Transcript English presentation

English presentation--Understanding Cultural Differences
Camping Magazine, July, 2000 by Sandy Cameron
Department of Information Management
90144300
Yi Han
Outline of the presentation
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Outline (article)
Thesis statement
Topic sentences
Supporting ideas
Concluding sentences
Summary
Conclusion
Feedback
Reference
Writing Outline
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Communication differences
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meaning of a smile
when to smile
eye contact
Language differences
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way of talking
what to talk
saying “no”
Name and time recognition
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calling names
punctuality
About eating habits
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when to eat
what to eat
eating manners
Summary
Learn other’s cultures to avoid
misunderstandings.
 Be aware not to offend other’s cultures
 Respect other’s cultures
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Conclusion
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We need to respect other people’s
culture.
Feedback
The opening:
 Did it attract your attention?
 Was it on the subjects?
The organization:
 Were you able to follow easily?
 Did the presenter (writer) develop ideas
smoothly?
Use of support:
 Did the writer choose effective and clear
examples? Were there enough of them?
 Were the speaker's examples logical and
relevant?
Feedback
Language:
 Was the language clear, easy to
understand, at the level of the audience?
Overall Presentation and writing:
 Did the presenter speak slowly and write
clearly? Did he/she make eye contact
and use nonverbal communication?
Reference
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References:
1. Beyond Translation - global training must
consider cultural differences
Training & Development, Dec, 2000 by Lionel
Laroche, John Bing, Catherine Mercer Bing
2. The Learning Experience Of Chinese Students In
American Universities: A Cross-Cultural
Perspective
College Student Journal, March, 2001 by Guofang
Wan
3. My culture, my self - cultural differences in
Japan and the United States - Cover Story
Science News, Oct 18, 1997 by Bruce Bower
Thank you for listening!
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Good Day!