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1. Can you list several English words that have a positive connotative meaning in English language but a negative connotative meaning in Chinese language?
2. Can you tell what are the dominant Chinese communication styles? Why?
3. Case study: read the following case and answer the questions
Mr. Benton, who is from the US, has traveled to China to introduce Mr. Yeh-Ching, a Chinese engineer, to a new operating system. Mr. Benton and Mr. Yeh-Ching are meeting at a local restaurant in Beijing.
Mr. Benton: Ah, Mr. Yeh-Ching. I’ve been waiting a while. Had you forgotten about our meeting?
Mr. Yeh-Ching: Good morning, Jerry. It is so nice to see you.
Mr. Benton: Well … I’m glad you’re finally here. I have all the material you need to see about the new computers we’re installing. Here’s our plan …
Mr. Yeh-Ching: Jerry, have you seen much of our city?
Mr. Benton: Well … I really don’t have much time for sightseeing. This isn’t a vacation, you know. My boss expects me to close this deal today and be back in New York by the weekend.
So here’s my idea for installation …
Mr. Yeh-Ching: Our city is so beautiful and full of history. Please allow me to arrange a tour for you. We can go together.
Mr. Benton: I’d love to, but you know … business is business.
Mr. Yeh-Ching: Can I arrange a tour for you? My staff would be delighted to get to meet you.
Mr. Benton: No, thanks, but I’d like to show you something. Look at these new configurations for the computers we’re installing. Now … notice that—
Mr. Yeh-Ching: Here is a menu. This restaurant has some very interesting Chinese dishes that I would like for you to try.
Mr. Benton: Oh, I grabbed a bite to eat at the Hilton. Go ahead and eat, though. I can show you the production schedule.
Questions:
1. Is it likely that Mr. Yeh-Ching will buy Mr. Benton’s new computer system? Why?
2. What do you think has caused the clashes between Mr. Yeh-Ching and Mr. Benton?
-1.1 Culture & Its Elements
-1.2 Characteristics of Culture
-1.3 Metaphors of Culture
-1.4 Basics of Communication
-1.5 Intercultural Communication
-课后习题-Understanding Intercultural Communication
-讨论-Understanding Intercultural Communication
-课外延伸-Understanding Intercultural Communication
-2.1 The Kluckhohns and Strodtbeck’s Value Orientations
--The Kluckhohns and Strodtbeck’s Value Orientations
-2.2 Hofstede’s Value Dimensions
-2.3 Hall’s High-context and Low-context Orientations
--Hall’s High-context and Low-context Orientations
-2.4 Face and Facework
-2.5 Dominant Chinese Cultural Patterns
--Dominant Chinese Cultural Patterns
-2.6 Dominant United States Cultural Patterns
--Dominant United States Cultural Patterns
-课后习题-Values and Value Orientations Across Cultures
-讨论-Values and Value Orientations Across Cultures
-课外延伸-Values and Value Orientations Across Cultures
-3.1 The Relationship between Language and Culture
--The Relationship between Language and Culture
-3.2 Cultural differences in Words and their Meaning
--Cultural differences in Words and their Meaning
-3.3 Cultural Differences in Daily Conversations
--Cultural Differences in Daily Conversations
-3.4 Communication Styles
-课后习题-Language and Culture
-4.1 Basics of Nonverbal Communication
--Basics of Nonverbal Communication
-4.2 Body Language
-4.3 Time
--Time
-4.4 Space and Touch
-Nonverbal Communication Across Cultures
-讨论-Nonverbal Communication Across Cultures
-课外延伸-Nonverbal Communication Across Cultures
-5.1 Cultural Influences on Education
--Cultural Influences on Education
-5.2 Traditional Chinese Medicine Vs. Western Medicine
--Traditional Chinese Medicine Vs. Western Medicine
-5.3 Major Tea Cultures in the World
--Major Tea Cultures in the World
-5.4 Cultural Influences on Politics
--Cultural Influences on Politics
-课后习题-Cultural Influences on Various Contexts
-讨论-Cultural Influences on Various Contexts
-课外延伸-Cultural Influences on Various Contexts
-6.1 Sex and Gender
-6.2 Gender Roles across Cultures
--Gender Roles across Cultures
-6.3 Sexist Language
-6.4 Cross-gender Communication
-课后习题-Gender and Communication Across Cultures
-讨论-Gender and Communication Across Cultures
-课外延伸-Gender and Communication Across Cultures
-7.1 Business Negotiation across Cultures
--Business Negotiation across Cultures
-7.2 Business Protocols across Cultures
--Business Protocols across Cultures
-7.3 Conflict Management across Cultures
--Conflict Management across Cultures
-7.4 Cultural Impact on Global Marketing
--Cultural Impact on Global Marketing
-7.5 Business Leadership across Cultures
--Business Leadership across Cultures
-课后习题-Intercultural Communication in Business Setting
-讨论-Intercultural Communication in Business Setting
-课外延伸-Intercultural Communication in Business Setting
-8.1 Introduction to the Belt and Road Initiative
--Introduction to the Belt and Road Initiative
-8.2 The Cultural Foundations of the Belt and Road Initiative
--The Cultural Foundations of the Belt and Road Initiative
-8.3 Globalization and the Belt and Road Initiative
--Globalization and the Belt and Road Initiative
-8.4 Language Communication in the Belt and Road Construction
--Language Communication in the Belt and Road Construction
-课后习题-Communication Across “Belt and Road “Countries
-讨论-Communication Across “Belt and Road “Countries
-课外延伸-Communication Across “Belt and Road “Countries
-9.1 Global Challenges Facing Humankind
--Global Challenges Facing Humankind
-9.2 Stereotyping, Prejudice and Ethnocentrism
--Stereotyping, Prejudice and Ethnocentrism
-9.3 Intercultural Communication Toward a Community of Shared Future
--Intercultural Communication Toward a Community of Shared Future
-课后习题-A cross-Cultural Dialogue Toward a Community of Shared Future for Mankind
-讨论-A cross-Cultural Dialogue Toward a Community of Shared Future for Mankind
-课外延伸-A cross-Cultural Dialogue Toward a Community of Shared Future for Mankind
-10.1 Cultural Shock
-10.2 Acculturation
-10.3 The Concept of Intercultural Communication Competence
--The Concept of Intercultural Communication Competence
-10.4 The Components of Intercultural Communication Competence
--The Components of Intercultural Communication Competence
-10.5 Improving Intercultural Communication Competence
--Improving Intercultural Communication Competence
-课后习题-Developing Intercultural Competence as a Global Citizen
-讨论-Developing Intercultural Competence as a Global Citizen
-课外延伸-Developing Intercultural Competence as a Global Citizen