Culture

Question 1

Hypothesis that all human thought and action is totally controlled by language

Answer 1

Linguistic determinism - Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis strong version.

Question 2

Hypothesis that language only partially influences human thought and actions.

Answer 2

Linguistic relativism - Sapir-Whorf hypothesis weaker version

Question 3

Cultures in which the context and relationships among speakers figures importantly. Rules and traditions are important. Heavy reliance on non-verbal communication.

Answer 3

High-Context (collectivist) cultures eg: Japan, China, Middle East and Africa and South America

Question 4

Cultures in which communication seems loose and informal. Based on facts, background info and evidence,

Answer 4

Low-context (individualistic) cultures. eg: US, Canada, Western Europe.

Question 5

Cultures where time is valued for punctuality and work and leisure are divided. Linear view of time.

Answer 5

monochromatic

Question 6

Cultures where flexibility is valued over punctuality. Blurred lines between work and play.

Answer 6

polychromatic

Question 7

4 stages of acculturation

Answer 7

honeymoon, hostility, humor and home

Question 8

honeymoon stage of acculturation

Answer 8

students excited about new culture

Question 9

hostility stage of acculturation

Answer 9

students get more comfortable with new culture. Begin to make comparisons to old and view new culture unfavorably.

Question 10

Humor stage of acculturation

Answer 10

students come to terms with new culture. More accepting with a positive view of new, but can be led to extremes.

Question 11

Home stage of acculturatoin

Answer 11

students come to accept new culture. Takes a few years.