08级考试资料《跨文化交际》08级考试资料《跨文化交际》.doc

跨文化交际课程期末考试复习资料 I. Give a brief definitions of the following terms (名词解释) 1. Non-verbal communication It refers to communication through a whole variety of different types f signal come into play, including the way we more, the gestures we employ, the posture we adopt, the facial expression we wear, the direction of our gaze, to the extent to which we touch and the distance we stand from each other. 2. privacy privacy: It could be understood as the right of an individual to self-determination as to the degree to which the individual is willing to share with others information about himself that may be compromised by unauthorized exchange of such information among other individuals or organizations. 3. slang Words and expressions which are regarded as very informal and so are not considered suitable for formal social situations or serious writing. 4. collectivist culture Collectivist cultures place little value on individual identity and great value on group identity. They have been labeled as “we” cultures because basic unit is the in-group or collective. 5. culture shock culture shock： It is a psychological phenomenon that is experienced most often by those who, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, in the process of adjusting themselves to a new culture. 6. proverb Proverbs are those popular short sayings containing words of advice or warning—are an important part of the language and culture of a society. 7. intercultural communication. 8. Individual Culture Individuals tend to define themselves by the extent to which they are different from, rather than similar to other. People are encouraged to display self-confidence and assertiveness, disclosure of personal thoughts and feelings. 9. Culture Culture means: (a) The arts, customs, and habits that characterize a particular society or nation. (b).The beliefs, values, behavior and material objects that constitute a peoples way of life. 10. Proxemics Proxemics refers to the study of spatial relations