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Cultural Influences Yiyu Xu Wenli Zhang Qian Xu Amber Martin HeeSun Chang
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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
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Communication Commerce/Economics Travel pop culture INDICATORS
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Remember, influence is…… Multidirectional Unequal Often unavoidable Pop Culture
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Chinese Culture Influences U.S.
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Popular TV series The Big Bang Theory http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M24HNJv3FkU&pl aynext=1&list=PLA82B55FDF8470435&feature=results _video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M24HNJv3FkU&pl aynext=1&list=PLA82B55FDF8470435&feature=results _video Chinese Culture Influences U.S.
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Chinese words appeared in popular American pop music and movies http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOI4OF7iIr4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOI4OF7iIr4 No equivalent translation for this word Kungfu Panda!! Chinese Culture Influences U.S.
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Tattoos Chinese Culture Influences U.S.
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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.
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American cultural influences in China
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Chain restaurants https://maps.google.com/
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Hollywood American drama
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Celebrating Halloween, Christmas…. It’s fun and interesting…. It’s promoted by comercial activities
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What are these brands?
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Shanzhai refers to Chinese imitation and pirated brands and goods. economic capital American products
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The US cultural influence on Korea
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Language
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Lawrence (2012) languages of sigh boards in Korean cities
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Pop Culture
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Korean cultural influence on the US
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Wenli: simple Korean Morgan: learning Korean / plan to go to Korea Niamh: learning Korean / Korean boyfriend Drama / Songs/ Movies/ People ----- Korean Culture Language
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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
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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
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Summary Globalization is happening Different rates Different ways Different levels What does this mean for us? Local influences Local attitudes Laws/Rules
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