Contents
Introduction to the Second Edition
I. Anecdote: “What Is the Real Answer?”
Discussion of Key Issues
Questions for Thought
The Concept of Culture
Defining Culture
Elements of Culture
Language and Linguistic Relativity
Language and Culture
Teaching and Learning Connections
Questions for Study and Discussion
A. Defining Culture
B. Class Begins
C. Our Eyes Deceive Us
D. Emics and Etics of Culture
E. Values
F. Shared Backgrounds
G. Reactions
H. Draw Me!
IV. Suggested Projects
VI. Further Readings
I. Anecdote: “Was It the Food?”
Discussion of Key Issues
Individualism and Collectivism
Polychronic and Monochronic Time
Face
Societal Roles
Ethnocentrism
Pragmatics and Discourse
Non-Verbal Behavior
Cross-Cultural Communication Difficulties
Teaching and Learning Connections
Questions for Study and Discussion
A. Cross-Cultural Trivia Quiz
B. Proverbs
C. Cultural Perceptions: “We and They”
D. The Elephant in the Room
E. Different Eyes
F. Critical Incidents (and Discussions)
G. Simulation: The Milapalanders
H. The Grapevine
I. Knowing Another Language
V. Internet Resources
VI. Further Readings
I. Anecdote: “It’s in the Details”
Discussion of Key Issues
Defining Culture Shock
Stages of Culture Shock
Causes of Culture Shock
Aspects of Culture Shock
A Learning Process
Teaching and Learning Connections
Questions for Study and Discussion
A. Defining Culture Shock
B. Knowing What’s Coming
C. Colliding Cultures
D. Semantic Associations
E. Critical Incidents (and Discussions)
F. Evaluating Anxiety
G. What’s Normal?
H. Who Am I?
IV. Suggested Projects
V. Internet Resources
VI. Further Readings
I. Anecdote: “That’s Not What I Meant”
Questions for Thought
Definition of Non-Verbal Behavior
Different Types of Non-Verbal Behavior
Emotions and Non-Verbal Behavior
Non-Verbal Interaction across Cultures
Functions of Non-Verbal Behavior
Teaching and Learning Connections
Questions for Study and Discussion
A. Getting Together
B. Closing the Distance
C. My Home
D. Cross-Cultural Trivia Quiz
E. Observation Protocol
F. Critical Incidents (and Discussions)
G. Talk! Talk! Talk!
H. What, for Me?
IV. Suggested Projects
V. Internet Resources
VI. Further Readings
I. Anecdote: “It’s Inevitable”
Discussion of Key Issues
Defining Societal Roles
Societal Identities
High/Low Power Distance
High/Low Uncertainty-Avoidance
Roles and Gender
Household and Family Roles
Education and Societal Roles
Age Roles
Teaching and Learning Connections
Questions for Study and Discussion
A. Who Is It?
B. Mind Bender
C. Being a Friend Means . . .
D. Who Am I?
E. Critical Incidents (and Discussions)
F. Self-Discovery
G. Relationship Circles
IV. Suggested Projects
VI. Further Readings
I. Anecdote: “It’s Academic”
Discussion of Key Issues
Language and Communication
Required Competencies
Communicative Styles or Registers
Teaching and Learning Connections
Questions for Study and Discussion
A. In the Limelight
B. Meet and Greet
C. Critical Incidents (and Discussions)
D. Evaluate Your Voice
E. Phone Endings
F. Learning to Look
G. On the Spot
IV. Suggested Projects
VI. Further Readings
Appendix: Additional Critical Incidents and Discussions
References