ISD 200: INTERNATIONAL STUDENT DEVELOPMENT WEEK 3 Ryan Packard Arlette Fellores John Belmont Also used a prezi for the culture shock part of this presentaion

Agenda for Today 2:00 Current Events – July 4 th 2:05 John’s assignment notes and quotes 2:10 What is culture? 3:00 Break (10 minutes) 3:10 Culture shock Assignment 3

US Current Events – July 4 th, 2013  CNN: Fireworks Disasters Across US CNN: Fireworks Disasters Across US  July 4th Hot Dog Eating Contest - Gross!! July 4th Hot Dog Eating Contest - Gross!!

John’s Assignment Notes  If you have not received from me, then I do not have your address or I have the wrong address. See me after class.  Format: Use a 12pt font  Grading explanation, eg. 32/32  A few students used the Loft writing center  Many students visiting the Loft  Grading papers takes time

John’s Assignment Notes - Quotes  On gun violence: “There are some things I am worry about. Firstly, I worry about the guns. We all know that almost everyone can buy guns for American, which scares me.”  On becoming independent: “On the other hand, I’m also hoping to meet new friends in Seattle as it’s really lonely and sad without someone there to support and comfort you in a whole new country.”  Others themes: language barrier, missing family, getting bad grades

So, what is culture?  Culture refers to the cumulative deposit of knowledge, experience, beliefs, values, attitudes, meanings, hierarchies, religion, notions of time, roles, spatial relations, concepts of the universe, and material objects and possessions acquired by a group of people in the course of generations through individual and group striving.  Taken from:

PCU – Personal, Cultural, or Universal Get out of your seats and come to the front of the classroom (enthusiastically)!!

Stereotypes versus Generalizations Stereotypes  negative  not based on actual experience  not really everyone Generalizations  based on personal experience  not for EVERYONE involved

Iceberg Theory

Before we stereotype…  Notice how we are similar first, different second.  Learn about other cultures–join groups that you would not normally join.  Understand the negative impact of stereotypes on yourself and others around you.  Respect the opinions and rights of all human beings.  Treat others the way they would like to be treated: The Platinum Rule!!  Put yourself in the shoes of others–try to be understanding, sympathetic, compassionate, and empathetic.

Tips for interacting with people who speak different languages or with different accents  Speak clearly and slowly  Seek clarification  Pause from time to time  Use pictures, signs, diagrams  Demonstrate as you explain  Use simple vocabulary  Avoid raising your voice

Tips for interacting with people who speak different languages or with different accents  Never measure a person’s intelligence by his/her accent  Expect the occasional misunderstanding  Get the help of an interpreter  Be open to coaching  Solicit feedback from others when appropriate  Smile and show warmth and friendliness

Culture Shock!! Presentation created by Shelle Basilio