Intercultural learning involves affective and behavioral processes, as well as cognitive ones. Throughout this course, you will have the opportunity to gain knowledge, skills and attitudes that will increase your intercultural communication competence. 跨文化学习包括情感和行为过程以及认知过 程。通过本课程，你将有机会获得知识，技 能和态度，将提高你的跨文化交际能力
Individual VS Group
Party
Voice of talking in public
Low VS High
Standing in a queue
Line VS Fan
Idea of oneself
Individual-centered VS Group-centered
Leadership
The Purpose
The general purpose of this course is to understand the ways in which culture interrelates with and effects communication processes.
本课程的主要目的是了解文化与沟通过程相 互关系及其影响。
Equal VS Power
The child
Daily life of old people
With a dog VS With a child
Personal Relationship
Simple VS Complex
Case Study
一位美国同事感冒了，中国同事表示关心
Chinese: You look pale. What’s the matter? American: I’m feeling sick. A cold, maybe. Chinese: Go and see the doctor. Drink more water. Did you take any pills? Chinese medicine works wonderful. Would you like to try? Put on more clothes. Have a good rest. American: You are not my mother, are you?
Time for a shower
In thning
The way of making comments
Direct VS Indirect
Punctuality
On time VS Late
Attitude for anger
The way of life
Intercultural Communication
Lead in—discuss if the woman is beautiful.
Discussion
Why take Intercultural Communication?
Why take Intercultural Communication?
People are different throughout the world, culturally, religiously, ideologically and racially, actually different in almost every aspect, therefore we are supposed to know about their differences as much as possible, just for a smooth communication among the modern life around the world. You will make it by learning Intercultural Communication.
文化差异：美国人比较看中个人的独立性。受人 照顾往往被视为弱者。给对方出主意或提建议时， 不能使对方认为自己小看他的能力。美国人对上 面第一句话的反应通常是“Take care of yourself. I hope you’ll be better soon.”不必教人怎么做。中国 人则以出主意提建议表示关心，而且以兄弟姐妹 或父母亲人的口吻，或以过来人的口气，这对美 国人行不通。 特别忠告：对病人表示关心，不必尽提建议。
Define cultures yourself
Please write down whatever comes to your mind when you hear or think of culture.
Elements of Culture
Intercultural Communication Defined
Intercultural Communication means the exchange or communication between people who have different cultural backgrounds.
Three meals a day
Transportation