研一英语教学课件：Lesson 2 .pptx

Class SheetPlease write your name (including in pinyin), your English name (if you have one), and your student number.Make sure that you write very clearly, so that I can know to give you credit for attending!Lesson 2:a brief introduction to western thinkingOne of the key differences between East and West is the way that we think about our existence…Chinese society is more collectivistic, whereas Western societies are generally more individualistic.Socrates (苏格拉底)Socrates was not afraid to be different from the rest of society – in other words, he was not afraid to be an individual.Socrates was not afraid to be different from the rest of society – in other words, he was not afraid to be an individual.In fact, Socrates was prepared to die for his beliefs.From a Western perspective, this kind of individual bravery is heroic.You can see how much it is valued in other important parts of Western culture. What personal qualities are most valued in individualistic cultures?(This information is from my teaching training…)StrengthAmerican bald eagleBritish bulldogAssertivenessSome of America’s most famous people have been strong individuals who were assertive even when it was difficult.Confident and OutgoingThese are all important characteristics for competition.In collectivistic cultures, what personal qualities are most valued?(Again, this information is from my teaching training…)TrustworthinessHonestyReflectivenessGenerositySensitivityThese are all qualities that are useful for working together in groups.Clarification:This does not mean that all Westerners are strong, or that all Chinese people are honest.Instead, it means that these are the personal qualities that are most valued in the two cultures.Of course, there are many Chinese people and each of them has his or her own individual personality and life story.However, generally speaking, individualism is seen as one difference between the West and China: the West is more individualistic, and China is more collectivis