Crossing Cultures in the Language Classroom

by Decapua, Andrea

• ISBN13: 9780472089369
• ISBN10: 0472089366
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-03-16
• Publisher: Univ of Michigan Pr

Summary

Crossing Cultures in the Language Classroom links theory with experiential activities that will be helpful for use in teacher training or certificate programs. The goals of this book for the teacher educator are to expand cultural awareness, to acquire an in-depth understanding of what culture is and its relationship to language, and to comprehend and implement observations of cultural similarities and differences. Topics discussed in the book include: culture shock nonverbal communication societal roles pragmatics. A great in-service workshop text or teacher training programs.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
Introduction to Culture	p. 7
Anecdote: "Two sets of eyes"	p. 7
Discussion of Key Issues	p. 8
Questions for Thought	p. 9
Theory: What Research Tells Us	p. 9
The Concept of Culture	p. 9
Defining Culture	p. 11
Elements of Culture	p. 16
Language and Linguistic Relativity	p. 23
Language and Culture	p. 25
Teaching and Learning Connections	p. 27
Questions for Study and Discussion	p. 29
Practice: What Activities Show Us	p. 30
Defining Culture	p. 30
Class Begins	p. 31
Old Woman, Young Lady	p. 33
Emics and Etics of Culture	p. 38
Values	p. 39
Shared Backgrounds	p. 42
Reactions	p. 44
Draw Me!	p. 45
Further Readings	p. 47
More on Culture	p. 50
Anecdote: "Being on time"	p. 50
Discussion of Key Issues	p. 51
Questions for Thought	p. 52
Theory: What Research Tells Us	p. 52
Individualistic versus Collectivistic	p. 52
Polychronic and Monochronic Time	p. 57
Face	p. 59
Societal Roles	p. 62
Ethnocentrism	p. 63
Pragmatics and Discourse	p. 69
Nonverbal Behavior	p. 71
Cross-Cultural Communication Difficulties	p. 72
Teaching and Learning Connections	p. 74
Questions for Study and Discussion	p. 75
Practice: What Activities Show Us	p. 77
Cross-Cultural Trivia Quiz	p. 77
Proverbs	p. 81
Cultural Perceptions: We and They	p. 85
Stereotype or Not?	p. 87
Different Eyes	p. 88
Critical Incidents	p. 90
Simulation: The Milapalanders	p. 95
The Grapevine	p. 98
Knowing Another Language	p. 100
Further Readings	p. 101
Culture Shock	p. 105
Anecdote: "Culture shock abroad and at home"	p. 105
Discussion of Key Issues	p. 106
Questions for Thought	p. 107
Theory: What Research Tells Us	p. 108
Defining Culture Shock	p. 108
Stages of Culture Shock	p. 109
Causes of Culture Shock	p. 113
Aspects of Culture Shock	p. 116
A Learning Process	p. 124
Teaching and Learning Connections	p. 125
Questions for Study and Discussion	p. 126
Practice: What Activities Show Us	p. 127
Defining Culture Shock	p. 127
Knowing What's Coming	p. 128
Wearing Someone Else's Shoes	p. 130
Colliding Cultures	p. 131
Semantic Associations	p. 132
Critical Incidents	p. 134
Evaluating Anxiety	p. 139
What's Normal?	p. 141
Who Am I?	p. 142
Further Readings	p. 144
Nonverbal Communication	p. 146
Anecdote: "Who me?"	p. 146
Discussion of Key Issues	p. 147
Questions for Thought	p. 148
Theory: What Research Tells Us	p. 148
Definition of Nonverbal Behavior	p. 148
Functions of Nonverbal Behavior	p. 149
Different Types of Nonverbal Behavior	p. 155
Teaching and Learning Connections	p. 166
Questions for Study and Discussion	p. 167
Practice: What Activities Show Us	p. 168
Talk! Talk! Talk!	p. 168
What, for Me?	p. 169
Critical Incidents	p. 171
Getting Together	p. 176
Closing the Distance	p. 178
My House	p. 179
Time Is Money	p. 181
Cross-Cultural Trivia Quiz	p. 182
Learning to Look	p. 186
Further Readings	p. 190
Societal Roles	p. 192
Anecdote: "It's a woman's job"	p. 192
Discussion of Key Issues	p. 193
Questions for Thought	p. 194
Theory: What Research Tells Us	p. 194
Defining Societal Roles	p. 194
High/Low Power Distance	p. 201
High/Low Uncertainty-Avoidance	p. 201
Sex Roles and Gender	p. 202
Self-Identity and Culture Shock	p. 203
Household and Family Roles	p. 204
Education and Social Roles	p. 211
Age Roles	p. 212
Teaching and Learning Connections	p. 213
Questions for Study and Discussion	p. 214
Practice: What Activities Show Us	p. 215
Who Is It?	p. 215
Male or Female?	p. 216
Mind Bender	p. 218
Being a Friend Means ...	p. 219
Who Am I?	p. 221
Critical Incidents	p. 222
Self-Discovery	p. 227
Relationship Circles	p. 230
Further Readings	p. 233
Pragmatics and Communication	p. 238
Anecdote: "It's academic"	p. 238
Discussion of Key Issues	p. 239
Questions for Thought	p. 240
Theory: What Research Tells Us	p. 240
Language and Communication	p. 240
Speech Acts	p. 244
Communicative Styles or Registers	p. 252
Teaching and Learning Connections	p. 259
Questions for Study and Discussion	p. 264
Practice: What Activities Show Us	p. 265
In the Limelight	p. 265
Meet and Greet	p. 268
Critical Incidents	p. 269
Evaluate Your Voice	p. 275
Telephone Endings	p. 276
Learning to Look	p. 278
On the Spot	p. 283
Further Readings	p. 284
References	p. 289
Index	p. 305
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