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Unit 2 Bridging Cultures
From China to the USA- Zheng's PhD overseas study experience
After watching the video, do you want to study abroad Why
What challenges do you expect to meet How would you feel then
Do you think you can overcome them How
Before reading: share your ideas
Where might you read this article
The newspaper of a university in London
Xie Lei, an exchange student majoring in business, is building bridges between ____________ and ___________.
British culture
Chinese culture
/…is bridging British culture and Chinese culture
What information can you get about the girl
To bridge Chinese culture and British culture, Xie Lei may need to _________ the British culture as well as _______ the Chinese culture.
adapt to
spread
Adaption to the British culture
Spreading the Chinese culture
Which paragraphs talk about Xie Lei’s adaption to the British culture
How did the writer describe it
By introducing __________
__________
__________
challenges
solutions
feelings
While reading: content analysis
Challenges
Solutions
Daily life
(another)
Academic
requirements
(had to)
Adaption to the British culture
(had to)
adaptation to a whole new life
loneliness/ homesickness
writing an essay
new approaches to teaching and learning
(also)
lived with a host family
learn to_________________;
learn to____________________________;
ask for ____________________________
use public transport
ask for things she didn't know the English names for
help from passers-by when got lost
got help from her tutor ; read a lot to prepare
gave presentation on traditional Chinese art
(What Xie Lei did)
(need to)
(had to; must)
What other challenges do you think students studying abroad might face Can you give some advice to help them handle these challenges
Expressions for reference:
adapt to; academic pressure; had to/ must/ need to; have no idea; be not familiar with; have difficulty doing sth…
engage in; be involved in; expose sb/ oneself to…; participate in; cooperate with sb…
Challenges
feelings
excited but nervous
It was the first time that she had left China.
adaptation to a whole new life
nervous/
anxious
homesickness
lonely/ homesick
writing an essay
confused
new approaches to teaching and learning
at a loss
comforted
surprised and confident/ proud
feel at home
living with
a host family
Her presentation on Chinese art was a great success.
be involved
in social activities
Solutions
Feelings involved in bridging cultures
Circle the words to trace Xie Lei’s feelings..
Xie Lei is experiencing culture shock!
Culture shock refers to feelings of uncertainty, confusion, or anxiety that people may experience when moving to a new country or experiencing a new culture or surroundings.
Spreading the Chinese culture
What Xie Lei did to spread the Chinese culture
taught the daughter of her host family how to cook Chinese cuisine
gave a presentation on traditional Chinese art
engaged herself in social activities and share Chinese culture with them
Adaption to the British culture
Spreading the Chinese culture
A cultural messenger bridging cultures!
Besides Chinese cuisine and art, what else can we introduce to foreign friends to spread our profound culture
1. If you have an opportunity to get involved in an experience programme like Xie Lei, will you grasp it
2. As a high student, how can we better prepare ourselves to act as a cultural messenger building bridges between cultures
Group work: Critical thinking
Expressions for reference:
adapt to; engage in; be involved in; expose sb/ oneself to…; participate in; give sb an insight into sth; gain a global perspective/ angle; improve competence; cooperate with sb…
Thank You.

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