A Discussion of Communicative Culture.

Zhanyi, Zhang

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ERIC Number: EJ384121

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Publication Date: 1988

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A Discussion of Communicative Culture.

Zhanyi, Zhang

Journal of the Chinese Language Teachers Association, v23 n3 p107-12 Oct 1988

Outlines 12 differences between American and Chinese culture. The different connotations of five lexical items are discussed. Social behavior discussed includes 1) response to a compliment or offer; 2) greetings; and 3) sending gifts. The Chinese and American forms of expressing time and location, and of confirming the premise of a question are contrasted. (Author/LMO)

Descriptors: Chinese, Chinese Culture, Communicative Competence (Languages), Comparative Analysis, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Nonverbal Communication, North American Culture, Second Language Instruction, Uncommonly Taught Languages

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Language: English

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