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    This document contains 10 questions for a class assignment on cultural adjustment from chapters 1 and 2 of the book "Beyond Language". The questions cover topics such as describing cultural groups, differences between generalizations and stereotypes, elements of culture, the role of media, stages of cultural adjustment, examples of culture shock, problems adjusting to a new culture, and definitions for words related to cultural adjustment experiences.

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    CCU 22 SEP 2020 CLASS of 2018 Q&A – Chapter 1 & 2 Beyond Language

    Due date 26th September 2020

    Questions
    1. Can we describe Americans as a cultural group? Give your explanation

    2. What is the difference between Generalization and Stereotype?

    3. What can you see in a culture as and what are the underlying elements?

    4. The role that media plays in cultural views. Please describe with examples.

    5. Why is "cultural adjustment” described as a roller coaster ride and why?

    6. Does speaking the language of a new country you go to, help you adjust or adapt?
    Please explain your answer in detail.

    7. What are the stages in the "Adjustment Process" in a new culture?

    8. What are some examples of "culture shock"? Give 2 and explain why.

    9. Give some examples of problems with adjusting to a culture. Have you experienced
    them?

    10. Give the definition of the below words:


    a. Overwhelmed
    B. Isolation
    c. Carbon copy
    d. Elation
    e. Bewildered
    f. Ethnocentrism

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