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1、DefinitionWhat is culture shock ?lThe term culture shock was first introduced by the anthropologist Oberg in 1954. It is a term used to describe the anxiety and feelings (of surprise, disorientation, confusion, etc.) felt when people have to operate within an entirely different cultural or social en

2、vironment, such as a foreign country. 1. Whats Culture Shock ? It means strong feelings of discomfort, fear, or anxiety, which people may have when they enter another culture.Symptoms of culture shockSymptoms of culture shockexcessive washing of handsexcessive concern overFear of physical contacthea

3、daches, stomach/back aches, dizziness, ulcersexcessive sleepinessdifficult to sleep well insomnia tend to feel tired helpless desire for dependence on frustrated fear depression loneliness isolated anger, aggression, hatred, hostility withdrawal, physical&psychologicalbackbackIndividuals differe

4、ncespersonalityLanguage abilityEmotional supportDuration of stayattitudebackbackfive phases of culture shock1honeymoon2depression3regression5reverse4recovery Honeymoon PhaseEverything usually goes _.Rejection Phase The newcomer may encounter many problems in _, _, or interpersonal communication. You

5、 may feel that people may no longer care about your problem, and they dont like foreigners. The newcomer may start to _ and _ the host culture. Regression PhaseYou spend much of your time speaking your own language, watching video from your home country, and eating food from home. You may remember_f

6、airly smoothlytransportation shoppingcomplain aboutrejectgood things about your home countryonly theRecovery PhaseYou become more comfortable with the customs of your host country. You start to realize that no country _- they are just _.Reverse Culture ShockYou are no longer _. It may take a little

7、while to become at ease with your home culture. is much better than anotherdifferentcompletely comfortable in your home countryhappy, good, curious, excellent Find some adjectives to describe the feelings in this stage.excited,marvelous,wonderful,comfortable, become tired of , makes sb. feel awfullo

8、nelyindifferentDistressedcomplainhostileisolatedunfriendlyrejectedCold Homesickness Everything at home becomes unreasonably wonderful.You have reached a point where you actually feel _ . The things that initially made you feel _, or _ are now things that you _. Now you feel _; you have adjusted to t

9、he new culture.good and positivestrangeuncomfortableunderstandcomfortableV. Reverse Phase Do you know Counter-culture shock? Group DiscussionDirections: Discuss within your group about the suggestions on culture shock. One student should represent the group to report the results of discussion.forwar

10、dHow to Deal with Cultural Shock? Be aware of the symptomsDevelop friendshipsHave a sense of humor Ask questions about social customsTake a course or read a book on cross- cultural communication develop positive attitude (open-minded)Find ways to minimize the irritationImprove your language proficiency Spare time for relaxation Dont be afraid to take risks reexam your values an