culture-shock--文化差异.ppt

UQ Abroad Presentation Semester Two,2012UQ Abroad Presentation Semester Two,2012Unit 10 Culture ShockUQ Abroad Presentation Semester Two,2012Outline1)The definition of culture shock 2)The stages of culture shock3)Symptoms of Culture Shock4)The Culture Shock Circle5)The Reverse Culture Shock6)Ways to manage culture shock.DiscussionDiscuss in groups for 5 minutes1.What do all these situations have in common?2.What is your definition of culture shock?3.Where does culture shock happen?4.What could be the damage caused by culture shock?5.Why do we need to study this concept?.UQ Abroad Presentation Semester Two,2012Culture Shock is.The inevitable process of your mind and body adjusting to a new placeA highly individual experience that may last weeks or even months.For some peopleCultural differences are interesting and stimulating and they want more!For othersCultural differences result in discomfort and confusion,they tend to judge or evaluate other people and places and reach negative conclusions.Name of presentation Month 2008SAMPLE Culture shockisapsychologicalphenomenonthatisexperiencedmostoftenbythosewho,whethervoluntarilyorinvoluntarily,intheprocessofadjustingthemselvestoanewculture.Itisthetraumaofbewilderment(困惑、紧张)whichpeoplefindthemselvesinwhentheyareisolatedinanalienculture.文化冲击指在大量地收到一种异文化的信息之后，尤其身处异国，不同程度地产生的一种心理反应。这是因为失去自己原有熟悉的社会信号和符号，对于对方的社会符号不熟悉，而产生的深度焦虑症1.The Definition of Culture ShockName of presentation Month 2008SAMPLECulture Shock Culture shock is the personal disorientation a person may feel when experiencing an unfamiliar way of life due to immigration or a visit to a new country,or to a move between social environments,also a simple travel to another type of life.Name of presentation Month 2008SAMPLE2.Phases of Culture Shock:Honeymoon phase Negotiation phaseAdjustment PhaseMastery PhaseName of presentation Month 2008SAMPLEHoneymoon phase Duringthisperiod,thedifferencesbetweentheoldandnewcultureareseeninaromanticlight.Forexample,inmovingtoanewcountry,anindividualmightlovethenewfood,thepaceoflife,andthelocalshabits.Duringthefirstfewweeks,mostpeoplearefascinatedbythenewculture.Theyassociatewithnationalswhospeaktheirlanguage,andwhoarepolitetotheforeigners.Thisperiodisfullofobservationsandnewdiscoveries.Likemosthoneymoonperiods,thisstageeventuallyends.Name of presentation Month 2008SAMPLENegotiation Phase(Irritation and Hostility)Focus turns from similarities to the differences which are suddenly everywhere Become easily frustrated by the differences Often feel inadequate and unproductive Little difficulties become major sources of irritation Experience culture shock as the reality of the new life hitsName of presentation Month 2008SAMPLENegotiation phaseAfter some time(usually around three months,depending on the individual),differences between the old and new culture become apparent and may create anxiety.Excitement may eventually give way to unpleasant feelings of frustration and anger as one continues to experience unfavorable events that may be perceived as strange and offensive to ones cultural attitude.Language barriers,stark(完全的)differences in public hygiene,traffic safety,food accessibility and quality may heighten the sense of disconnection from the surroundings.Name of presentation Month 2008SAMPLE Has adopted some of the local values and feels less isolated Finds increased self confidence Becomes integrated into a new social network Crisis is over and slowly learn to function under new conditions Phase Three:Adjustment PhaseName of presentation Month 2008SAMPLEAdjustment phaseAftersometime(usually6to12months)onegrowsaccustomedtothenewcultureanddevelopsroutines.Oneknowswhattoexpectinmostsituationsandthehostcountrynolongerfeelsallthatnew.Onebecomesconcernedwithbasiclivingagain,andthingsbecomemorenormal.Onestartstodevelopproblem-solvingskillsfordealingwiththecultureandbeginstoacceptthecultureswayswithapositiveattitude.Theculturebeginstomakesense,andnegativereactionsandresponsestotheculturearereduced.Name of presentation Month 2008SAMPLEMasteryPhase(Biculturalism)Increased enjoyment found in new customs and ways of doing/saying things Ability to function in two cultures with confidence Life may be just as good or even better than before Realization that there will be things you will miss when you pack up and return home anticipate reality of reverse culture shock!Name of presentation Month 2008SAMPLEMastery phase Inthemasterystagepeopleareabletoparticipatefullyandcomfortablyinthehostculture.Masterydoesnotmeantotalconversion;peopleoftenkeepmanytraitsfromtheirearlierculture,suchasaccentsandlanguages.Itisoftenreferredtoasthebiculturalismstage.Name of presentation Month 2008SAMPLE3.Symptoms of Culture Shock.Name of presentation Month 2008SAMPLESadness,loneliness,melancholyPreoccupationwithhealthAches,pains,andallergiesInsomnia,desiretosleeptoomuchortoolittleChangesintemperament,depression,feelingvulnerable,feelingpowerlessAnger,irritability,resentment,unwillingnesstointeractwithothersIdentifyingwiththeoldcultureoridealizingtheoldcountryLossofidentityName of presentation Month 2008SAMPLESymptoms of Culture ShockTrying too hard to absorb everything in the new culture or country Unable to solve simple problems Lack of confidence Feelings of inadequacy or insecurity Developing stereotypes about the new culture Developing obsessions such as over-cleanliness Longing for family Feelings of being lost,overlooked,exploited or abused 4.The model of culture shockThe process of culture shock can be illustrated by a model known as the“W”curve(see diagram on the following page).This model may not relate to your experience or only partially.Sometimes the process is faster or slower.Many people go through different phases of the process of adjustment several times,so parts of the curve in the diagram may repeat themselves.W-CURVE故事章节过渡页01.Cycle of AdjustmentHOST COUNTRYgo on exchange?.故事章节过渡页Moods would change like this if you suffer from culture shock.5.Reverse Culture Shock(Re-entry Shock)n The often unexpected and difficult period of disorientation(迷惑，迷失方向)and readjustment experienced after returning to ones own culture after an extended period of living abroad.Most people anticipate some degree of culture shock.Very few people believe they will experience reverse culture shock.The Phases of Reverse Culture Shock are almost the same as those of Culture ShocknHoneymoon phasenNegotiation(disintegration)phasenAdjustment(integration)phasenMastery(biculturalism)phase.Culture Shock and Reverse Culture Shock are not just unpleasant side effects of international living.They are the necessary ingredients that bring about quality exchanges.1)Participation is the key2)Establish new support systemsexpatriates,locals3)Take care of yourself-physically and mentally 4)Learn the host country language5)Relax your grip on home culture6)Stay in touch back home7)Blend your own cultural traditions with the new8)Keep a journal9)Maintain your sense of humor10)Have faith in yourself11)Experiment,expand,exploreKeys to Survive Cultural Adjustment.UQ Abroad Presentation Semester Two,2012ExercisesnHere are some excerpts from the postcards of English students studying in China.Please identify they were written in which stage of culture shock.Culture shocknDear Joan,nLife here seems not so bad after all.The people are quite nice once you get to know them a little better and begin to figure out their way of looking at things.Guess Im beginning-just beginning-to know the ropes.nLovenPeter.Culture shocklDear Mum and Dad,lIm really feeling fed up with my life here and longing for home.Getting anything done over here is a nightmare-the locals are so lazy and unhelpful.And on top of all that I feel rundown and sleepy all the time,seem to have lost all my zest.lLovelJim.Culture shocklDear Michael,lThis is a fantastic place!So many interesting things to see,such as the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven.Even wandering the streets is a delight with all the bustle and hordes of cyclists.Im really happy I came.lBest wisheslSimon.Culture shocknDear Nicky,nThanks for your letterIt was lovely to hear from you.Ive been thinking about your question about what I find strangest about living in China-but the trouble is Ive been here so long and have settled into the way of life so much that everything seems perfectly ordinary!So,if you want to find out youll have to come out to see for yourself with a fresh pair of eyes.I can be your guide!nBest wishesnPaul.Summary1.The definition of culture shock2.The stages of culture shock3.The symptoms of culture shock4.The Model of culture shock 5.The reverse culture shock6.Ways to survive cultural adjustment.HomeworknReview what we have learned nWrite a log about culture shock.