A Study of the Teaching Effects of Case Analysis in Cross-Cultural Communication Class-Taking Individualism-Collectivism Cultural Dimension Class as an Example

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.

Cultivating Cultural Self-Awareness to Teach Intercultural Communication

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.

Discussion on Cultural Integration and Educational Services for International Students from the Perspective of Situational Communication

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.

Cross-cultural Communication： Culture Shock and How to Deal with It

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.

A Comparative Study between Chinese and Western Food Culture in Cross-cultural Communication

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.

A Research of the Course “Taishan Cultural Communication with the World” under Blended Learning Model and Outcome-Based Education Concept

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.

How to Develop College Students’Competence of Cross-Cultural Communication

Nowadays many college students lack the competence of cross-cultural communication.They can not communicate with each other appropriately.In response to the problem,this paper analyses its cause and puts forward two countermeasures:fostering students'cultural-awareness and positive attitude towards cross-cultural communication;creating an authentic or semi-authentic language environment.A teacher should combine them together and put them into practice in order to improve students'competence of cross-cultural communication.

Cultivation of College Students' Ability in Cross-cultural Non-verbal Communication

For a long time,students' non-verbal communicative competence is neglected by themselves as well as the teachers.Inthis paper a research is done to analyze the causes of students' non-verbal communicative failure.And some suggestions are givento cultivate students' ability in cross-cultural non-verbal Communication The students' enhanced communicative competencewill help them avoid non-verbal communicative failure and communicate effectively and appropriately in cross-cultural communi-cation.

Strategies for Promoting Cross-Cultural Communication under the“Belt and Road”Initiative

The“Belt and Road”initiative is of great importance to the development of China and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.Improving the cultural exchange between countries along the“Belt and Road”is vital to its success.It can be achieved by facilitating public diplomacy,spreading of the Silk Road spirit and promoting contacts among the peoples.

The Cultural Differences in Cross-Gender Communication

Cross-gender communication is a form of intercultural communication.Gender differences are not only reflected on biological differences,but also a kind of cultural construction Gender difference lead to the differences on communication styles between men andwomen.Undoubtedly,these differences will cause difficulties in communication between men and women.Only having the awareness and being familiar with these differences can we realize the aim of communication and become successful communicators.

A study on pragmatic failure in cross-cultural communication

Through analyzing and comparing the anecdotes of pragmatic failure in cross-cultural communication from the aspects of lexicon, syntax and discourse, some pragmatic strategies are suggested in intercultural communication. To improve learners＇ cultural awareness and communicative competence, a cultural-linguistic approach in foreign language teaching should be adopted.

Study of Cultural Negative Transfer in Cross-cultural Communication

Different nations in the world have their own cultures, and these cultures are characterized by both universality and particularity. The former provides a foundation and guarantee for intercultural communication, while the latter often leads to negative cultural transfer in communication if the speakers are unconscious of cultural differences. This paper makes a general analysis of the negative transfer of surface-structure culture in language forms and that of deep-structure culture in values, thought patterns, religious beliefs and ethics. It holds that failure in intercultural communication will occur if inadequate attention is paid to cultural differences in the process of language and culture learning.

An Analysis of Cultural Vacancy from Cross-cultural Communication Perspective

The article mainly analyzes the cultural vacancy form cross-cultural communication perspective;presents the previous studies and the characteristics of it;talks about the factors and communicating barriers causing cultural vacancy,offers the strate gies of dealing with the culture phenomenon.

Research on Cross-Cultural Communication from the Perspective of Multiculturalism

With the development of globalization,international exchanges in politics,economy and culture have become increasingly frequent.Accordingly,it is quite necessary and imperious for us to understand other cultures and improve cross-cultural communicative competence.This essay aims to probe into the forms and characteristics of cross-cultural communication from the perspective of multiculturalism,and explore the strategies on how to achieve proper and effective cross-cultural communication.

Cultural Empathy and Its Cultivation in Cross-Cultural Communication

With the continuous development of global integration and frequent exchanges between countries,heterogeneous cultural conflicts grow as a result.A good ability of cross-cultural communication is playing an important part in resolving these contradictions and conflicts.Cultural empathy is an important factor of cross-cultural communication ability,and is the key factor to the smooth and successful cross-cultural communication.Cultural empathy needs to follow the moderate principle—neither"missing"nor"excessive".This article discusses the connotation of cultural empathy from the basic connotation of cross-cultural communication,i.e.following the principle of moderation will be helpful in multicultural communication across cultural differences through multi-channel cultivation and,with agreement to disagree,to achieve effective cross-cultural communication.

Transmission Routes of Chinese Classical Culture in Cross-Cultural Communication

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.

Cross-cultural Communication in English Language Teaching

Starting from the nature of cross-cultural communication, the author of this paper tentatively explores various cultural phenomena： cultural transmission, cultural diffusion, cultural blank, cultural shock and communication breakdown, etc. This paper points out that the success of cross-cultural communication depends on the competence of cross-cultural communication and gives some suggestions concerning the goals of foreign culture acquisition and the ways of culture training.

A Study of ISA in Chinese Cultural Communication

The paper tentatively studies the function of the indirect speech act in Chinese cultural communication, namely, domestic communication. Two aspects are shown in this paper： communication between people of different social status, genders and casual relationships, and communication between people of same social status, genders and close relationships. Therefore, the study result can be concluded like this： whether the use of indirect speech act is successful or not always influences people＇s communication significantly.

The Cultural Differences in Cross-cultural Communication

The article discusses communication, cross-cultural communication and culture. It analyzes the root of cross-cultural difference and lists six fundamental patterns of cultural differences in cross-cultural communication. It also gives suggestion on how to properly treat these differences to achieve successful cross-cultural communication.

A Study of Pragmatic Failure in Cross-cultural Communication

Nowadays cross-cultural communication plays a more and more important role.It is obvious that English teachers' respon? sibility is to cultivate the students' communicative ability in English teaching. But in communicationmany students have various kinds of problems of pragmatic failure. This article will focus on the study of pragmatic failure in term of verbal communication fail? ure, which mainly includes two kinds of pragmatic failures;one is pragmalinguistic failure and the other is sociopragmatic failure.