culture shock
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Culture shock
Culture shock
is
“ the personal disorientation a person may feel when experiencing an unfamiliar way of life “
“ also a simple
travel to another type of life “
One of the most common
causes of culture shock
involves individuals in
a foreign environment
Educational differences
“ The chance to live and study in a new
culture is a privilege which is
not given to everyone ,,
Social differences
As well as educational differences, ESL
students coming to FIS experience many social differences that
may cause stress
Negotiation phase
differences between the old and new culture become apparent and may create anxiety
The effects of school shock
The effects of school shock
Among the more common physical
reactions are tiredness, sleeplessness or
oversleeping, headaches and stomach aches and susceptibility to illness.
The emotional effects can include anxiety, irritability, aggressiveness or
depression.
“ HOW TO HELP
STUDENTS OVERCOME SCHOOL
SHOCK ,,
some way of switching off from the pressures of academic work
CULTURE OF THE SCHOOL AND IS CONTINUING TO
EXHIBIT PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL OR
BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS AT HOME
The chance to live and study in a
new culture is a privilege which is not
given to everyone
"The chance to live and study in a new culture is
a privilege which is not given to
everyone. Although your child
maybe suffering a little now, she is almost certain to look back on her time
at FIS asn one of the most important and enriching experiences of her life."
RE F E R E N C E S
Macionis, John, and Linda Gerber. "Chapter 3 - Culture." Sociology. 7th edition ed. Toronto, ON: Pearson Canada Inc., 2010. 54
• http://esl.fis.edu/parents/advice/shock.htm
Huff, Jennifer L. "Parental attachment, reverse culture shock, perceived social support, and college adjustment of missionary children." Journal of Psychology & Theology 29.3 (2001): 246-264.29 Sept 2009
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_shock
CESA. “dealing with culture shock.” Management Entity: Office of International Research, Education, and Development. Web. 29 Sept. 2009.
• http://www.oired.vt.edu/cesa/currentstudents/cs_culturalshock.htm
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