《喜福会》跨文化交际讲解.ppt

Case 1,Questions:,What makes little Waverly unhappy and rebel against her mother? What did she say? What is Lindos idea of daughters? Why does she think so? Do you think the argument between Linda and little Waverly would happen to ordinary Chinese mothers and daughters? Why or why not?,Different Culture Value,Individualism: refers to the tendency to focus on the needs of self as opposed to community and society. Collectivism: refers to the tendency to focus on the needs of community and society as opposed to self.,Different Family Values,Chinese: most of the parents think that they have right to arrange their childrens life and point out their mistakes, meanwhile, the children have obligation to take care of their parents well, it is necessary to obey parents instructions. American: people advocates the freedom, equality and democracy. Parents let children to make choice themselves. Children have responsibility to their own action.,Case 2,Questions:,1.Do Suyuan and Lindo really complain of their daughters ignorance to each other? What is the real purpose of their words? Why do they express their feelings in that way? 2.What is the expressive differences between Waverly/Junes dispute and Suyuan/Lindos flaunt? Why do they have such differences?,Different Communication Style,Chinese: use indirect way to express ones feeling, speakers do not always express their meaning fully in words. Listener should try to understand others meaning in context. American: express their feelings directly, communication depends on verbal messages. Listener should try to understand what people say, not how they behave,Case 3,Questions:,1.What do you think of Richs behavior at dinner? Do Lindo and the other family members accept it? Can you guess their opinions on Rich? Why do they think so? 2.Does Rich realize the mistakes he has made? Why?,Dining Culture,Chinese: people never speak insincerely. We dont say what we think. American: Express their need straightforward. enjoy themselves, say what they want, accept what they need.,Case 4,Questions:,1.What makes June unpleasant to her mother? Does she know the deep idea of her mother? 2.Does Suyuan love her daughter? Does she know her daughter? Does she always express her real idea to her daughter?,