A straightforward guide to understanding the hidden cultural challenges of adapting to life abroad. Combining intercultural theory and the voices of sojourners who talk about their experiences, it maps out the process of resisting, accepting and adapting to cultural difference. We see that all sojourners, from tourists, to expatriates to immigrants, go through a similar learning dynamic. We learn that intercultural experiences can be deep or shallow, and that hidden cultural difference can increase sojourner prejudice. The book examines intercultural sensitivity while avoiding "feel good" idealizations about cross-cultural contact. It brings clarity to debates regarding the importance of cultural difference and the effects of globalization. An essential resource for sojourners, language teachers and intercultural educators.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
IntroductionPart one: The Intercultural Experience Chapter one: Intercultural contact in the global village Chapter two: Objections to culture Chapter three: Understanding the deep structure of culture Chapter four: Deep cultural difference and increased prejudice Chapter five: What is successful cultural learning?Chapter six: The process of intercultural learningPart two: A Model of Cultural Learning Chapter seven: The Deep Culture Model Chapter eight: Resistance to change Chapter nine: Acceptance of difference Chapter ten: Adaptation and cultural identity Chapter eleven: Resistance and rapport Chapter twelve: Beyond adaptation Chapter thirteen: Implications for the "global village"Glossary of key termsReferences
