Lesson 3.1 Cross-cultural communication: Different ways of thinking

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  Instructions:

  1.     Topic Selection: Under the title Chinese culture vs Western culture: … you will select one different aspect of Chinese and western cultures on your own. The following topics are for your reference:

  ·       food culture 饮食文化

  ·       interpersonal interaction 人际交往

  ·       workplace culture 职场文化

  ·       individualism 个人主义

  ·       collectivism 集体主义

  ·       pragmatism 实用主义

  ·       harmony & conflicts 和谐与冲突

  ·       creativity & originality 创新与创意

  ·       exploring 探索

  ·       self-reliance 自立

  ·       hospitality 热情好客

  ·       rags-to-rich 白手起家

  
  

  ·       social mobility 社会流动性

  ·       trying something new 尝试新事物

  ·       Chinese culture vs Western culture: … (Any aspect that interests you)

  2.     Research: Conduct thorough research on the chosen topic. Gather information on that particular aspect and then support them with examples. Utilize credible sources such as scientific journals, textbooks, and reputable websites.

   

  3.     Presentation Preparation: Create a slideshow presentation (10-15 minutes) that includes visually appealing slides with images and concise and clear text. Ensure that the presentation covers the following aspects:

  ○      Introduction/ Overview

  ○      Similarities and differences of Chinese and Western cultures on this specific aspect

  ○      Examples

  ○      Reference page in APA style (minimum of 3 sources). Use in-text citations throughout the presentation, even pictures!

   

  Submit your slides and presentation video in the chat box.

  
  

   Note: Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Ensure all information is properly cited and original work.