What you won’t see on the PPT is that we did the number tracing game and PCU along with the discussion. We also talked briefly about the US culture of extroversion vs. high value of introversion in many Asian cultures. That topic definitely perked up some interest among the quieter students. I noticed that it was really difficult to see the writing in these cartoons from the back of that room. Perhaps with the lights turned lower it would be easier, but I didn’t know if it was possible to dim the lights in the room.

-Dana Brolley (01/18/2013)

Notes before using this one again

ISD 200:International Student

DevelopmentWeek 3

Mari Acob-NashRyan PackardDana BrolleyArlette FelloresSupport: John Belmont

Accessed via slideshare.comAuthor: Phan Dinh Tuan

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Agenda

1. John’s Notes

2. Definition

3. Symptoms and stages

4. Policy

5. Adaptation skills

6. Resources

7. Homework

Discussion

Discuss in groups for 5 minutes

1. What do all these situations have in common?

2. What is your definition of culture shock?

3. Where does culture shock happen?

4. What could be the damage caused by culture shock?

5. Why do we need to study this concept?

Definition of culture shock

Feeling of disorientation, of discomfort due to the unfamiliarity of surrounding (Martin & Nakayama 1997: 169)

Similar to a disease, complete with symptoms; if treated properly (learning the language, making friends, etc.) one can recover, adapt and feel at home. (Oberg 1960)

Comparable to experiences of transition shock: job shock, role shock, future shock, etc. (Dodd 1998: 158)

Symptoms of culture shock

Physiological symptoms: headache, stomach upset, sleeplessness

Emotional symptoms: anxiety, irritability, paranoia, homesickness, powerlessness

Stages of culture shock

Stage 1 - Everything is beautiful: excitement, pleasure, self-satisfaction, gracious people, discovered utopia.

Stage 2 – Everything is awful: anxiety, restlessness, impatience, disappointment, transportation difficulty, host country indifference.

Stage 3 – Toward a balanced view of the people, the customs, and yourself (some people may not experience this stage).

How to avoid culture shock1. Develop a balanced view

2. Learn as much as possible about the host culture

3. Know that there are good and bad folks

4. Admit that you are experiencing culture shock

5. Identify your stage of culture shock

6. Work toward becoming more familiar with the new culture (meet new people, try new things, rest, write, observe)

Adaptation skills

Survival skills: how to cook, eat, work, rest, do banking, seek transportation, etc.

Seek more psychological assurances

Modify attitudes and behaviors

Develop intercultural friendships

Find motivation for acculturation

Work through education, membership, occupation, and media usage.

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Resources1. International Programs 24-hour emergency 206-934-36722. King County 24-hour Crisis Line 206-461-32223. NSCC Counseling Center 206-934-

36764. Planned Parenthood 800-230-75265. Asian Counseling and Referral Service 206-695-

76006. EMERGENCY 9117. 8. 9.

Assignment 2 1. Reflecting on your culture shock experience

a. Think about your experience interacting with an American (Indian, Japanese, or any other nationality other than yours). You can reflect on many incidents or one single occasion that stands out in your memory.

b. Describe the situation

What was the interaction about?

How did they talk/behave?

How did you talk/behave?