To what extent can language

affect how you fit into a

certain community?Melody, Chantelle, Miyu

Who are we?Miyu: Japanese. Lived in Thailand and the Philippines until I was 5, and lived in Japan ever since. Only been to International Schools.

Melody: Swiss-Australian . Lived in Australia for 6 years of my life and has always attended International Schools, except in Australia.

Chantel le: British. Born in Holland. Lived most of my life in Cyprus. Always went to military schools until YIS.

Linking QuestionsCultureLanguage

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What Is Language?Transactional: used to get things doneExpressive: used to express feelings Social: used to communicate and relate with othersSelf-communication: used to think to yourself

The Effect of Language

Transactional- If you cannot speak the language of the area, then you may have trouble carrying out a task. Expressive- If you cannot speak the language of the area, then there may be a miscommunication while trying to express feelings/concerns

Social: if you cannot speak the language of the area, then you may have trouble making friends, fit into the community, and may not be accepted.

Self-communication: does not affect how you fit into a community

Perspectives on the difficulties of fitting into a

country completely alien to you.

Non-verbal Communications

Form of communication that does not involve the use of spoken language. The speaker and his or her use of the environment that have potential message value for the receiver generate it. It is both intentional and unintentional, however most speakers are not conscious of this.

Examples of Cultural Differences In Non-verbal Communications

1. General Appearance/ Dress2. Body Movement/ Gestures3. Posture4. Facial Expressions5. Eye Contact6. Touch

Animal Language

Tiger and PigsTiger was nursed by a mother pig when she was a baby so she does not think that pigs are food.

Usually prey for these tawny owl chicks, this thrush has been accepted as their pal

Owl and Thrush

Tinkabelle the sheep stands with her two dog friends. Tinkabelle apparently believes that she is a dog after being nurtured by a pet Labrador.

Sheep and Dogs

Eight-month-old orphan elephant Themba, show name means ‘hope’ in Xhosa, has struck up a friendship with asheep called Albert at the Shamwari Game Reserve In South Africa

Elephant and Sheep

Background and History of the

Country

Background and History

History

I.E. Korea and Japan

1920-1945: Japan invaded Korea and tried to erase Korean culture and language

Bad Japanese reputation in Korea

Language not a huge role

Fame of the Area

Easier to get around urban areas than rural areas

More English translations in signs and directions in cities because they expect more tourists.

Harder to get around if you don’t speak English

The Amount of Time Spent In the

Country

The Amount of Time Spent In the Country

The longer you spend time in a certain environment, the better you know about the cultureNaturally learn the non-verbal communications appropriate for the cultureIf you live in a country long enough, you would be able to be able to communicate the basic phrases that you need to survivePeople are used to your presence

Time Period

Time Period

Education and more access to resources

Travelling is easier and faster

Multi national companies

Global communications

Changes in Law

Effort To Adapt

EffortEffort to learn the language and be able to communicate with more peopleEffort to find out more information about the culture, food, religion, climate, history, traditions, politics, music, education, etcEffort to try to make friends and to get to know more people by join local clubs and organizationsEffort to try to act so that people would accept you more

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