka Baidu
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5 Virtues of Confucianism
仁: 仁爱 义：忠义 礼：礼和 智：睿智 信：诚信
1. Benevolence, mercy, Len 2. Righteousness, loyalty 3. Manners, courtesy 4. Wisdom 5. Credit, sincerity
✓ 3. Learn the differences between Chinese and Western cultures;
✓ 4. Finish the Assignment No.1 and other
exercises on P12-15.
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CONTENTS
• I. Warm-up Cases & Analysis
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Case 2 First Offer
A Canadian colleague and I traveled to Guilin with our admirable guide Heping Liu in very hot weather. Sightseeing is a thirsty business. We did not trust the water, and enjoyed excellent beer. We politely offered some to Heping but he refused. We said nothing and drank our beer, while poor Heping watched. On another day, Heping quickly accepted our offer of beer.
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Comment
1. Different values on concerning others
➢ In China, caring the old is regarded as good manners or a courtesy.
➢ In the West, there is a value placed in being young that many people consciously, or subconsciously, are not willing to accept that they are growing old.
A Comparison of Chinese & Western
Cultures
Unit 1 An Introduction
Culture is a Bridge.
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Objectives
✓ 1. Learn to analyze the cases & give your comments;
✓ 2. Learn the notions of Culture, Communication and Intercultural Communication;
• II. Culture, Communication, Intercultural Communication
• III. The Differences between Chinese & Western Cultures
• IV. Summary
• V. Assignments
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A Comparison of Chinese & Western Culture