1、Discussion When you sit in a classroom, how do you communicate with the teacher? how do you communicate when you speak in class? how do you communicate when you are not speaking? Discussion When you understand what the teacher is saying, you might show an interested look smile make notes keep your e
2、yes on the teacher Discussion If you do not understand what the teacher is saying, you might consciously or unconsciously twist your body bury your head avoid eye contact with the teacher wear a blank expression bite your pen Unit 5Nonverbal Communication Learn the differences of time language, spac
3、e language and body language in different cultures;Learn to improve the cultural awareness;Learn to communicate with people from different cultures.ObjectivesContentsLead-in 1Text Study2Practice3 3Summary4 4Homework5Nonverbal Communication, Its Study AreasTime language Space language Body language P
4、aralanguage 1. What kinds of body languages can you find in the video?2. Can our body languages tell a lie? Please watch the video and answer the following questions.body language1. Lead-in Please analysize Please analysize Case 7 Case 7 A A Misunderstanding of Seating Culture Misunderstanding of Se
5、ating Culture in in your textbooks on page 91 and answer your textbooks on page 91 and answer the question. the question. Question for discussionQuestion for discussionIs it possible to identify a person by his / Is it possible to identify a person by his / her sitting posture?her sitting posture? C
6、ase 7 A Misunderstanding of Seating CultureAmericans:comfortableLatin Americans & Asians: rude and arrogantI could not forgive himlook down uponComment Comment One can control ones verbal language to disguise himself consciously. But unconsciously his physical behavior can give him away. We can gues
7、s where someone is from by observing his typical and unique behavior and posture. Case Study-3Case Study-3Please analysize the following cases in your Please analysize the following cases in your textbooks. textbooks. Case 3 Case 3 Left in the Cold (p. 87)Left in the Cold (p. 87)Case 5 Case 5 Love v
8、s. Language (p.90)Love vs. Language (p.90)Case 8 Case 8 This Is Not a Love Signal (p.92)This Is Not a Love Signal (p.92)Questions C3. How would you explain the Directors behavior toward Katherine? How would you make the Director understand why Katherine felt frustrated and angry? 幻灯片幻灯片 17This is a
9、typical cultural clash between Chinese and Westerners. There is a great difference in the concept of appointment and its behavior pattern in different cultures. To Americans, an appointment is a confirmation to meet at a precise time. If an appointment is scheduled, both parties should respect the a
10、ppointment time. In addition, Westerners are good time-keepers; they adhere strictly to schedules. Comment (case 3) : However, Chinese view appointments in a more flexible manner. They are more casual about commitments. This difference in attitudes toward appointment was the root of Katherines unhap
11、piness. Since the Director made an ten oclock appointment, he should have tried to avoid any interruption. However, when Katherine arrived on time, the Director was still talking with another teacher. When their meeting finally began, it was interrupted again. There is no wonder Katherine became fru
12、strated and angry. Questions C5. Questions 1) Is language communication necessary in making friends or finding lovers? 2) How could you interpret the case ? C8. Question: Can you explain why Sawada was turned away? And why Sawada felt puzzled? 3. Text Study Please read Time Language in your textbook
13、 from page 96 to 98 and answer the following questions.1. What are the two types of time systems and their features?2. What cultures belong to these systems?M-TimeP-TimeTime LanguagePunctuality and promptnessMore flexible more human-centeredOne event /thing at a timeSeveral activities / things at th
14、e same timeMonochronic TimeNorthern American, Western and Northern European culturesPolychronic TimeLatin American, African, Arab and most Asian culturesPlease come up with as many words or phrases about puntuality as you can.punctualon scheduleon timeto/ on the minute on the hourwell-timedtimelyin
15、timein good timeat the stated timeperfect timingat the appointed timeBrainstorm A. 6: 45B. 7:00C. 7:15D. 7:30 or 8:00Your are invited to a cocktail party tonight at 7:00. When are you supposed to get there? Why?To an American or Canadian homeTo a Northern European homeTo a Latin American homeCBD4. P
16、racticeSpace Language1. Lead-inPlease describe the following picture to your partner and tell him/her why the other man moves away.2. Text Study Please read Space Language in your textbook from page 98 to 102 and answer the following questions.1. How many types of body distances in American social a
17、nd business circumstances according to Hall (1959)? 2. What cultures belong to touch or nontouch culture?(Hall, 1959): Four major types of body distances Intimate distance Personal distance Social distance Public distanceFarther than 2 or 3 m1.3-3m45-80cm0-45cm(foot)Mediterranean Europeans and Arabs
18、ShortMediumLongLatinsMediterranean ArabsMediterranean EuropeansJapaneseAmericansNorthern EuropeansMatching Please match the body distances with their cultures.Arabs When talking, they virtually envelop each other in their breath. They dont seem to feel comfortable unless they can smell each other. S
19、mell is so important in interaction that it is not only considered comfortable but also desirable. A lot of body touch, such as holding hands, patting, and hugging. English-speaking countries Physical contact is generally avoided in conversation among ordinary friends or acquaintances. Touching some
20、one casually may cause unpleasant reactions. If one touches another person accidentally, he or she usually make an apology such as “Sorry, oh, Im sorry”, or “Excuse me”. Chinese and other Asian cultures There is little body touching in public, not even among intimate friends or family members, with
21、the exception to babies and children. Chinese like fondling their babies or small children. (Such behaviorwhether touching, patting, hugging or kissingcan be quite embarrassing and awkward for the western mothers) However, such actions in their own culture would be considered rude, intrusive and off
22、ensive, and could arouse a strong dislike and even repugnance. Cultures of Arabs, Southern and Western Europeans, Jews and LatinsCultures of Americans, Northern Europeans and OrientalsTouch & Non-touch culturePlease analysize the Case 1 in the textbook on page 85 and answer the question. Why did tha
23、t woman suddenly stop talking with Mark and turned to another man?Case 1 Personal Space3. Practice This is a typical case of misunderstanding caused by different perceptions about body distance. There is a lot of evidence to show that body distance varies with different people, different circumstanc
24、es, and different cultures. Comment: In Denmark, at a formal event, the intimate space is usually between 20 to 30 centimeters. While in Australia, such an occasion requires a body distance of 40 to 50 centimeters.Therefore, when a Dane talks with an Australian, the problem arises: the Dane is accus
25、tomed to a close distance while Australian is comfortable with a great distance. In this case, Mark, by trying to establish his normal intimate space, infringed on the Australian ladys space. Because of this, she felt somewhat threatened and lost her sense of comfort. At that moment, the nearby man
26、offered her the opportunity to excuse herself from Mark. If Mark had had some knowledge about the expected personal space for Australians, the encounter might have been totally different. Comment: Americans tend to talk with those opposite them rather than those seated or standing beside them. In Ch
27、ina, seating arrangements take on a different meaning. Facing someone directly or sitting on opposite sides of a desk or table makes Chinese feel as if they are on trial. In China, meetings often take place with people sitting next to each other. 1. Time LanguageM-Time: one thing at a timeP-Time: se
28、veral things at a time2. Space LanguageShort distanceMedium distanceLong distanceSummaryBody Language Body language means more than just Body language means more than just hand or arm gestures; it refers to any hand or arm gestures; it refers to any little movement of any part of the body. little mo
29、vement of any part of the body. Case 4 Case 4 She Is Not Supposed to Be She Is Not Supposed to Be Wearing Trousers (p.89)Wearing Trousers (p.89) Why did the two Korean interpreters continue to study the Chinese female teachers trousers? In Korea, a woman with social status will generally wear dress
30、or skirt. Very few women wear trousers.Women wearing trousers are generally common citizens of low social status. Comment (case 4) :This is why they continued to look at the two Chinese womens trousers. Females in high school or university all wear skirts with few exceptions. Text Study What is the
31、main idea of each part (posture, gestures, facial expressions and eye contact)? Could you give an example of each part to show the differences of body language?Please read Body Language in your textbook from page 102 to 107 and answer the following questions.Posture Ones distinctive posture can give
32、 away his cultural background.Squatting postureSitting postureIt is said that even American Presidents relax by putting their feet on the desk in the Oval Office. It hurts nobody in American fortable, friendlyThe sole should never be pointed in the direction of another person.a sign of rudeness and
33、poor mannersUS: Arab/ Thailand:Germany/Sweden/China: Look at the following two pictures carefully and find out the different meanings of the two gestures.GesturesV for victorySth. dirty or obscene Pointing to objects with the index fingerPointing to objects with the little fingerPointing to objects
34、with the entire hand, palms upUS: OKJapan and Korea: moneyLatin American countries and Germany: obsceneTunisian:I will kill you.Arabs: (a baring of teeth)extreme hostility Case StudyCase Study Please analysize Please analysize Case 6 Gesture Issues Case 6 Gesture Issues of Some Famous Figures of Som
35、e Famous Figures in your in your textbooks on page 90. textbooks on page 90. Nodding the headIn north America (up and down): I agreeJapan: I am listening.down: I agreeIn the Middle Eastup: I disagreeShaking the headSriLanks, Nepal, and India: agreementmost countries: refusal or disapproval Please ma
36、tch the following pictures of facial expressions with their meanings.Facial expressions What feelings can our face express? anger fear joy sorrow contempt surprisedisgustSadness Mediterranean cultures: exaggerate signs of grief or sadnessmen crying in public American: suppress the emotions Japanese:
37、 hide expressions of anger, sorrow, or disappointmentlaughing or smiling Chinese: control emotionssaving faceSmile American: a sign of happiness or friendly affirmation Japanese: mask an emotion or avoid answering a question Korean: too much smiling a shallow person Thailand: the Land of Smilesdirec
38、t eye contact honestyEye contactuntruthfulnessshame embarrassmentNorth Americans: Chinese: avoid long direct eye contact to show politeness, or respect, or obedienceJapanese: prolonged eye contacts considered rude, threatening and disrespectful.Latin American and Caribbean people: avoid a sign of re
39、spectbody languagepart of cultureImportantdaily communicationunderstand and use correctly 4. Summary5. Homework Group-work Suppose that you and your group members were from different cultures, try to make a dialogue using the different time language and space language and then act them out. Please surf the Internet and try to find two examples which show different meanings of the same body language or the same meaning can be expressed in different ways. 5. HomeworkThanks !
