1. Culture and Culture Shock International Agriculture AGED 4713 Fall 2002

2. Culture n The Norms Beliefs and Customs Learned From Society That Lead to Common Patterns of Behavior n It includes: –Values –Paradigms

3. Culture n Is a group’s way of life, including the shared system of social meanings, values and relationships that is transmitted between generations

4. Value n An enduring belief that a specific mode of conduct or end – state of existence is personally or socially preferable to an opposite mode of conduct or end – state of existence.

5. Paradigm n An example, pattern; especially an outstanding clear or typical example –Ideas –Practices –Customs –Points of view

6. Attributes of Culture n Language n Religion n Music n Courtesy n Legal systems n Sports n Learned behavior

7. Culture Shock n The process of emotional responses that a person experiences upon arrival or placement in a new cultural settings –Cultural shock has several stages

8. Stages of Culture Shock Arrival in new culture Normal behavior Time Elation

9. n Initial reaction to a voluntary move into a new culture or situation n Reactions –excitement –hope –anticipation –expectations are developed –opportunities are assessed with unrealistic optimism

10. Stages of Culture Shock Arrival in new culture Normal behavior Time Elation Anxiety

11. n New comer becomes apprehensive and disoriented about the change n Reactions –test stereotype –cling to past culture –opportunities are assessed with unrealistic pessimism

12. Stages of Culture Shock Arrival in new culture Normal behavior Time Elation Anxiety Rejection

13. n New comer explores ways to nullify the change and return to former culture n Persons forced into new situation involuntary might go directly to this stage

14. Rejection n Reactions –alienation of self –negative attitude –antisocial behavior –“this can be happening”

15. Stages of Culture Shock Arrival in new culture Normal behavior Time Elation Anxiety Rejection Regression

16. n Lowest emotional point during transition. New-comer realized the permanence of the situation n Reactions –submissive –by-pass opportunities for interaction –hopelessness

17. Stages of Culture Shock Arrival in new culture Normal behavior Time Elation Anxiety Rejection Regression Reentry

18. n New-comer rediscovers positive aspects of the new situation n Reactions –able to look back and laugh –becomes involved with others in the culture and their activities –one or more opportunities are realized –hope returns

19. Stages of Culture Shock Arrival in new culture Normal behavior Time Elation Anxiety Rejection Regression Reentry Acceptance

20. n The person becomes part of the social system and accept his/her role in it n Reactions –development of friendships –emotionally settled –social participation

21. Stages of Culture Shock Arrival in new culture Normal behavior Time Elation Anxiety Rejection Regression Reentry Acceptance

22. n The person becomes part of the social system and accept his/her role in it n Reactions –development of friendships –emotionally settled –social participation

23. Stages of Culture Shock Arrival in new culture Normal behavior Time Elation Anxiety Rejection Regression Reentry Acceptance Affection

24. n Person develops emotional ties to the culture n Reactions –support and promotion –pride –work to bring improvement

25. Overcoming culture shock n Do homework: Be prepared ! –Research area, people and customs –Talk to someone who has been there –Be aware that culture shock happens –Make arrangements ahead of time n Enter with an open mind ! n Get involved n Don’t be critical of locals n Realize that you can and will survive

26. Overcoming culture shock n Understand that was is apparent and what is reality may be very different. n Get to know the locals- don’t remain in isolation n Examine your own social and cultural biases n Don’t make a clean break from your past culture n Continue some activities from your previous culture n Find someone from your previous culture

27. Reverse culture Shock n Occurs upon reentry into culture of origin. n The person experiences feelings of homelessness n Person became a “citizen” of two cultures

28. Culture and Culture Shock International Agriculture AGED 4713 Fall 2002