ERIC Number: ED144348
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1977
Pages: 32
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People of Philippines: Building Bridges of Understanding.
Brigham Young Univ., Provo, UT. Language Research Center.
The purpose of this communication learning aid is to help Americans become more effective in understanding and communicating with people of another culture. This publication discusses some differences encountered in the Philippines in such things as food, laws, customs, religion, language, dress and basic attitudes. It is designed to prepare the traveller for actual experiences in interacting and communicating with the people of the Philippines. The first section describes the geography, history, politics and economy of the islands, the people, languages and religions. Cultural diversity, nationalism, family relations, friendship and self-esteem, reciprocity in social relations, and the Philippine concept of shame are investigated. Social customs, vocabulary and phrases in Pilipino and Tagalog, travel and recreation are touched on. A bibliography is included. (CHK)
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, Communication Problems, Communication (Thought Transfer), Cross Cultural Studies, Cross Cultural Training, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Cultural Education, Cultural Traits, Culture Conflict, Culture Contact, Instructional Materials, Non Western Civilization, Religious Differences, Sociocultural Patterns, Tagalog, Travel
Brigham Young University, Language and Intercultural Research Center, 240B-34, Provo, Utah 84602 ($2.00 plus $0.25 postage)
Publication Type: Books
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Authoring Institution: Brigham Young Univ., Provo, UT. Language Research Center.
Identifiers - Location: Philippines
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