Japaneses culture and how they communicate compared to american culture

Japaneses culture and how they communicate compared to american culture
Communication 204- Prepping for the final paper Directions: Research the following questions in paragraph form. Depending on your specific culture, you may find a lot of info on the following questions or very little to none. First, try our library databases, then try Google, and if you still cannot find anything, you may answer with a simple N/A for your culture. However, please understand I will follow up to see if any information could be found. You may want to talk with me directly if you have any questions or having trouble finding information. The short paper is worth 50 points towards the final paper. Options: You may simply answer the questions as follows, but my advice is to write each answer in paragraph form. The short assignment is designed to help you write the final paper it may not seem like I’m helping you, but when we get to the final essay, you already have a part written by completing this assignment! Differences between American culture and Japanese culture What components of language will you address with your selected culture for the final paper(see page138)? (10 points) Phonology- the study of sound systems of language- how words are pronounced, which unit of sounds are meaningful for a specific language, and which sounds are universal. Japanese language- 5 pure vowel sounds, can be short or long- symbol structure: vowel sound then preceded by one of 15 constant sounds, SOV structure Semantics- the study of meaning, communicate the meaning that was intended to get across Syntactics- the study of the structure of a language https://esl.fis.edu/grammar/langdiff/japanese.htm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9I8mQpFAJ50 What will you address in language and perception for the final paper ( see page 141)? (10 points) Pragmatics- the study of how is language is actually used in the context Honorifics Different level of politeness https://www.japaneseprofessor.com/lessons/beginning/politeness-and-formality/ What communication styles you will discuss? Provide examples or explanations unique to your culture in the categories listed: Context? Direct/indirect? Slang? Rules? Ect? (15 points) -Grammar rules, direct and indirect uses https://www.commisceo-global.com/resources/country-guides/japan-guide#c5 Research and discuss as much as you can for the following non-verbal aspects (what is unique to your culture?) as addressed in chapter six (5points each): Japan Facial expressions- dont tend to over display emotion- culture emphasize conformity, humbleness, emotional suppression- the tone of voice- posture Paralinguistics- trust nonverbal messages more than verbal personal space- standing arm’s length from each other, meeting strangers distance further, almost no touching between the same gender dress – Traditional fashion: kimono Todays fashion- eye contact- Favor indirect contact- Direct eye contact when threating or intimidating Gestures- taking off shoes in different settings is a way of respect Time (Chronemics) 14 hours ahead from CST Culture space- socialization, food, gender roles, art/ architecture https://www.commisceo-global.com/resources/country-guides/japan-guide The research paper is due in May. The top portion is an assignment that will help guid the paper.