This study introduces the individualism-collectivism dimension of the cultural dimension of cross-cultural communication initiated by Geert Hofstede.Different cultures must develop a way of correlating that strikes a ...This study introduces the individualism-collectivism dimension of the cultural dimension of cross-cultural communication initiated by Geert Hofstede.Different cultures must develop a way of correlating that strikes a balance between caring for themselves and showing concern for others.Individualist culture encourages uniqueness and independence while collectivist culture emphasizes conformity and mutual assistance.This article introduces how to use case analysis method to effectively carry out classroom teaching in this cultural dimension.展开更多
Intercultural communication is undisputably important in today’s world.Schools on every level in China attach great importance to educating young people with intercultural communication competence.Chinese anthropolog...Intercultural communication is undisputably important in today’s world.Schools on every level in China attach great importance to educating young people with intercultural communication competence.Chinese anthropologist Fei Xiaotong developed the concept of cultural self-awareness to meet this urgent need.The paper explores the rich meanings of cultural self-awareness concept and how the idea is relevant to teaching intercultural communication.展开更多
From the perspective of situational communication,this paper aims to explore how to promote cultural integration and provide better educational services for international students in China.This paper first analyzes th...From the perspective of situational communication,this paper aims to explore how to promote cultural integration and provide better educational services for international students in China.This paper first analyzes the basic assumptions and key factors of situational communication based on international students in China.Secondly,the relationship between situational communication and cultural integration and educational services for international students in China is discussed in depth.Additionally,the role of situational communication in educational services for international students in China,such as promoting cross-cultural communication,solving language barriers,and enhancing mutual understanding,is proposed.Lastly,from the perspective of situational communication,an optimization path of educational services and cultural integration for international students in China is proposed,including the provision of diversified educational resources,the enhancement of cross-cultural communication,and the establishment of an effective communication mechanism.This study expands the perspective of educational services for international students in China,provides a new theoretical framework and practical path,and offers a reference for promoting cultural integration and improving educational services for international students in China.展开更多
Now the world has entered into an era of cross-cultural communication. Cultures influence and infiltrate one another. Willing or not, people must first encounter culture shock when they migrate from a familiar cultura...Now the world has entered into an era of cross-cultural communication. Cultures influence and infiltrate one another. Willing or not, people must first encounter culture shock when they migrate from a familiar cultural background to a strange one. This thesis analyzes what causes culture shock and puts forward some suggestions to deal with it. Those who are about to go into a new culture environment may have some mental preparation.展开更多
Since the late 1960s, culture has been considered tighter with communication. Culture is based on the community of communication. Communication involves people and their environment. Thus culture is an important facto...Since the late 1960s, culture has been considered tighter with communication. Culture is based on the community of communication. Communication involves people and their environment. Thus culture is an important factor in communication. Today with modern economic and technological development, intercultural communication is more important than ever before. When people from different cultural background communicate with each other, their social stereotype pattern of behavior, their habits of language and thought differ from one another, because these are the possible factors that affect intercultural communications. Culture norms also change, culture may be transferred as signs but we have to study and understand the above carefully.展开更多
Cultural symbols,a manifestation of cities’cultural resources,are not only signs that frame concepts but also forms that express meanings.Exploring the international communication of cities from the perspective of sy...Cultural symbols,a manifestation of cities’cultural resources,are not only signs that frame concepts but also forms that express meanings.Exploring the international communication of cities from the perspective of symbols,this paper analyzes in depth how cities create their cultural symbols in the dynamic process of international communication in an era of symbol-based digital media,and how they develop their narratives and explain meanings through the dissemination of symbols when telling their stories to international audiences,thus enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of their international communication efforts.展开更多
This paper explores the integration of Chinese culture into language education for German students at the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology(USST).Focusing on USST’s Chinese curriculum and pedagogical ...This paper explores the integration of Chinese culture into language education for German students at the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology(USST).Focusing on USST’s Chinese curriculum and pedagogical strategies,the study emphasizes the importance of cultural immersion,experiential learning,and authentic materials.Drawing on Byram’s Intercultural Communicative Competence(ICC)model,the Cultural Studies Approach,and Task-Based Language Teaching(TBLT),the paper presents a case study on incorporating Chinese calligraphy into regular classes.This hands-on approach not only enriches cultural understanding but also enhances language skills.The findings stress the need for tailored,multifaceted pedagogical approaches to prepare international students for cross-cultural interactions in a globalized context.展开更多
We live in the changeable and dynamic change.The study of intercultural communication is about the world’s change of social relationships and how we must adapt to them.This paper mainly deals with the relationship be...We live in the changeable and dynamic change.The study of intercultural communication is about the world’s change of social relationships and how we must adapt to them.This paper mainly deals with the relationship between culture and communication.And what the influences of culture and communication have on studying ICC.展开更多
The differences of food culture play an important role in cross-cultural communication.Learn the cultural rooted causes of food culture between Chinese and Western countries,will promote mutual understanding between p...The differences of food culture play an important role in cross-cultural communication.Learn the cultural rooted causes of food culture between Chinese and Western countries,will promote mutual understanding between people and enjoy different feelings different foods brings,enhance cultural exchange,complement and integration.展开更多
Nowadays,communication with foreign people isbecoming closer.While,misunderstandings occur frequently inthis process.The main purpose of this essay is to offer some pro-posals on the problem of misunderstandings and c...Nowadays,communication with foreign people isbecoming closer.While,misunderstandings occur frequently inthis process.The main purpose of this essay is to offer some pro-posals on the problem of misunderstandings and conflicts in inter-cultural communication from the aspect of relationship betweenculture and non-verbal communication.展开更多
No matter you agree or not,the world is in a fast developing time.The communication between people contributes to this de velopment.However,during these communications,people find out the culture difference between co...No matter you agree or not,the world is in a fast developing time.The communication between people contributes to this de velopment.However,during these communications,people find out the culture difference between countries and the realized the impor tance of develop awareness of cross culture differences.In my point of view,there are some reasons why it is important to develop aware ness of cross culture differences.展开更多
The aim of foreign language teaching in the contemporary is to develop foreign language talents who own intercultural competence.Thus,it is necessary to improve teachers’cultural quality and intercultural awareness.T...The aim of foreign language teaching in the contemporary is to develop foreign language talents who own intercultural competence.Thus,it is necessary to improve teachers’cultural quality and intercultural awareness.The paper explores some relevant training courses on culture and intercultural awareness,and discusses the deficiency of these courses.展开更多
The course “Taishan Cultural Communication with the World” has been online and offline teaching and learning for two terms based on the theoretical ideas: Blended Learning and Outcome-Based Education. This paper use...The course “Taishan Cultural Communication with the World” has been online and offline teaching and learning for two terms based on the theoretical ideas: Blended Learning and Outcome-Based Education. This paper uses the data from one semester to state how to carry out the program and the good results. At the same time disadvantages are also the points that should be taken into consideration. From the teaching and learning practice, students have benefited from the online videos, complementary materials and discussions;they need to be guided as well, especially the guidance offline to make up. Furthermore, the balance of time online and offline is a great challenge.展开更多
The Grand Canal is the cultural source of Yangzhou's historical development. The heritage and development of the canal culture are conducive to enhancing the image of Yangzhou, building cultural brands, and enhanc...The Grand Canal is the cultural source of Yangzhou's historical development. The heritage and development of the canal culture are conducive to enhancing the image of Yangzhou, building cultural brands, and enhancing core competitiveness. Taking the canal in the Gaomin Temple section of Yangzhou for example, this study was based on the regional canal culture and the humanistic characteristics of Gaomin Temple, and explored the unique cultural communication mode of the important landscape node of the canal. Through the analysis of the status and development of the landscape of the section, this study concluded corresponding cultural orientation content and direction, and analyzed the integration and communication ideas of regional culture in landscape planning and design, in order to provide a reference for the promotion of cultural brands in the canal city of Yangzhou.展开更多
Based on a survey of intercultural competence in intercultural communication in English, this paper discusses the speechlessness of Chinese native culture in Chinese EFL learners' English intercultural communication,...Based on a survey of intercultural competence in intercultural communication in English, this paper discusses the speechlessness of Chinese native culture in Chinese EFL learners' English intercultural communication, its effects as well as its pedagogical implications for English learning & teaching in Chinese EFL context.展开更多
Because of differences in habits and customs, logical thinking, as well as cultural values between Chinese and English,there are pragmatics differences in social greetings, thanks, banquets, invitations, and apologies...Because of differences in habits and customs, logical thinking, as well as cultural values between Chinese and English,there are pragmatics differences in social greetings, thanks, banquets, invitations, and apologies language communication occasions. Thus, it is important to explore the language habits with different culture backgrounds of language communications and language features and study the pragmatic failure led by people using a foreign language because of the differences of social and cultural factors.展开更多
The concept of perception influenced by culture is pretty important in the study of intercultural communication.The perceptions of language and nonverbal language formed under various cultures intimate with each other...The concept of perception influenced by culture is pretty important in the study of intercultural communication.The perceptions of language and nonverbal language formed under various cultures intimate with each other during communication.This paper aims to explore the relationship between perception and culture in nonverbal communication through the study of eye language and body odor,and promote the communication among people of different culture as well.展开更多
Nowadays,the communication of traditional culture is facing various challenges,including limitations of traditional culture itself,decrease of inheritors,poor construction of structure,and heterization of connotation,...Nowadays,the communication of traditional culture is facing various challenges,including limitations of traditional culture itself,decrease of inheritors,poor construction of structure,and heterization of connotation,as well as conflicts between Chinese and foreign cultures in the context of globalization.New media has provided more opportunities for the communication of outstanding Chinese traditional culture.This paper analyzed the role of new media in completing the structure and expanding the scope of communication of outstanding Chinese traditional culture,and proposed strategy for optimizing the communication route from the perspective of improving environment,changing content,and adjusting strategy.The contributions of new media to the communication of Chinese traditional culture should be highly appreciated.展开更多
Chinese classical culture is an organic system shared by Chinese nation for 5000 years,taking Confu-cianism as the base and including various other ideological and cultural contents.This article introduces the transmi...Chinese classical culture is an organic system shared by Chinese nation for 5000 years,taking Confu-cianism as the base and including various other ideological and cultural contents.This article introduces the transmission of Chinese classical culture from Confucian classics translation,promotion of Chinese cultural spirit,writing academic dissertations on the subject of China,translation of Chinese classical literature,introduction of Chinese painting and cal-ligraphy,and ilustration of Chinese local religions.展开更多
Culture shock is unavoidable for foreign teachers in China. Using qualitative method, this paper reports a case study of culture shock--a foreign teacher's teaching experience in a Chinese university located in an ar...Culture shock is unavoidable for foreign teachers in China. Using qualitative method, this paper reports a case study of culture shock--a foreign teacher's teaching experience in a Chinese university located in an area with a unique local population. The city involved in this study is Meizhou, located in Guangdong Province, which is considered "the capital of Hakka". The study found that indirect communication is a big shock for foreign teachers who teach in this area. The paper explores the reasons from the perspectives of Hakka culture and points out that culture shock can be an important aspect of foreign teachers' professional development, cultural learning and personal growth. Finally, the study provides implications for language teaching and learning in a similar area, such as Meizhou.展开更多
文摘This study introduces the individualism-collectivism dimension of the cultural dimension of cross-cultural communication initiated by Geert Hofstede.Different cultures must develop a way of correlating that strikes a balance between caring for themselves and showing concern for others.Individualist culture encourages uniqueness and independence while collectivist culture emphasizes conformity and mutual assistance.This article introduces how to use case analysis method to effectively carry out classroom teaching in this cultural dimension.
基金This paper is a program of the project:Construction of Common Core Courses for Graduate Students of the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology(Project Fund No.GG202301).
文摘Intercultural communication is undisputably important in today’s world.Schools on every level in China attach great importance to educating young people with intercultural communication competence.Chinese anthropologist Fei Xiaotong developed the concept of cultural self-awareness to meet this urgent need.The paper explores the rich meanings of cultural self-awareness concept and how the idea is relevant to teaching intercultural communication.
文摘From the perspective of situational communication,this paper aims to explore how to promote cultural integration and provide better educational services for international students in China.This paper first analyzes the basic assumptions and key factors of situational communication based on international students in China.Secondly,the relationship between situational communication and cultural integration and educational services for international students in China is discussed in depth.Additionally,the role of situational communication in educational services for international students in China,such as promoting cross-cultural communication,solving language barriers,and enhancing mutual understanding,is proposed.Lastly,from the perspective of situational communication,an optimization path of educational services and cultural integration for international students in China is proposed,including the provision of diversified educational resources,the enhancement of cross-cultural communication,and the establishment of an effective communication mechanism.This study expands the perspective of educational services for international students in China,provides a new theoretical framework and practical path,and offers a reference for promoting cultural integration and improving educational services for international students in China.
文摘Now the world has entered into an era of cross-cultural communication. Cultures influence and infiltrate one another. Willing or not, people must first encounter culture shock when they migrate from a familiar cultural background to a strange one. This thesis analyzes what causes culture shock and puts forward some suggestions to deal with it. Those who are about to go into a new culture environment may have some mental preparation.
文摘Since the late 1960s, culture has been considered tighter with communication. Culture is based on the community of communication. Communication involves people and their environment. Thus culture is an important factor in communication. Today with modern economic and technological development, intercultural communication is more important than ever before. When people from different cultural background communicate with each other, their social stereotype pattern of behavior, their habits of language and thought differ from one another, because these are the possible factors that affect intercultural communications. Culture norms also change, culture may be transferred as signs but we have to study and understand the above carefully.
文摘Cultural symbols,a manifestation of cities’cultural resources,are not only signs that frame concepts but also forms that express meanings.Exploring the international communication of cities from the perspective of symbols,this paper analyzes in depth how cities create their cultural symbols in the dynamic process of international communication in an era of symbol-based digital media,and how they develop their narratives and explain meanings through the dissemination of symbols when telling their stories to international audiences,thus enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of their international communication efforts.
文摘This paper explores the integration of Chinese culture into language education for German students at the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology(USST).Focusing on USST’s Chinese curriculum and pedagogical strategies,the study emphasizes the importance of cultural immersion,experiential learning,and authentic materials.Drawing on Byram’s Intercultural Communicative Competence(ICC)model,the Cultural Studies Approach,and Task-Based Language Teaching(TBLT),the paper presents a case study on incorporating Chinese calligraphy into regular classes.This hands-on approach not only enriches cultural understanding but also enhances language skills.The findings stress the need for tailored,multifaceted pedagogical approaches to prepare international students for cross-cultural interactions in a globalized context.
文摘We live in the changeable and dynamic change.The study of intercultural communication is about the world’s change of social relationships and how we must adapt to them.This paper mainly deals with the relationship between culture and communication.And what the influences of culture and communication have on studying ICC.
文摘The differences of food culture play an important role in cross-cultural communication.Learn the cultural rooted causes of food culture between Chinese and Western countries,will promote mutual understanding between people and enjoy different feelings different foods brings,enhance cultural exchange,complement and integration.
文摘Nowadays,communication with foreign people isbecoming closer.While,misunderstandings occur frequently inthis process.The main purpose of this essay is to offer some pro-posals on the problem of misunderstandings and conflicts in inter-cultural communication from the aspect of relationship betweenculture and non-verbal communication.
文摘No matter you agree or not,the world is in a fast developing time.The communication between people contributes to this de velopment.However,during these communications,people find out the culture difference between countries and the realized the impor tance of develop awareness of cross culture differences.In my point of view,there are some reasons why it is important to develop aware ness of cross culture differences.
文摘The aim of foreign language teaching in the contemporary is to develop foreign language talents who own intercultural competence.Thus,it is necessary to improve teachers’cultural quality and intercultural awareness.The paper explores some relevant training courses on culture and intercultural awareness,and discusses the deficiency of these courses.
文摘The course “Taishan Cultural Communication with the World” has been online and offline teaching and learning for two terms based on the theoretical ideas: Blended Learning and Outcome-Based Education. This paper uses the data from one semester to state how to carry out the program and the good results. At the same time disadvantages are also the points that should be taken into consideration. From the teaching and learning practice, students have benefited from the online videos, complementary materials and discussions;they need to be guided as well, especially the guidance offline to make up. Furthermore, the balance of time online and offline is a great challenge.
基金Sponsored by 2018 Philosophy and Social Science Research Funded Project in Colleges and Universities of Jiangsu Provincial Department of Education(2018SJA1193)
文摘The Grand Canal is the cultural source of Yangzhou's historical development. The heritage and development of the canal culture are conducive to enhancing the image of Yangzhou, building cultural brands, and enhancing core competitiveness. Taking the canal in the Gaomin Temple section of Yangzhou for example, this study was based on the regional canal culture and the humanistic characteristics of Gaomin Temple, and explored the unique cultural communication mode of the important landscape node of the canal. Through the analysis of the status and development of the landscape of the section, this study concluded corresponding cultural orientation content and direction, and analyzed the integration and communication ideas of regional culture in landscape planning and design, in order to provide a reference for the promotion of cultural brands in the canal city of Yangzhou.
文摘Based on a survey of intercultural competence in intercultural communication in English, this paper discusses the speechlessness of Chinese native culture in Chinese EFL learners' English intercultural communication, its effects as well as its pedagogical implications for English learning & teaching in Chinese EFL context.
文摘Because of differences in habits and customs, logical thinking, as well as cultural values between Chinese and English,there are pragmatics differences in social greetings, thanks, banquets, invitations, and apologies language communication occasions. Thus, it is important to explore the language habits with different culture backgrounds of language communications and language features and study the pragmatic failure led by people using a foreign language because of the differences of social and cultural factors.
文摘The concept of perception influenced by culture is pretty important in the study of intercultural communication.The perceptions of language and nonverbal language formed under various cultures intimate with each other during communication.This paper aims to explore the relationship between perception and culture in nonverbal communication through the study of eye language and body odor,and promote the communication among people of different culture as well.
基金the research findings of the research project of Sichuan International Studies University(Serial number:Sisu2019016)Project Title The Impact of New Media Hotspots on Urban Tourism
文摘Nowadays,the communication of traditional culture is facing various challenges,including limitations of traditional culture itself,decrease of inheritors,poor construction of structure,and heterization of connotation,as well as conflicts between Chinese and foreign cultures in the context of globalization.New media has provided more opportunities for the communication of outstanding Chinese traditional culture.This paper analyzed the role of new media in completing the structure and expanding the scope of communication of outstanding Chinese traditional culture,and proposed strategy for optimizing the communication route from the perspective of improving environment,changing content,and adjusting strategy.The contributions of new media to the communication of Chinese traditional culture should be highly appreciated.
基金The research is supported by the National Social Science Fund Project of 2017:The study of the spread of cassical Chinese literature in Spanish-speaking world(17CZW038).
文摘Chinese classical culture is an organic system shared by Chinese nation for 5000 years,taking Confu-cianism as the base and including various other ideological and cultural contents.This article introduces the transmission of Chinese classical culture from Confucian classics translation,promotion of Chinese cultural spirit,writing academic dissertations on the subject of China,translation of Chinese classical literature,introduction of Chinese painting and cal-ligraphy,and ilustration of Chinese local religions.
文摘Culture shock is unavoidable for foreign teachers in China. Using qualitative method, this paper reports a case study of culture shock--a foreign teacher's teaching experience in a Chinese university located in an area with a unique local population. The city involved in this study is Meizhou, located in Guangdong Province, which is considered "the capital of Hakka". The study found that indirect communication is a big shock for foreign teachers who teach in this area. The paper explores the reasons from the perspectives of Hakka culture and points out that culture shock can be an important aspect of foreign teachers' professional development, cultural learning and personal growth. Finally, the study provides implications for language teaching and learning in a similar area, such as Meizhou.