This document discusses culture shock, its causes and effects, and strategies for educators to minimize culture shock in their students. It defines culture shock as the reaction people experience when faced with unfamiliar cultural norms and expectations. The document outlines Oberg's four stages of culture shock and discusses common contributing factors. It also examines how culture shock can manifest mentally, emotionally, and physically, providing examples of common symptoms. The document notes potential problems culture shock can cause for students and educators, and provides recommendations for educators to create a supportive environment and get to know their students to combat culture shock.
Culture Shock: Normal Progression of Reactions to an Unfamiliar EnvironmentMary Acevedo
This document discusses the four basic stages of culture shock that people often experience when moving to an unfamiliar environment. The first stage is the honeymoon stage, characterized by fascination with the new culture. The second stage is the hostile stage, where the person struggles with the language and values. In the third recovery stage, the person attempts to learn the language and cultural cues. The final adjustment stage involves accepting the new culture. The teacher can help students through culture shock by modeling curiosity about their cultures and understanding symptoms of stress.
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.
This document discusses cultural shock and acculturation. It defines culture and acculturation, and describes the acculturation curve, also known as the cultural shock curve. The curve has four stages - honeymoon, crisis, recovery, and adjustment. It discusses how moving to a new culture can disrupt routines and cause stress and uncertainty. Working in a multicultural environment can also lead to misunderstandings due to cultural differences in work routines, schedules, and expectations. The document concludes by emphasizing the importance of understanding cultural shock and acculturation to make international experiences more successful and to better adjust to a new culture.
This document discusses challenges to cross-cultural communication in Spain. It notes that Spain has a unique culture and language that can make communication difficult for newcomers unprepared for cultural differences. The document recommends learning about Spanish culture, regions, customs and language to minimize culture shock and maximize successful communication. However, it acknowledges that no amount of pre-study can fully prepare one for living in a new culture. Effective long-term communication requires experiencing Spanish culture firsthand. The document also discusses universal principles of cross-cultural communication, including dealing with ethnocentrism, culture shock, stereotyping, and language barriers.
The document discusses culture shock, which refers to the anxiety and feelings experienced when operating within an unfamiliar culture. It occurs due to difficulties assimilating into a new culture and not knowing what is appropriate. There are typically 3-5 phases of culture shock with varying symptoms like irritability, homesickness, and stereotyping. The phases include an initial euphoria/honeymoon phase, then a culture shock phase with frustration and anger towards cultural differences, followed by adjustment and adaptation phases where the person grows accustomed to the new culture. Culture shock can also occur when returning to one's home culture in the form of reverse culture shock.
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.
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.
This document discusses culture shock, its causes and effects, and strategies for educators to minimize culture shock in their students. It defines culture shock as the reaction people experience when faced with unfamiliar cultural norms and expectations. The document outlines Oberg's four stages of culture shock and discusses common contributing factors. It also examines how culture shock can manifest mentally, emotionally, and physically, providing examples of common symptoms. The document notes potential problems culture shock can cause for students and educators, and provides recommendations for educators to create a supportive environment and get to know their students to combat culture shock.
Culture Shock: Normal Progression of Reactions to an Unfamiliar EnvironmentMary Acevedo
This document discusses the four basic stages of culture shock that people often experience when moving to an unfamiliar environment. The first stage is the honeymoon stage, characterized by fascination with the new culture. The second stage is the hostile stage, where the person struggles with the language and values. In the third recovery stage, the person attempts to learn the language and cultural cues. The final adjustment stage involves accepting the new culture. The teacher can help students through culture shock by modeling curiosity about their cultures and understanding symptoms of stress.
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.
This document discusses cultural shock and acculturation. It defines culture and acculturation, and describes the acculturation curve, also known as the cultural shock curve. The curve has four stages - honeymoon, crisis, recovery, and adjustment. It discusses how moving to a new culture can disrupt routines and cause stress and uncertainty. Working in a multicultural environment can also lead to misunderstandings due to cultural differences in work routines, schedules, and expectations. The document concludes by emphasizing the importance of understanding cultural shock and acculturation to make international experiences more successful and to better adjust to a new culture.
This document discusses challenges to cross-cultural communication in Spain. It notes that Spain has a unique culture and language that can make communication difficult for newcomers unprepared for cultural differences. The document recommends learning about Spanish culture, regions, customs and language to minimize culture shock and maximize successful communication. However, it acknowledges that no amount of pre-study can fully prepare one for living in a new culture. Effective long-term communication requires experiencing Spanish culture firsthand. The document also discusses universal principles of cross-cultural communication, including dealing with ethnocentrism, culture shock, stereotyping, and language barriers.
The document discusses culture shock, which refers to the anxiety and feelings experienced when operating within an unfamiliar culture. It occurs due to difficulties assimilating into a new culture and not knowing what is appropriate. There are typically 3-5 phases of culture shock with varying symptoms like irritability, homesickness, and stereotyping. The phases include an initial euphoria/honeymoon phase, then a culture shock phase with frustration and anger towards cultural differences, followed by adjustment and adaptation phases where the person grows accustomed to the new culture. Culture shock can also occur when returning to one's home culture in the form of reverse culture shock.
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.
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 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.
Cross-cultural adjustment can be difficult and varies greatly between individuals. The experience is often likened to a roller coaster, with periods of elation and depression. There are typically stages in the adjustment process including an initial "honeymoon period", followed by culture shock as problems arise, then an initial adjustment period as everyday tasks are managed. Later, individuals may feel mental isolation and loneliness before finally reaching acceptance and integration in the new culture. Developing social relationships with others from one's own and the new culture can help ease the adjustment. Maintaining a balance between cultural patterns is also suggested to help in the long term.
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.
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Culture Schock Essay
Culture in ancient times was defined as the sum total of the equipment of the human individual, which enables him to be attuned to his immediate environment on the historical past on the other . It reflects in effect what humans have added to Nature. It comprises the spiritual, material, intellectual and emotional features of a society and includes, in addition to the arts and letters, the value systems, traditions, modes of life and beliefs of the society. It also absorbs from other cultures and undergoes changes with time, sometimes beneficial, sometimes regressive. (Barlas, 15). Culture shock is a severe psychological reaction that results from adjusting to the realities of a society radically different from one s own. The actual...show more content...(Marx, 5). In his original article, Oberg lists six main aspects of culture shock: 1. Strain caused by the effort to adapt. 2. Sense of loss and feelings of deprivation in relation to friends, status, profession and possessions. 3. Feeling rejected by or rejecting members of the new culture. 4. Confusion in role, values and self identity. 5. Anxiety and even disgust/anger about foreign practices. 6. Feelings of helplessness, not being able to cope with the new environment. Culture shock in all its diverse form is completely normal and is part of a successful process of adaptation. Oberg also developed a model of adaptation that suggests that going abroad or working internationally put you through or cycle of distinct phases on the way to final adaptations. The first stage is the honeymoon phase, where all encounters in a new place are seen as exciting, positive and stimulating. The new life is viewed as providing
Culture bound syndrome, culture related specific disorders, culture specific disorders/ syndromes, exotic psychiatric syndromes or Rare atypical unclassifiable disorders.
Module 2 topic 4 en Dementia and influence of cultureEDUNET
Learn about different aspects of dementia and how influence of culture on patient’s, family’s and care worker’s experience.
At the end of this module, you will have knowledge and understandings of people with dementia needs , their family needs and respect of human rights in relation to culture and compassion.
Authors:
Victor Dudau
EDUNET Organisations
Craiova, Romania
Cultural conflicts can arise from misinterpretations, ethnocentrism, stereotypes, and prejudice between cultures. When people move to a new culture, they experience stages of cultural adjustment including initial fascination, culture shock, learning to navigate daily life, potential isolation, and eventual acceptance and integration. Upon returning home, people may also go through return anxiety, an initial excitement, and then re-entry shock as friends and family do not fully understand their experiences in the new culture. Preventing conflicts and easing adjustment requires awareness of cultural influences and sensitivity to differences.
Cultural conflicts can arise from misinterpretations, ethnocentrism, stereotypes, and prejudice between cultures. When people move to a new culture, they experience culture shock as they adjust to different customs and ways of life. There are distinct stages of adjustment, beginning with an initial "honeymoon period" excitement, followed by culture shock and struggles with daily tasks. With time and experience, people can progress to feeling more mentally isolated, then eventually reaching acceptance and integration into the new culture. Upon returning home, people may also experience reverse culture shock in readjusting to their native culture. Preventing cross-cultural conflicts requires awareness of attitudes and sensitivity to cultural differences.
The document outlines an exercise for developing cultural competence. It begins with defining culture and competence, noting that cultural competence involves having knowledge, awareness, and sensitivity to different cultures. It then discusses common negative responses like lack of knowledge, fear, and feeling pressure when encountering new cultural situations. The document describes an exercise where participants discuss how they react to unfamiliar patient situations and strategies for understanding different cultural perspectives. Finally, it presents a continuum of cultural competence ranging from destructiveness to proficiency.
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.
The document outlines an exercise for developing cultural competence. It discusses defining key terms like culture, competence, knowledge, awareness and sensitivity. Culture is defined as integrated patterns of human behavior including thoughts, communication, customs and beliefs of social groups. Competence is having the capacity to function within a cultural context. The document also presents a cultural competence continuum ranging from cultural destructiveness to cultural proficiency. Participants will do exercises to reflect on their reactions to new cultural situations and ways to enhance understanding of cultural differences.
Culture shock refers to the anxiety and feelings experienced when operating within an unfamiliar culture. It stems from difficulties assimilating to a new culture and knowing what is appropriate. Symptoms include irritability, homesickness, withdrawal, and stereotyping of the host culture.
Culture shock occurs in phases - an initial euphoria/honeymoon phase is followed by a crisis phase as differences between cultures become clearer and unpleasant feelings emerge. The adjustment phase involves developing routines in the new culture and reducing negative reactions, while the adaptation phase involves feeling at home and adopting aspects of the new culture. Re-entry shock also occurs when returning to one's home culture.
Learning Tool "Dementia and influence of culture".
Made in the framework of the IENE7 project funded with support from the European Commission.
This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
Please, visit www.iene7.eu.
From cultural meetings to multiculturalismawidzinska
This document summarizes key concepts related to intercultural communication and adaptation to new cultures. It discusses the stages of acculturation individuals experience when encountering a new culture, including euphoria, culture shock, adjustment, and achieving a stable state. It also describes the concepts of etic and emic perspectives, the role of strangers in cultural interactions, and characteristics of those who have lived in multiple cultures like third culture kids. The summary provides an overview of important theoretical frameworks for understanding intercultural encounters and cultural adaptation.
intercultural communication for journalismokeyoben10
This document discusses key concepts in intercultural communication including ethnocentrism, prejudice, stereotypes, and culture shock. It defines ethnocentrism as the belief in the superiority of one's own culture and lists types such as consumer and cross-cultural ethnocentrism. Prejudice is defined as preconceived feelings that one culture is better than others, and can include racism, sexism, and other forms. Stereotypes are oversimplified or distorted views of other groups. Culture shock is the feeling of confusion when exposed to an unfamiliar culture, and it discusses the stages of culture shock like honeymoon and negotiation periods. The document also provides tips for overcoming culture shock and lists
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.
1Intercultural CommunicationWhat is cultureCultur.docxRAJU852744
1
Intercultural Communication
What is culture?
Culture is:
a patterned way of thinking and living
culture is learned
ex:
is often flexible and open for negotiation
culture is dynamic
enacted in our everyday life
culture is pervasive and omnipresent
ex:
value-loaded
ex: stereotypes, cultural values (family vs. individual)
In other words, culture reflects values and beliefs of a larger system
How do we see ourselves?
AMERICAN:
as individuals
what we achieve
through skills valued
learn from personal
experiences
feel guilt when we don’t
live up to our ideals
CONTRAST:
as part of family, group
a person’s background,
connections valued
learn from wisdom of
others
feel shame when fail to
live up to group
standards
2
How do we see others?
AMERICAN:
minimize status
differences
stress informality
strive for equality
between sexes
join or leave groups as
they meet our needs
CONTRAST:
stress differences,
show respect for
authority
stress formality
sex differentiation, men
more powerful
group loyalty, identity
ends in themselves
How do we go about tasks?
AMERICAN:
favor talking
disagreement out
teasing and kidding are
acceptable, fun
friendships based on
mutual interests, limited
obligations, activity
based
CONTRAST:
disagreement = face
loss, be indirect
avoid embarrassing
others
a few very close
friendships with high
obligation, based on
being together
Contrasts are:
USEFUL for anticipating, understanding
collectivism vs. individualism
high contact vs. low contact cultures
high context vs. low context cultures
Different interpretations
Different patterns of behavior
3
However:
No culture sits at extreme:
Differences are in degree
Generalization obscure:
Individual, subgroup differences
Situational variation
Change
The Dilemma of Ethnocentrism
Xenophobia
the fear of strangers
a trait shared by most human being, regardless
of the culture
Ethnocentrism
one sees one’s own nation (or culture) as the
center of the universe
Is ethnocentrism good or bad?
Salvages
4
The Dilemma of Ethnocentrism
+ : foundation of group pride, patriotism, and
the continuance of the culture
- : increases xenophobia => people from
other cultures are abnormal, incorrect, and
inappropriate
Ethnocentrism, nevertheless, is a major
barrier for intercultural communication.
Culture and Body
Culture as a value system influences how we understand
our body
Organ donation: a gift of life
Tibetan Sky Burial
Do you think you experience your body differently
because of your culture?
Hmong: dab
Chinese: Chi
The Sixth Sense
Culture patterns individual’s somatic systems of stress
Asian vs. Hispanic Refugees
Biological body vs. experience of body & illness
Culture and Illness Experiences
Culture patterns individual’s somatic systems of stress
Waitzkin and Magana (1997): In Southeast A.
This document discusses key concepts relating to culture and mental health. It defines culture and related terms, and explains how culture can influence various aspects of mental health, including definitions of normality and abnormality, symptom presentation, help-seeking behavior, and response to treatment. It also discusses culture-bound syndromes and how non-biological factors like cultural beliefs, traditional medicine use, and patient compliance can impact psychopharmacology.
Reflections on universal_and_culturallyAlex Stolberg
This document discusses the cultural dimensions of traumatic stress and how cultural differences can lead to negative impacts on relationships and mental health. It argues that prevailing paradigms in psychiatry overlook how an individual's values, worldviews, and cultural orientations influence their experiences and reactions. Experiences that traumatize one culture may be viewed differently in another culture. The document also discusses how collisions between cultures with conflicting values and norms can result in destructiveness, conflicts, and traumatic stress, especially in multicultural societies and between supposedly friendly cultures. It critiques tendencies in psychiatry to reduce problems to individual vulnerability and discount cultural factors.
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.
Cross-cultural adjustment can be difficult and varies greatly between individuals. The experience is often likened to a roller coaster, with periods of elation and depression. There are typically stages in the adjustment process including an initial "honeymoon period", followed by culture shock as problems arise, then an initial adjustment period as everyday tasks are managed. Later, individuals may feel mental isolation and loneliness before finally reaching acceptance and integration in the new culture. Developing social relationships with others from one's own and the new culture can help ease the adjustment. Maintaining a balance between cultural patterns is also suggested to help in the long term.
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.
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Culture Schock Essay
Culture in ancient times was defined as the sum total of the equipment of the human individual, which enables him to be attuned to his immediate environment on the historical past on the other . It reflects in effect what humans have added to Nature. It comprises the spiritual, material, intellectual and emotional features of a society and includes, in addition to the arts and letters, the value systems, traditions, modes of life and beliefs of the society. It also absorbs from other cultures and undergoes changes with time, sometimes beneficial, sometimes regressive. (Barlas, 15). Culture shock is a severe psychological reaction that results from adjusting to the realities of a society radically different from one s own. The actual...show more content...(Marx, 5). In his original article, Oberg lists six main aspects of culture shock: 1. Strain caused by the effort to adapt. 2. Sense of loss and feelings of deprivation in relation to friends, status, profession and possessions. 3. Feeling rejected by or rejecting members of the new culture. 4. Confusion in role, values and self identity. 5. Anxiety and even disgust/anger about foreign practices. 6. Feelings of helplessness, not being able to cope with the new environment. Culture shock in all its diverse form is completely normal and is part of a successful process of adaptation. Oberg also developed a model of adaptation that suggests that going abroad or working internationally put you through or cycle of distinct phases on the way to final adaptations. The first stage is the honeymoon phase, where all encounters in a new place are seen as exciting, positive and stimulating. The new life is viewed as providing
Culture bound syndrome, culture related specific disorders, culture specific disorders/ syndromes, exotic psychiatric syndromes or Rare atypical unclassifiable disorders.
Module 2 topic 4 en Dementia and influence of cultureEDUNET
Learn about different aspects of dementia and how influence of culture on patient’s, family’s and care worker’s experience.
At the end of this module, you will have knowledge and understandings of people with dementia needs , their family needs and respect of human rights in relation to culture and compassion.
Authors:
Victor Dudau
EDUNET Organisations
Craiova, Romania
Cultural conflicts can arise from misinterpretations, ethnocentrism, stereotypes, and prejudice between cultures. When people move to a new culture, they experience stages of cultural adjustment including initial fascination, culture shock, learning to navigate daily life, potential isolation, and eventual acceptance and integration. Upon returning home, people may also go through return anxiety, an initial excitement, and then re-entry shock as friends and family do not fully understand their experiences in the new culture. Preventing conflicts and easing adjustment requires awareness of cultural influences and sensitivity to differences.
Cultural conflicts can arise from misinterpretations, ethnocentrism, stereotypes, and prejudice between cultures. When people move to a new culture, they experience culture shock as they adjust to different customs and ways of life. There are distinct stages of adjustment, beginning with an initial "honeymoon period" excitement, followed by culture shock and struggles with daily tasks. With time and experience, people can progress to feeling more mentally isolated, then eventually reaching acceptance and integration into the new culture. Upon returning home, people may also experience reverse culture shock in readjusting to their native culture. Preventing cross-cultural conflicts requires awareness of attitudes and sensitivity to cultural differences.
The document outlines an exercise for developing cultural competence. It begins with defining culture and competence, noting that cultural competence involves having knowledge, awareness, and sensitivity to different cultures. It then discusses common negative responses like lack of knowledge, fear, and feeling pressure when encountering new cultural situations. The document describes an exercise where participants discuss how they react to unfamiliar patient situations and strategies for understanding different cultural perspectives. Finally, it presents a continuum of cultural competence ranging from destructiveness to proficiency.
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.
The document outlines an exercise for developing cultural competence. It discusses defining key terms like culture, competence, knowledge, awareness and sensitivity. Culture is defined as integrated patterns of human behavior including thoughts, communication, customs and beliefs of social groups. Competence is having the capacity to function within a cultural context. The document also presents a cultural competence continuum ranging from cultural destructiveness to cultural proficiency. Participants will do exercises to reflect on their reactions to new cultural situations and ways to enhance understanding of cultural differences.
Culture shock refers to the anxiety and feelings experienced when operating within an unfamiliar culture. It stems from difficulties assimilating to a new culture and knowing what is appropriate. Symptoms include irritability, homesickness, withdrawal, and stereotyping of the host culture.
Culture shock occurs in phases - an initial euphoria/honeymoon phase is followed by a crisis phase as differences between cultures become clearer and unpleasant feelings emerge. The adjustment phase involves developing routines in the new culture and reducing negative reactions, while the adaptation phase involves feeling at home and adopting aspects of the new culture. Re-entry shock also occurs when returning to one's home culture.
Learning Tool "Dementia and influence of culture".
Made in the framework of the IENE7 project funded with support from the European Commission.
This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
Please, visit www.iene7.eu.
From cultural meetings to multiculturalismawidzinska
This document summarizes key concepts related to intercultural communication and adaptation to new cultures. It discusses the stages of acculturation individuals experience when encountering a new culture, including euphoria, culture shock, adjustment, and achieving a stable state. It also describes the concepts of etic and emic perspectives, the role of strangers in cultural interactions, and characteristics of those who have lived in multiple cultures like third culture kids. The summary provides an overview of important theoretical frameworks for understanding intercultural encounters and cultural adaptation.
intercultural communication for journalismokeyoben10
This document discusses key concepts in intercultural communication including ethnocentrism, prejudice, stereotypes, and culture shock. It defines ethnocentrism as the belief in the superiority of one's own culture and lists types such as consumer and cross-cultural ethnocentrism. Prejudice is defined as preconceived feelings that one culture is better than others, and can include racism, sexism, and other forms. Stereotypes are oversimplified or distorted views of other groups. Culture shock is the feeling of confusion when exposed to an unfamiliar culture, and it discusses the stages of culture shock like honeymoon and negotiation periods. The document also provides tips for overcoming culture shock and lists
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.
1Intercultural CommunicationWhat is cultureCultur.docxRAJU852744
1
Intercultural Communication
What is culture?
Culture is:
a patterned way of thinking and living
culture is learned
ex:
is often flexible and open for negotiation
culture is dynamic
enacted in our everyday life
culture is pervasive and omnipresent
ex:
value-loaded
ex: stereotypes, cultural values (family vs. individual)
In other words, culture reflects values and beliefs of a larger system
How do we see ourselves?
AMERICAN:
as individuals
what we achieve
through skills valued
learn from personal
experiences
feel guilt when we don’t
live up to our ideals
CONTRAST:
as part of family, group
a person’s background,
connections valued
learn from wisdom of
others
feel shame when fail to
live up to group
standards
2
How do we see others?
AMERICAN:
minimize status
differences
stress informality
strive for equality
between sexes
join or leave groups as
they meet our needs
CONTRAST:
stress differences,
show respect for
authority
stress formality
sex differentiation, men
more powerful
group loyalty, identity
ends in themselves
How do we go about tasks?
AMERICAN:
favor talking
disagreement out
teasing and kidding are
acceptable, fun
friendships based on
mutual interests, limited
obligations, activity
based
CONTRAST:
disagreement = face
loss, be indirect
avoid embarrassing
others
a few very close
friendships with high
obligation, based on
being together
Contrasts are:
USEFUL for anticipating, understanding
collectivism vs. individualism
high contact vs. low contact cultures
high context vs. low context cultures
Different interpretations
Different patterns of behavior
3
However:
No culture sits at extreme:
Differences are in degree
Generalization obscure:
Individual, subgroup differences
Situational variation
Change
The Dilemma of Ethnocentrism
Xenophobia
the fear of strangers
a trait shared by most human being, regardless
of the culture
Ethnocentrism
one sees one’s own nation (or culture) as the
center of the universe
Is ethnocentrism good or bad?
Salvages
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The Dilemma of Ethnocentrism
+ : foundation of group pride, patriotism, and
the continuance of the culture
- : increases xenophobia => people from
other cultures are abnormal, incorrect, and
inappropriate
Ethnocentrism, nevertheless, is a major
barrier for intercultural communication.
Culture and Body
Culture as a value system influences how we understand
our body
Organ donation: a gift of life
Tibetan Sky Burial
Do you think you experience your body differently
because of your culture?
Hmong: dab
Chinese: Chi
The Sixth Sense
Culture patterns individual’s somatic systems of stress
Asian vs. Hispanic Refugees
Biological body vs. experience of body & illness
Culture and Illness Experiences
Culture patterns individual’s somatic systems of stress
Waitzkin and Magana (1997): In Southeast A.
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2. Culture Shock is:
The term, culture shock, was
introduced for the first time in 1958
by Kalervo Oberg. Today we
understand culture shock as a
reaction people experience when faced
with cultural realities that differ
from their own personal expectations
and norms.
4. Contributing factors
/ Ethnocentrism
/ Tendency to stereotype
/ Low levels of similarities in beliefs, values,
norms, and attitudes
/ Misinterpretations of behaviors and
intentions of the other cultural group
/ Motivations for/ traumas associated with
traveling to the new culture
5. Causes:
/ Unfamiliarity with the new culture and
surroundings
/ Inability to effectively use or understand
new language and cultural symbols
/ Discrepancies between the demands of new
situations and the resources for dealing
with them
/ Cognitive fatigue
7. Symptoms
/ Difficulty in focusing and processing/retaining
new information
/ Small aches, pains, and new allergies.
/ Sleeping too much or too little.
/ Feeling sad, depressed, vulnerable, powerless.
/ Decreased confidence, increased apathy
/ Developing stereotypes of the dominant culture
8. Potential Problems for
Educators
Raising Krashen’s affective filter
High Anxiety
Low Motivation
Low Self-confidence
Misinterpretation of culture shock side
effects as products of learning disabilities
Physical effects that result in frequent
absences
10. Cultural Awareness of
Communication
Everything that occurs with in school involves
communication
Communication through oral and written symbols
Communication through non verbal symbols