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Culture Shock

What is Culture Shock?. According to the American Heritage Dictionary, culture shock is a state of confusion and anxiety experienced by someone upon encountering an alien environment. . ? 2006 Maria E. Bernal-Dobek. Who does Culture Shock affect?. Immigrants College studentsPeople who relocate for

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Culture Shock

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    1. Culture Shock By: Maria Bernal-Dobek Professor of ESL Broward Community College 2006 Maria E. Bernal-Dobek

    2. What is Culture Shock? According to the American Heritage Dictionary, culture shock is a state of confusion and anxiety experienced by someone upon encountering an alien environment. 2006 Maria E. Bernal-Dobek

    3. Who does Culture Shock affect? Immigrants College students People who relocate for work Anyone who experiences a major life change which requires a change in environment 2006 Maria E. Bernal-Dobek

    4. The Stages of Culture Shock The Incubation Stage The Difficult Stage The Gradual Adjustment Stage Goal: Adaptation and Biculturalism Re-entry Shock 2006 Maria E. Bernal-Dobek

    5. The Incubation Stage: This is paradise! Also called The Honeymoon Stage Everything seems perfect and wonderful! Usually begins when a person first arrives to a new place Lasts a short amount of time 2006 Maria E. Bernal-Dobek

    6. The Difficult Stage: I hate my new life! Begins a few weeks after arrival Characterized by negative feelings and experiences Can last an indefinite amount of time A person may feel any of the following: Depression Insecurity Insomnia Irritability Homesickness 2006 Maria E. Bernal-Dobek

    7. Gradual Adjustment: Maybe things will be okay. The person finally starts to understand the new culture. Feelings of happiness start to resurface. The person wants to belong to the new culture. Psychological balance begins to occur. 2006 Maria E. Bernal-Dobek

    8. Adjustment and Biculturalism: Life is good! The person adopts the new culture as part of his own. Goals are established and a pursuit of them begins. Ideally, the person feels part of his native culture as well as part of the new environment. Biculturalism is the goal! 2006 Maria E. Bernal-Dobek

    9. Re-entry Shock: Wow! Things have changed! Occurs when the person returns to his hometown Realization that he/she is not the same person anymore A sense of loss is felt while the person fights to accept his new reality. Life has moved on without him/her. 2006 Maria E. Bernal-Dobek

    10. So, what can you do about it? Develop new hobbies. Stay positive. Be patient. Be constructive: Avoid negativity. Meditate, relax & exercise. Talk about your feelings. Make connections with people from your ethnic group. Make connections with people in your new culture. Have a sense of humor. Set simple goals. Get help if necessary! 2006 Maria E. Bernal-Dobek

    11. Cultural Sensitivity in a Multicultural World Educate yourself about people who are different than you. Try to understand their circumstances. Do not judge others just because they look, sound, or think differently. Be sensitive: Immigrating is never easy and support from the new culture can ease the experience of Culture Shock. 2006 Maria E. Bernal-Dobek

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