Makalah CCU
Makalah CCU
Makalah CCU
TABLE OF CONTENT......................................................................................... 1
CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION
1. Background of the problem........................................................................ 2
2. Formulation of the problem........................................................................ 3
CHAPTER II DISCUSSION
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CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE PROBLEM
The majority of people studying, working, or living in a new and different
culture.There is yet another unpredictable variable in cultural asdjustment.
Sometimes people come to a second culture speaking the new language very well,
but still do not have an easy adjustment.the new comers think that because they
have a good grasp of the language, they will not have much difficulty.
The process of living in a culture different from our own can be an
exciting and stimulating experience. It is also a tremendous challenge as we
realize that our normal way of perceiving and behaving may not be appropriate
in the new cultural setting.
Each of us has been conditioned by our family, friends, and educational and
religious institutionsour cultureto act, interpret, think, perceive, and feel in
certain ways.
These are based on certain core values of our culture,such as be an individual,
might is right, or time is money.
These values change from culture to culture and, therefore, the behaviors leading
to success or happiness in that culture change also. Understanding those values,
then, is a key to understanding the culture.
The experience of cultural adjustment, takes place in stages that can be
shortened depending upon your preparation, your understanding of the process,
your willingness to take risks, and your acceptance of the necessity to modify
your behavior.
The basis of all positive adjustment is intercultural communication. That is
the process of communicating with sensitivity and paying attention to the
differences in values and behaviors of those with whom you communicate.
Realizing that it is important to listen with all your senses and assume you have
not completely understood or been understood unless you have
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CHAPTER II
DISCUSSION
out from they country is the expression has been used to describe
someone who living in a new culture. In thinking about how someone will adjust
to a new culture, the following questions shoud be considered:
Motivation (Relationships with other)
Length of stay (Financial situations)
Language and culture (Job and Age)
Personality
are cyclic in nature, not linear, and a person will encounter periods of adjustment
continuously as he or she moves from one situation to another."
2.3.1
2.3.2
which
seems
the
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source
of
intense
personal
discomfort. Internally the student may think, "If I feel this bad, its because
of them." The students blame the external environment for their pain. The
other common reaction is for the students to internalize their pain and sit
mute and inattentive in the classroom. (They might be thinking, "If I feel
bad, its because something is wrong with me.") Whether the student
withdraws or displays hostility, his or her pain shows in fits of anger over
seemingly minor frustrations, displays of excessive fear and mistrust of
Americans, frequent absenteeism, lack of interest, lack of concentration,
lack of motivation, and at worst, complete withdrawal. Academic
problems will be magnified during this stage.
This is a painful, difficult stage, but it does not last. As each
situation is "figured out," there is a sense of relief and accomplishment
which leads students to the third stage.
2.3.3
feel comfortable and relaxed in the new environment. The student begins
to smile or even laugh at minor mistakes and misunderstandings which
previously would have caused major headaches during the hostility
stage. The student feels more able to get needed information.
This more relaxed state is accomplished by making some friends,
finding recreational outlets, understanding ones studies, passing some
tests, or finishing a research paper. The student is relieved once some
progress has been made in managing the complexity of the U.S. university
where organization of time, professors expectations, subject content,
language, and rules of behavior are all different
2.3.4
The home stage occurs when the international student not only retains
allegiance to his or her home culture, but also "feels at home" and
functions quite well in the new U.S. culture. The student has successfully
adjusted to the norms and standards of the university and should be
commended for the ability to live successfully in both cultures.
Culture is relative
Culture is relative, which explains why individuals from different cultures may
perceive American norms differently. For some, the American communication
style may seem too direct, while others may find it not direct enough. As an
international student, you will be exposed to many new customs, habits and
ideas. Try to avoid labeling them as "good" or "bad" according to the culture
you are from. Remember that there may be parts of a culture you dislike or
disapprove of, but these are part of a broader social system, and therefore make
more sense inside that system.
Ask questions
Ask for help when you need it. Asking for assistance or an explanation does
not have to be considered a sign of weakness. Understanding others and
making yourself understood in a new language (or context) requires lots of
rephrasing, repeating and clarification. It may be helpful to ask questions like
"as I understand it you are saying... Is that correct?"
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CHAPTER III
CONCLUSSION
The meaning of the term culture has been highly contested. The first
highly influential definition came from Edward Tylor (1871, 1), who opens his
seminal anthropology text with the stipulation that culture is, that complex whole
which includes knowledge, belief, art, law, morals, custom, and any other
capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society. Culture
adjustment is a guide for people to know and to adjust themselves if he or she life
in onother country and Living in a culture that is different from their own so that
there is no conflict.
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