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- 1. To what extentcan language affect how you fit into a certain community? Melody, Chantelle, Miyu
- 2. Who are we? Miyu:Japanese. Lived in Thailand and the Philippines until I was 5, and lived in Japan ever since. Only been to International Schools. Melody: Swiss-Australian . Lived in Australia for 6 years of my life and has always attended International Schools, except in Australia. Chantelle: British. Born in Holland. Lived most of my life in Cyprus. Always went to military schools until YIS.
- 3. Linking Questions Culture Language QuickTime™ anda decompressor are needed to see this picture.
- 4. What Is Language? Transactional:used to get things done Expressive: used to express feelings Social: used to communicate and relate with others Self-communication: used to think to yourself
- 5. The Effect ofLanguage Transactional- If you cannot speak the language of the area, then you may have trouble carrying out a task. Expressive- If you cannot speak the language of the area, then there may be a miscommunication while trying to express feelings/concerns Social: if you cannot speak the language of the area, then you may have trouble making friends, fit into the community, and may not be accepted. Self-communication: does not affect how you fit into a community
- 6. Perspectives on the difficultiesof fitting into a country completely alien to you.
- 7. Non-verbal Communications Form of communicationthat does not involve the use of spoken language. The speaker and his or her use of the environment that have potential message value for the receiver generate it. It is both intentional and unintentional, however most speakers are not conscious of this.
- 8. Examples of CulturalDifferences In Non- verbal Communications 1. General Appearance/ Dress 2. Body Movement/ Gestures 3. Posture 4. Facial Expressions 5. Eye Contact 6. Touch
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- 10. Tiger and Pigs Tigerwas nursed by a mother pig when she was a baby so she does not think that pigs are food.
- 11. Usually prey forthese tawny owl chicks, this thrush has been accepted as their pal Owl and Thrush Tinkabelle the sheep stands with her two dog friends. Tinkabelle apparently believes that she is a dog after being nurtured by a pet Labrador. Sheep and Dogs Eight-month-old orphan elephant Themba, show name means ‘hope’ in Xhosa, has struck up a friendship with asheep called Albert at the Shamwari Game Reserve In South Africa Elephant and Sheep
- 12. Background and History ofthe Country
- 13. Background and History History I.E. Korea and Japan 1920-1945: Japan invaded Korea and tried to erase Korean culture and language Bad Japanese reputation in Korea Language not a huge role Fame of the Area Easier to get around urban areas than rural areas More English translations in signs and directions in cities because they expect more tourists. Harder to get around if you don’t speak English
- 14. The Amount of TimeSpent In the Country
- 15. The Amount ofTime Spent In the Country The longer you spend time in a certain environment, the better you know about the culture Naturally learn the non-verbal communications appropriate for the culture If you live in a country long enough, you would be able to be able to communicate the basic phrases that you need to survive People are used to your presence
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- 17. Time Period Education andmore access to resources Travelling is easier and faster Multi national companies Global communications Changes in Law
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- 19. Effort Effort to learnthe language and be able to communicate with more people Effort to find out more information about the culture, food, religion, climate, history, traditions, politics, music, education, etc Effort to try to make friends and to get to know more people by join local clubs and organizations Effort to try to act so that people would accept you more
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