Cultural Influences Yiyu Xu Wenli Zhang Qian Xu Amber Martin HeeSun Chang
Cultural Globalization Kumaravadivelu, B. (2008) Hotly debated Multiple disciplines New form of interconnections Watson, Dr. James L. (2012) Standardization of cultural expressions Efficiency and/or appeal Oversimplification
Communication Commerce/Economics Travel pop culture INDICATORS
Remember, influence is…… Multidirectional Unequal Often unavoidable Pop Culture
Chinese Culture Influences U.S.
Popular TV series The Big Bang Theory aynext=1&list=PLA82B55FDF &feature=results _video aynext=1&list=PLA82B55FDF &feature=results _video Chinese Culture Influences U.S.
Chinese words appeared in popular American pop music and movies No equivalent translation for this word Kungfu Panda!! Chinese Culture Influences U.S.
Tattoos Chinese Culture Influences U.S.
Traditional Chinese Culture Influences U.S. pop culture Growing power and impact of Chinese government and people Misunderstanding of culture and language Leading to ‘Chinese fever’? Chinese Culture Influences U.S.
American cultural influences in China
Chain restaurants
Hollywood American drama
Celebrating Halloween, Christmas…. It’s fun and interesting…. It’s promoted by comercial activities
What are these brands?
Shanzhai refers to Chinese imitation and pirated brands and goods. economic capital American products
The US cultural influence on Korea
Language
Lawrence (2012) languages of sigh boards in Korean cities
Pop Culture
Korean cultural influence on the US
Wenli: simple Korean Morgan: learning Korean / plan to go to Korea Niamh: learning Korean / Korean boyfriend Drama / Songs/ Movies/ People Korean Culture Language
Language is determined by culture Language is the medium of culture (library.thinkquest.org) Language and culture are linked (Kumaravadivelu, 2008) The influence from each side is unequal
Rich people Sexual openness Big cities Fashinable …… Hollywood movies seem to have the strongest influence on Chinese people’s understanding of America and Americans. Stereotypes
Summary Globalization is happening Different rates Different ways Different levels What does this mean for us? Local influences Local attitudes Laws/Rules