I. Unpacking Culture ShockA. CharacteristicsB. Pros and ConsC. Underlying FactorsD. Initial Tips to Manage Culture ShockE. The U-Curve Adjustment ModelII. The Revised W-Shape Adjustment ModelIII. Intercultural Reality Check: Do-AblesCOMM 316 1st Edition Lecture 10Outline of Last Lecture I. Unpacking Culture ShockA. CharacteristicsB. Pros and Cons C. Underlying FactorsD. Initial Tips to Manage Culture Shock E. The U-Curve Adjustment ModelOutline of Current Lecture II. The Revised W-Shape Adjustment ModelIII. Intercultural Reality Check: Do-AblesCurrent LectureoThe Revised W-Shape Adjustment Model--Honeymoon (A)Excited about new cultural environment, cognitively curious and emotionally charge upat meeting new people-Hostility (B)Experience major emotional upheavals, loss of self-esteem and self-confidence Three Types of Reaction:-Early Returnees - use aggressive (pounce) or passive aggressive strategies blame new culture, exit prematurely-Time Servers - minimal host contact (avoidance strategies), look forward to exit-Participators - committed to adjust (active commitment strategies)-Humorous (Stage C)Sojourners learn to laugh at their cultural faux pasExperience stress-adaptation-growth emotionsRebounding Stage-In-sync (D) Sojourners feel "at home" and experience identity security and inclusionLanguage is more fluent, appropriate choices are made in new situations-Ambivalence (Stage E)Sojourners experience grief, nostalgia, pride, mixed with relief and sorrowthey are going homeDeparture Stage-Re-Entry culture shock (F) Face unexpected jolt, not anticipating reentry shockUsually feel more depressed and stressed than during entry culture shock-Re-Socialization (G) Re-Socializers quietly assimilate with little overt changesAlienators never fit back into their home culture and look for more sojourner opportunitiesTransformers act as agents of change in their home organizations or cultures oIntercultural Reality Check: Do-Ables-Realize that culture shock is inevitable-Maintain an ethnorelative attitude-Acknowledge your roller-coaster emotions-Reach out and seek out help when you need it-There are many caring individuals and resources out there awaiting to help you-Take care of your physical & mental health daily-Do something creative every day - write you travel blogs, express yourself in a journal, snap fun photos-Stay in touch with supportive
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