Culture shock refers to the distress and discomfort experienced when moving between unfamiliar cultures. It occurs when a person's experiences no longer match their internal expectations or conceptual patterns, causing stress. Culture shock impacts students entering a new university, with the crisis stage being when it occurs as students face issues like language barriers, loneliness, and adjustment difficulties. Symptoms include homesickness, low confidence, anger, and depression. Suggested solutions are for students to research their new university in advance, and for universities to provide orientation sessions and support to help students adapt to their new environment.
Cultural shock occurs when living in a new country with different traditions, customs, rules, and language. It is inevitable as familiar signs and symbols are lost. Common causes of culture shock include difficulties with food, transportation, religion, rules, and language barriers. Culture shock can cause feelings of anxiety, frustration, and loneliness. However, with awareness and strategies like focusing on understanding the new culture rather than criticism, keeping an open mind, and maintaining hobbies, the effects of culture shock can be reduced. Living in a new culture is a challenge but can be a transformative experience if one prepares themselves for the cultural differences.
Culture shock refers to the feelings of disorientation or stress someone experiences when immersed in an unfamiliar culture. There are typically four phases of culture shock: 1) honeymoon phase, where the new culture seems exciting; 2) frustration phase, as differences become apparent and excitement fades, causing stress; 3) adjustment phase, where one learns to navigate the new culture; and 4) mastery phase, where one feels comfortable participating in both cultures. Symptoms of culture shock include homesickness, language barriers, changes in sleep and digestion patterns, and difficulty accessing healthcare.
The document discusses culture shock, defining it as the physical or emotional discomfort one feels when moving to a new country or culture. It outlines the common symptoms of culture shock like loneliness, loss of identity, and homesickness. The stages of culture shock are also presented, including the initial "honeymoon" stage, a subsequent emptiness phase, a conformist phase as one gains understanding, and finally an assimilation phase where one fully accepts the new culture. Specific examples of culture shock in Japan are provided related to housing, food, clothing, schools, festivals, and making friends. The conclusion emphasizes that culture shock can be a serious problem but preparing to adjust one's behavior can help a person adapt more easily to a new culture
Culture shock refers to the anxiety and discomfort experienced when living in a foreign country with a different culture. Symptoms include loneliness, lack of identity, and hostility. There are typically four stages of culture shock: the honeymoon phase, emptiness phase, conformist phase, and assimilation phase. To help adjust, one should get acquainted with the local neighborhood, smile at others, join tours to learn about the new culture, and maintain an open mind. Culture shock can create problems for newcomers, but learning and adapting the new culture with an open mind can help avoid severe culture shock.
Cultural shock occurs when living in a culture different from one's own and can cause physical or emotional discomfort. It happens in stages including a honeymoon period, frustration with the new culture, adjustment, mastery of the new culture, reverse culture shock upon returning home, and eventual acceptance and integration. Understanding the stages and symptoms of cultural shock, which include isolation, homesickness, and lack of confidence, can help expatriates and travelers adjust to a new place.
Cultural shock occurs when moving to a culture different from one's home culture. It involves communication problems, different standards of living, and uncertainty. There are typically five stages of cultural shock: excitement, crisis, adjustment, acceptance, and reentry crisis. Symptoms can be alleviated through selecting culturally-prepared employees, pre-departure training, feedback, and developing skills for the assignment. Cultural shock also impacts people socially and financially as social networks are lost and financial practices differ. Understanding one's public and private self can help navigate cultural norms around sharing personal information.
Culture shock occurs when people leave their home country to live in a new culture. They often experience stress, homesickness, and difficulty communicating and understanding social norms in the unfamiliar culture. There are four stages of culture shock - an initial honeymoon period, followed by a difficult adjustment phase, then a period of adapting to the new culture, and finally fully integrating into the new community. To reduce culture shock, it is important for people to prepare themselves mentally, learn the local language, participate in cultural activities, stay in touch with their home country, and see themselves as cultural ambassadors when interacting with locals.
The document provides an overview of Kuwait's balance of payments and economic indicators. It notes that Kuwait has a vast amount of oil reserves that account for around half of its GDP, 95% of export revenues, and 80% of government revenues. The country's current account has grown significantly from 2004 to 2011 due to increasing oil exports, and it has a consistent positive balance in its current and capital accounts, but a negative balance in its financial account due to more outgoing foreign direct investment. Key economic indicators for Kuwait such as GDP, inflation, exports, and imports are also presented.
Cultural shock occurs when living in a new country with different traditions, customs, rules, and language. It is inevitable as familiar signs and symbols are lost. Common causes of culture shock include difficulties with food, transportation, religion, rules, and language barriers. Culture shock can cause feelings of anxiety, frustration, and loneliness. However, with awareness and strategies like focusing on understanding the new culture rather than criticism, keeping an open mind, and maintaining hobbies, the effects of culture shock can be reduced. Living in a new culture is a challenge but can be a transformative experience if one prepares themselves for the cultural differences.
Culture shock refers to the feelings of disorientation or stress someone experiences when immersed in an unfamiliar culture. There are typically four phases of culture shock: 1) honeymoon phase, where the new culture seems exciting; 2) frustration phase, as differences become apparent and excitement fades, causing stress; 3) adjustment phase, where one learns to navigate the new culture; and 4) mastery phase, where one feels comfortable participating in both cultures. Symptoms of culture shock include homesickness, language barriers, changes in sleep and digestion patterns, and difficulty accessing healthcare.
The document discusses culture shock, defining it as the physical or emotional discomfort one feels when moving to a new country or culture. It outlines the common symptoms of culture shock like loneliness, loss of identity, and homesickness. The stages of culture shock are also presented, including the initial "honeymoon" stage, a subsequent emptiness phase, a conformist phase as one gains understanding, and finally an assimilation phase where one fully accepts the new culture. Specific examples of culture shock in Japan are provided related to housing, food, clothing, schools, festivals, and making friends. The conclusion emphasizes that culture shock can be a serious problem but preparing to adjust one's behavior can help a person adapt more easily to a new culture
Culture shock refers to the anxiety and discomfort experienced when living in a foreign country with a different culture. Symptoms include loneliness, lack of identity, and hostility. There are typically four stages of culture shock: the honeymoon phase, emptiness phase, conformist phase, and assimilation phase. To help adjust, one should get acquainted with the local neighborhood, smile at others, join tours to learn about the new culture, and maintain an open mind. Culture shock can create problems for newcomers, but learning and adapting the new culture with an open mind can help avoid severe culture shock.
Cultural shock occurs when living in a culture different from one's own and can cause physical or emotional discomfort. It happens in stages including a honeymoon period, frustration with the new culture, adjustment, mastery of the new culture, reverse culture shock upon returning home, and eventual acceptance and integration. Understanding the stages and symptoms of cultural shock, which include isolation, homesickness, and lack of confidence, can help expatriates and travelers adjust to a new place.
Cultural shock occurs when moving to a culture different from one's home culture. It involves communication problems, different standards of living, and uncertainty. There are typically five stages of cultural shock: excitement, crisis, adjustment, acceptance, and reentry crisis. Symptoms can be alleviated through selecting culturally-prepared employees, pre-departure training, feedback, and developing skills for the assignment. Cultural shock also impacts people socially and financially as social networks are lost and financial practices differ. Understanding one's public and private self can help navigate cultural norms around sharing personal information.
Culture shock occurs when people leave their home country to live in a new culture. They often experience stress, homesickness, and difficulty communicating and understanding social norms in the unfamiliar culture. There are four stages of culture shock - an initial honeymoon period, followed by a difficult adjustment phase, then a period of adapting to the new culture, and finally fully integrating into the new community. To reduce culture shock, it is important for people to prepare themselves mentally, learn the local language, participate in cultural activities, stay in touch with their home country, and see themselves as cultural ambassadors when interacting with locals.
The document provides an overview of Kuwait's balance of payments and economic indicators. It notes that Kuwait has a vast amount of oil reserves that account for around half of its GDP, 95% of export revenues, and 80% of government revenues. The country's current account has grown significantly from 2004 to 2011 due to increasing oil exports, and it has a consistent positive balance in its current and capital accounts, but a negative balance in its financial account due to more outgoing foreign direct investment. Key economic indicators for Kuwait such as GDP, inflation, exports, and imports are also presented.
This document summarizes several strange tales from locations around the United Kingdom, including: a murder in the House of Commons in London; ghost Roman soldiers appearing in York; scary stories told about Bodmin Moor in Cornwall; poltergeist activity plaguing a family in Thornton Heath, London; the former Preston Manor house and gardens in Sussex; and alleged UFO encounters in Edinburgh, Scotland in past years. The tales are briefly described in 1-2 sentences each with a location to provide context.
The document discusses cultural shock and outlines the 5 typical stages people experience when moving to a new culture: 1) Honeymoon stage, 2) Crisis and disenchantment, 3) Adjustment, 4) Acceptance, and 5) Re-entry. It defines cultural shock as the physical and emotional discomfort of living in a new country or culture. The document also notes there are two types of problems that can occur - when the native culture does something strange or when the newcomer does something that disturbs locals.
This document provides an outline for a typical business plan, including sections on the executive summary, company summary, products, market analysis, strategy, management, and finances. It discusses the contents that should be included in each section, such as an overview of the business, company structure, location, personnel, goals and objectives in the company summary section. The marketing section should include market research on customers and competitors as well as specific marketing and sales strategies. Operational details like overhead costs, suppliers, distribution, assets and insurance are also addressed.
Presentation delivered to Chinese students at the University of Electronic Science and Technology in Chengdu, Sichuan Province of China, in July, 2006.
This business proposal from Friends & Associates consulting firm outlines their approach to addressing organizational problems experienced by Divya Electronics Ltd. The proposal identifies issues like poor communication, lack of clear goals and vision, and employee morale and technological issues. Friends & Associates would set up new systems, provide training, develop planning strategies to define objectives, and create a new management structure. The estimated time for the project is 6 months and the projected costs are approximately 415,000 INR. The benefits would include motivated employees, improved communication, resolved technical issues, better services, increased productivity and brand reputation. The proposal also provides resumes of the experienced consulting team that would handle the project.
This document provides a business plan for a Dosa restaurant. It outlines objectives to keep food costs below 35% of revenue and expand marketing. The plan details the restaurant's mission to provide excellent food and service. It will feature indoor and outdoor seating with a unique Indian design. The menu will focus on dosas and other South Indian cuisine. The plan analyzes the target market and identifies competitors. It proposes strategies for marketing, sales, management, hiring staff, and financial projections.
Before you start a business you need capital to ensure the sufficient requirements. Therefore, you can raise capital from a number of parties such as bankers, investors and customers. Before you send your proposal, you need to explain more about the purpose, budget, target and the amount you want to borrow. So this is an example of the best presentation slide.
The Unify Company is a new centralized web development company in the Caraga Region of the Philippines. It is led by CEO Ferdinand Balbin and aims to create a website that promotes tourism and allows local businesses to advertise their products and services. This centralized portal will help overcome the challenges of individual business websites having low visibility. The company works with the Department of Tourism to distribute promotional materials and hopes to generate revenue through business subscriptions to the website.
This document discusses culture shock that foreigners may experience when communicating in a new culture. It identifies several factors that can cause culture shock, such as losing familiar social cues, differences in values and customs, and an inability to understand the new language and culture. The document also outlines the typical four stages of culture shock: the honeymoon stage, the crisis stage, the recovery stage, and the adjustment stage. Finally, it examines strategies foreigners use to adapt to culture shock, such as predeparture preparation to be aware of potential challenges, maintaining an open mindset, and gradually adapting to the new culture.
Abstract art relies on emotions, designs, shapes and colors rather than exact representation. It comes in various classifications like Abstract Expressionism, Cubism, and Neoplasticism. Abstract Expressionism focuses on spontaneity and showing feeling. Cubism analyzes subjects using geometry. Neoplasticism uses only horizontal and vertical lines with primary colors. Abstract art allows unlimited freedom of expression and interpretation of subjects in a nonrepresentational way.
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The document defines adaptation as a change or adjustment made by organisms or systems to improve their situation or ability to function in a different environment. It discusses cultural adaptation as the process individuals go through to adjust to a new culture. This process typically involves stages of excitement, crisis or culture shock, adjustment, and acceptance of the new culture. The document provides examples of cultural factors that require adaptation, such as language, food, social norms, and climate. It also outlines common stages and challenges individuals may face when adapting to a new culture.
This document discusses culture shock and provides details on its causes, symptoms, and phases. It defines culture shock as the personal disorientation someone feels when experiencing an unfamiliar way of life in a new country or environment. The phases of culture shock are described as honeymoon, negotiation, adjustment, and mastery. Symptoms include isolation, homesickness, and nervousness. The document also covers reverse culture shock and how organizations can help employees overcome culture shock through training and support programs.
The document discusses abstract expressionism in American painting. It describes abstract expressionism as using cultural references of the tragic, unconscious, and primitive to create a unique evocative style. While similar to surrealism, abstract expressionism used a more direct and violent style on a larger physical scale. Paintings were intended to have a sublime aura that could transport viewers out of their body. Artists like Rothko and Pollock aimed to create worlds for viewers to explore in their large-scale works.
This document discusses cultural shock and reverse cultural shock experienced by international students. It defines cultural shock as emotional reactions to losing familiar cultural reinforcements and experiencing new cultural stimuli with little meaning. Reverse cultural shock refers to difficulties re-adjusting to one's home culture after living abroad. The document outlines four common behavioral patterns when facing cultural shock: trying to replicate home, idealizing the host country, open-mindedly experiencing differences, and withdrawing. It argues the most productive experience involves effectively coping with stresses to synthesize both cultures. Coping strategies for cultural and reverse cultural shock include understanding challenges, accessing social support, and maintaining an open mindset.
Culture shock is a psychological reaction people experience when living in a culture different from their own for an extended period of time. It occurs in four phases: honeymoon, crisis, recovery, and adjustment. The essay discusses the causes and effects of culture shock experienced by international students in the United States. Common causes include differences in language, food, social norms, and values. Effects include feelings of frustration, anxiety, loneliness, and isolation as students struggle to adjust. Proper preparation and developing social support systems can help smooth the transition between cultures and reduce the impacts of culture shock.
This document provides an overview of abstract expressionism. It discusses how abstract expressionism used cultural references like the tragic, unconscious, and primitive to create a unique evocative style of painting. It notes how abstract expressionism differed from surrealism by being more direct and violent in scale. The document also explores how artists like Rothko and Pollock saw their large-scale works as conveying sublime or tragic emotions that could transport viewers. Key techniques like decontextualized primitive symbols are also summarized.
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This document discusses methods for creating a children's book that helps alleviate culture shock and teaches English and Chinese languages. To ease culture shock, the book should portray characters overcoming culture shock by relying on others from their own culture. It should also depict cultural differences sympathetically. To teach listening in English, the book should use rhyming words, repetition, and pattern breaks to emphasize phonetic differences. For Chinese, it should repeat tones and syllables to highlight how sounds change meaning in a tonal language. An audio component could reinforce pronunciation.
What is the value of studying humanities in a business or technical .pdfinfo785431
What is the value of studying humanities in a business or technical curriculum?
Solution
Having learned more about the myths and stories of Western civilization, I am understanding
more how study of the humanities (art, history, and literature) can be used to help people better
understand and communicate with one another. It is obvious that the study of humanities is not
just a college course, but it is an ongoing process and practice in life.
The humanities can first be used to understand the past which has created the present. The
culture which we have was shaped by the past. Facts, findings, and literature of even thousands
of years ago have influenced our world today. Knowing this past can allow people to understand
our present; knowing how we came to this present helps us to communicate about it and the
future.
The study of the humanities can also be used to realize differing interpretations of life and
history. Studying facts of the past helps to understand literature of the past. Art reflects the
cultures of the past, and shows how we achieved what we have today. For example, the Song of
Roland was very biased about the Saracens (Muslims). If one only studied literature, they would
have a totally skewed interpretation of who the Muslims were. By studying history though, we
know that the battle in this literature wasn\'t even against Muslims. Also by studying history and
religion we can see how Islam developed and what it really is. This is just one example of how
the comprehensive study of the humanities can be used to understand the world, and to
communicate fairly and intelligently with others in the world.
The humanities are not just part of the college\'s curriculum. The study of the humanities teaches
one how to study and look at how the past developed and how it has impacted today\'s world.
The humanities allows people of different cultures to communicate and understand their
sometimes common pasts but present differences. The humanities shows how different
disciplines affect and complement one another. Finally, the study of the humanities shows that
this study is ongoing and continual, constantly evolving and shaping.
Highly successful executives, entrepreneurs and policy makers offer words of wisdom about the
practical value of studying the humanities. “I think if you have a good background in what it is to
be human, an understanding of life, culture and society, it gives you a good perspective on
starting a business, instead of an education purely in business...You can always pick up how to
read a balance sheet and how to figure out profit and loss, but it\'s harder to pick up the other
stuff on the fly. ”
1. The humanities prepare you to fulfill your civic and cultural responsibilities.
The
reason that John Harvard left his library to the college in Cambridge,
Massachusetts, that Jane and Leland Stanford founded Stanford University, and
that states established land-grant colleges was to educate cultured and
useful citizens. T.
EDITORIALThe Art of Not KnowingElizabeth C. Pomeroy and EvonCanales257
This editorial discusses the importance of "the art of not knowing" in research and practice. It provides two examples where professionals made discoveries by embracing what they did not know: 1) A professor noticed that deaf students' writing errors were systematic, leading him to prove that sign language is a real language. 2) Doctors proved ulcers are caused by bacteria, changing treatment, despite prevailing theories. The document advocates maintaining an open mind and suspending assumptions to allow for new understandings and innovations. It argues the ability to acknowledge what one does not know, rather than clinging to existing knowledge, is vital for growth in social sciences.
This document summarizes several strange tales from locations around the United Kingdom, including: a murder in the House of Commons in London; ghost Roman soldiers appearing in York; scary stories told about Bodmin Moor in Cornwall; poltergeist activity plaguing a family in Thornton Heath, London; the former Preston Manor house and gardens in Sussex; and alleged UFO encounters in Edinburgh, Scotland in past years. The tales are briefly described in 1-2 sentences each with a location to provide context.
The document discusses cultural shock and outlines the 5 typical stages people experience when moving to a new culture: 1) Honeymoon stage, 2) Crisis and disenchantment, 3) Adjustment, 4) Acceptance, and 5) Re-entry. It defines cultural shock as the physical and emotional discomfort of living in a new country or culture. The document also notes there are two types of problems that can occur - when the native culture does something strange or when the newcomer does something that disturbs locals.
This document provides an outline for a typical business plan, including sections on the executive summary, company summary, products, market analysis, strategy, management, and finances. It discusses the contents that should be included in each section, such as an overview of the business, company structure, location, personnel, goals and objectives in the company summary section. The marketing section should include market research on customers and competitors as well as specific marketing and sales strategies. Operational details like overhead costs, suppliers, distribution, assets and insurance are also addressed.
Presentation delivered to Chinese students at the University of Electronic Science and Technology in Chengdu, Sichuan Province of China, in July, 2006.
This business proposal from Friends & Associates consulting firm outlines their approach to addressing organizational problems experienced by Divya Electronics Ltd. The proposal identifies issues like poor communication, lack of clear goals and vision, and employee morale and technological issues. Friends & Associates would set up new systems, provide training, develop planning strategies to define objectives, and create a new management structure. The estimated time for the project is 6 months and the projected costs are approximately 415,000 INR. The benefits would include motivated employees, improved communication, resolved technical issues, better services, increased productivity and brand reputation. The proposal also provides resumes of the experienced consulting team that would handle the project.
This document provides a business plan for a Dosa restaurant. It outlines objectives to keep food costs below 35% of revenue and expand marketing. The plan details the restaurant's mission to provide excellent food and service. It will feature indoor and outdoor seating with a unique Indian design. The menu will focus on dosas and other South Indian cuisine. The plan analyzes the target market and identifies competitors. It proposes strategies for marketing, sales, management, hiring staff, and financial projections.
Before you start a business you need capital to ensure the sufficient requirements. Therefore, you can raise capital from a number of parties such as bankers, investors and customers. Before you send your proposal, you need to explain more about the purpose, budget, target and the amount you want to borrow. So this is an example of the best presentation slide.
The Unify Company is a new centralized web development company in the Caraga Region of the Philippines. It is led by CEO Ferdinand Balbin and aims to create a website that promotes tourism and allows local businesses to advertise their products and services. This centralized portal will help overcome the challenges of individual business websites having low visibility. The company works with the Department of Tourism to distribute promotional materials and hopes to generate revenue through business subscriptions to the website.
This document discusses culture shock that foreigners may experience when communicating in a new culture. It identifies several factors that can cause culture shock, such as losing familiar social cues, differences in values and customs, and an inability to understand the new language and culture. The document also outlines the typical four stages of culture shock: the honeymoon stage, the crisis stage, the recovery stage, and the adjustment stage. Finally, it examines strategies foreigners use to adapt to culture shock, such as predeparture preparation to be aware of potential challenges, maintaining an open mindset, and gradually adapting to the new culture.
Abstract art relies on emotions, designs, shapes and colors rather than exact representation. It comes in various classifications like Abstract Expressionism, Cubism, and Neoplasticism. Abstract Expressionism focuses on spontaneity and showing feeling. Cubism analyzes subjects using geometry. Neoplasticism uses only horizontal and vertical lines with primary colors. Abstract art allows unlimited freedom of expression and interpretation of subjects in a nonrepresentational way.
Abstract On Depression
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The document defines adaptation as a change or adjustment made by organisms or systems to improve their situation or ability to function in a different environment. It discusses cultural adaptation as the process individuals go through to adjust to a new culture. This process typically involves stages of excitement, crisis or culture shock, adjustment, and acceptance of the new culture. The document provides examples of cultural factors that require adaptation, such as language, food, social norms, and climate. It also outlines common stages and challenges individuals may face when adapting to a new culture.
This document discusses culture shock and provides details on its causes, symptoms, and phases. It defines culture shock as the personal disorientation someone feels when experiencing an unfamiliar way of life in a new country or environment. The phases of culture shock are described as honeymoon, negotiation, adjustment, and mastery. Symptoms include isolation, homesickness, and nervousness. The document also covers reverse culture shock and how organizations can help employees overcome culture shock through training and support programs.
The document discusses abstract expressionism in American painting. It describes abstract expressionism as using cultural references of the tragic, unconscious, and primitive to create a unique evocative style. While similar to surrealism, abstract expressionism used a more direct and violent style on a larger physical scale. Paintings were intended to have a sublime aura that could transport viewers out of their body. Artists like Rothko and Pollock aimed to create worlds for viewers to explore in their large-scale works.
This document discusses cultural shock and reverse cultural shock experienced by international students. It defines cultural shock as emotional reactions to losing familiar cultural reinforcements and experiencing new cultural stimuli with little meaning. Reverse cultural shock refers to difficulties re-adjusting to one's home culture after living abroad. The document outlines four common behavioral patterns when facing cultural shock: trying to replicate home, idealizing the host country, open-mindedly experiencing differences, and withdrawing. It argues the most productive experience involves effectively coping with stresses to synthesize both cultures. Coping strategies for cultural and reverse cultural shock include understanding challenges, accessing social support, and maintaining an open mindset.
Culture shock is a psychological reaction people experience when living in a culture different from their own for an extended period of time. It occurs in four phases: honeymoon, crisis, recovery, and adjustment. The essay discusses the causes and effects of culture shock experienced by international students in the United States. Common causes include differences in language, food, social norms, and values. Effects include feelings of frustration, anxiety, loneliness, and isolation as students struggle to adjust. Proper preparation and developing social support systems can help smooth the transition between cultures and reduce the impacts of culture shock.
This document provides an overview of abstract expressionism. It discusses how abstract expressionism used cultural references like the tragic, unconscious, and primitive to create a unique evocative style of painting. It notes how abstract expressionism differed from surrealism by being more direct and violent in scale. The document also explores how artists like Rothko and Pollock saw their large-scale works as conveying sublime or tragic emotions that could transport viewers. Key techniques like decontextualized primitive symbols are also summarized.
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Expository
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This document discusses methods for creating a children's book that helps alleviate culture shock and teaches English and Chinese languages. To ease culture shock, the book should portray characters overcoming culture shock by relying on others from their own culture. It should also depict cultural differences sympathetically. To teach listening in English, the book should use rhyming words, repetition, and pattern breaks to emphasize phonetic differences. For Chinese, it should repeat tones and syllables to highlight how sounds change meaning in a tonal language. An audio component could reinforce pronunciation.
What is the value of studying humanities in a business or technical .pdfinfo785431
What is the value of studying humanities in a business or technical curriculum?
Solution
Having learned more about the myths and stories of Western civilization, I am understanding
more how study of the humanities (art, history, and literature) can be used to help people better
understand and communicate with one another. It is obvious that the study of humanities is not
just a college course, but it is an ongoing process and practice in life.
The humanities can first be used to understand the past which has created the present. The
culture which we have was shaped by the past. Facts, findings, and literature of even thousands
of years ago have influenced our world today. Knowing this past can allow people to understand
our present; knowing how we came to this present helps us to communicate about it and the
future.
The study of the humanities can also be used to realize differing interpretations of life and
history. Studying facts of the past helps to understand literature of the past. Art reflects the
cultures of the past, and shows how we achieved what we have today. For example, the Song of
Roland was very biased about the Saracens (Muslims). If one only studied literature, they would
have a totally skewed interpretation of who the Muslims were. By studying history though, we
know that the battle in this literature wasn\'t even against Muslims. Also by studying history and
religion we can see how Islam developed and what it really is. This is just one example of how
the comprehensive study of the humanities can be used to understand the world, and to
communicate fairly and intelligently with others in the world.
The humanities are not just part of the college\'s curriculum. The study of the humanities teaches
one how to study and look at how the past developed and how it has impacted today\'s world.
The humanities allows people of different cultures to communicate and understand their
sometimes common pasts but present differences. The humanities shows how different
disciplines affect and complement one another. Finally, the study of the humanities shows that
this study is ongoing and continual, constantly evolving and shaping.
Highly successful executives, entrepreneurs and policy makers offer words of wisdom about the
practical value of studying the humanities. “I think if you have a good background in what it is to
be human, an understanding of life, culture and society, it gives you a good perspective on
starting a business, instead of an education purely in business...You can always pick up how to
read a balance sheet and how to figure out profit and loss, but it\'s harder to pick up the other
stuff on the fly. ”
1. The humanities prepare you to fulfill your civic and cultural responsibilities.
The
reason that John Harvard left his library to the college in Cambridge,
Massachusetts, that Jane and Leland Stanford founded Stanford University, and
that states established land-grant colleges was to educate cultured and
useful citizens. T.
EDITORIALThe Art of Not KnowingElizabeth C. Pomeroy and EvonCanales257
This editorial discusses the importance of "the art of not knowing" in research and practice. It provides two examples where professionals made discoveries by embracing what they did not know: 1) A professor noticed that deaf students' writing errors were systematic, leading him to prove that sign language is a real language. 2) Doctors proved ulcers are caused by bacteria, changing treatment, despite prevailing theories. The document advocates maintaining an open mind and suspending assumptions to allow for new understandings and innovations. It argues the ability to acknowledge what one does not know, rather than clinging to existing knowledge, is vital for growth in social sciences.
This essay discusses abstract expressionism, considered a triumph in 20th century American art. It influenced generations of artists. The essay notes abstract expressionism used cultural references like the tragic, unconscious, and primitive to create a unique evocative style. While some see it as similar to surrealism, abstract expressionism worked more directly and violently on a larger physical scale. Rothko saw clouds of color in his paintings as abstract performers with tragic or ethereal qualities, and scale was important to the emotional effect on viewers. Artists were inspired by primitive art but removed symbols from their original contexts.
The document discusses conflicts and frustrations, describing conflict as a difficult decision between competing motives or behaviors. It describes Kurt Lewin's theory of approach and avoidance tendencies in conflict. Frustrations stem from an inability to overcome obstacles in the physical environment, restrictions from others, or satisfy conflicting motives. Physical environment frustrations include disease, poverty, and natural disasters. Social environment frustrations include restrictions from others like parents. Internal frustrations come from within individuals.
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Culture shock is defined as the physical and emotional discomfort experienced when entering a new culture. It is a process with four stages: the honeymoon stage, the rejection stage, the adjustment and reorientation stage, and the adaptation stage. During the rejection stage, the initial enthusiasm turns to irritation, frustration, anger, and depression as the newcomer notices only things that cause trouble in the new culture. Most people eventually adjust and accept the new customs, realizing that every culture has positives and negatives.
Culture shock is defined as the physical and emotional discomfort experienced when entering a new culture. It is a process with four stages: the honeymoon stage of excitement, the rejection stage of frustration and irritability, the adjustment and reorientation stage of understanding, and the adaptation stage of acceptance. Australians value independence, personal choice, and equality, which can cause culture shock for those from cultures with different values and expectations around these issues.
The document provides an overview of a training session on integrating cross-cultural communication concepts into ESL education. It discusses key theorists on culture and communication, introduces the concept of "culture bumps" as differences that cause disconnect, and describes experiential activities used in the training to help participants understand cultural perceptions and find commonalities between cultures. The training aims to help participants move beyond viewing differences as "them vs us" and instead recognize humans' shared qualities through culture-free conversations.
The document discusses culture shock and is divided into three parts. Part I defines culture shock and outlines its common symptoms and stages. Symptoms include sadness, loneliness, and changes in temperament or identity. Stages include an initial "honeymoon" period, a crisis period, understanding of the new culture, and potential "re-entry" shock upon returning home. Part II describes different types of culture shocks based on interviews, such as related to perception, religion, beliefs, and language. Part III concludes that the only solution is to learn about the new culture without judgment and lists suggestions to help overcome culture shock like patience, learning, self-care, and physical activity.
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1. Culture shock
Introduction:
The phenomenon of culture shock can be traced back to the existence of first human being on the earth
and it existed in one or another way however, in literature the concept of culture shock was first coined in
1958. The term culture shock was first mentioned by Kalvero Oberg in 1960. Culture shock refers to the
situation where a person moves from a culture which is familiar to an unfamiliar one resulting in new
experiences and causing distress and discomfort or sense of loneliness. It does not mean that only a
person who moves into a new country will experience culture shock. Someone entering into a new
neighborhood can experience culture shock, a person going to a new city with in the same country can
face culture shock or even college students experience culture shock in the initial days of college.
Culture shock can be comprehensively understood as “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”.
Literature Review:
The concept of culture shock grabbed the attention of researchers and sociologists because of its
interesting nature and its need to be diagnosed and treated for somehow its severe consequences.
People living in a particular society share somehow common culture. They may not have the same
culture but later on start to adapt to that culture. They will more likely perceive things same in broader
term and their thinking pattern start to act alike to major issues and stimulus. According to a study
conducted by Hallowell, people with different cultures will perceive things differently because they have
been selectively sensitized to certain arrays of stimulus rather than others as a function of one cultural
group rather than other (Hallowell, 1951). This means that they start to act in such shared patterns
unknowingly. Opposite is the case with cross-culture connection where the respondent is an alien in the
community thus faces culture shock. In addition to traditional behaviors and customs, culture includes a
conceptual style i.e. organizing things or putting things in a specific way. People try to match external
stimulus with internal conceptual patterns, if they don’t match people will start feeling stressed and
discomfort and that will result in a cultural shock (Price-Williams, 1980). Culture shock has also been
studied in context of colleges and universities. Horn did a study on American first-generation students in
1998. His concludes that about one-fourth of the first-generation students who enter a four-Year
College in U.S. do not return for the second year because of the culture shock to which they fail to adapt
(Horn, 1998).
2. Scope of the study:
The essay is limited to culture shock from a university student’s perspective explaining how culture
shock is faced and encountered by a student coming to a new university/college and what its
consequences are? Also it does not serve the whole population and scenarios i.e. cannot be generalized
because personalities differ from person to person. It means that an event may be a reason of culture
shock for one person but it may not cause culture shock to another person.
Significance:
This essay will be an addition to the existing literature which can be used in future researches. It can also
be used as a guide by the new students to have the knowhow of culture shock, which is faced by almost
every new student. This research work can be used also by the faculty of the host colleges to minimize
the effects of culture shock.
Discussion:
Culture shock is not a one go situation but it should be treated as a complete process from the start
phase to the final phase where culture shock is finally encountered. Theory describes it in a process of 4
stages i.e. Honeymoon stage, crises stage, recovery stage and adaptation stage. Honeymoon stage
starts with the day when a student gets admission in a new college/university. This stage is dominated
by enthusiasm and fascination about the host college. The student is delighted as well as curious about
the new friends he will meet, new teachers and whole new environment. Honeymoon stage is followed
by the crisis stage. This is the basic stage where culture shock actually happens. The student may
counter language barriers, failure in making new friends, inability to adjust to the new community and
culture etc. This will result in anxiety, stress and frustration. The crises stage is followed by the recovery
stage. This is the stage where the student recognizes his problems and starts to cope up with the new
culture. He will start making friends in the host college, working on his language barriers and other
adjustments. Anxiety and frustration vanishes and is replaced by confidence and acceptance of the host
values. Now the student becomes functional and gets functional with the system. The final stage is
adaptation/adjustment stage. In this stage the student fully adapts the new culture which is no more
alien or a nightmare to him.
It is of immense importance to know what causes culture shock to a new college student. One of the
major causes is the mismatch of expectations. The student might have some expectations or standards
set in the honeymoon stage which unfortunately do not meet with the actual and thus results in cultural
shock. Another reason can be the newness of the environment. This newness may comprise of the
modernity in the new college. Here important to know is “backwardness” can also be the reason of
culture shock. Changes in educational system can also be a cause for the shock. It includes the
complexity in the syllabus, tough teaching methods etc. Cultural shock can target a student if he/she
does not have prior knowledge about the new college.
3. It may be very difficult to know if a person is in the crises stage however there are some symptoms that
may give a clue. The student will feel homesickness where he will talk and remind more about his
friends and family at home. He will also feel pity over himself and start considering himself weak and
unhealthy. Anger can be another symptom and it can range to highly harmful. She will no more trust her
friends and will have a sense of mistrust. She will look stressed and strained and will be in deep
depression. She will have no confidence in herself. She will be getting more introvert and shy to express
her point of view thus resulting in agreeableness to everyone. These were some of the symptoms that
are apparent and may have lots of other indications as well.
Conclusion:
The likelihood of culture shock is very high. It is the distress and frustration caused when we go to a
place with a new culture. Culture shock as like in other ways can also affect a student when he goes into
a new college. The crises stage is most important stage where actual culture shock happens. Culture
shock may be because of lack of knowledge about the college, environment and new teachers. It is
indicated by the distrust, frustration, homesickness, grief and anger. How long will it last varies from
person to person depending on their personalities, backgrounds and mental conceptions. It may lead to
high turnovers for colleges as indicated by Horn’s study which exerts that about one-fourth of the four-
year college students do not go to the same college in their second year. However it can be reduced or
avoided if students seek prior knowledge about the new college, administration arrange proper
orientations, being helpful and finally set same medium of communication.
Possible solutions, suggestions and recommendations:
Here are few solutions which we think can be of use if applied.
a. Students should have enough knowledge i.e. through reading about his/her college to
avoid/minimize the effect of culture shock.
b. There should be proper orientation sessions for the new comers to know more about their new
college.
c. Staff and administration in the new college should be lenient and try to help the new-comers to
adjust.
d. Medium of communication should be same for all the students.
4. References:
Hallowell. (1951). cultural factors in the structuralization of perception. social psychology at the
crossroads .
Horn. (1998). Stopouts or Stayouts? Undergraduates who leave college in first year. Waashington: US
department of education.
Kim. (1988). COmmunication and cross-cultura. Multi lingual matters .
Tinto, V. (2000). Taking retention seriously: Rethinking the first year of college. NACADA Journal, 19(2),
5–10.
Zapf, M. K. (1991). Cross-cultural transitions and wellness: Dealing with culture shock. International
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