中西文化之鉴课件.pptVIP

中西文化之鉴---跨文化交际 Chapter 2 Culture An idiom  What really binds men together is their culture--- the ideas and the standards they have in common.  — R. Benedict The Nature of Culture Think about the following similes and metaphors, how do you think culture is related to the references? 1. Culture is like an iceberg. 2. Culture is our software. 3. Culture is like the water a fish swims in. 4. Culture is the grammar of our behavior. 1. Culture Is Like An Iceberg 2. Culture Is Our Software 3. Culture Is Like the Water a Fish Swims In 4. Culture Is the Grammar of Our Behavior Activity: Translation Activity: Key words Find out the key words from the definitions above. Key words: 1. Culture Is Learned 2. Culture Is shared view 3. Culture Is Pervasive Like the air we breathe, culture penetrates into every aspect of our life and influences the way we think, the way we talk, and the way we behave. 4. Culture Is Integrated/coherent We sometimes break down and isolate various parts of culture and talk about them as if they are separate parts. However, in reality, culture functions as an integrated whole and it is systemic. 5. Culture Is dynamic History abounds with examples of how cultures have changed because of laws, natural disasters, wars, or other calamities. Susan : Mrs Zhang,come to New York if you like. Husband: _________________________________ Mother:不去了，给你们添麻烦。 Husband : __________________________________ Susan: Yes, oh thanks for your delicious food, I like them very much. Husband :_____________________________________ Mother : 自家人谢什么，苏珊，你以后可不要再瘦身了，身体健康才最重要哪！ Husband : ___________________________________ Susan: Thank you! The same to you. Husband : ____________________________________-- Mother :啊，谢谢，谢谢！ Susan : Mrs Zhang, come to New York if you like. Husband: 妈妈，您可一定要来纽约看看. Mother:不去了，给你们添麻烦。 Husband : Oh, it depends on the physical condition. Susan: Yes, oh thanks for your delicious food, I like