1. Chapter Outline Intercultural Adaptation Acculturation Culture shock
Definition
Stages
U-Curve Pattern
W-Curve Pattern
Strategies for:
Modes
Factors
Symptoms
Forms
Effects
Avoiding Culture shock
Engaging in Intercultural Adaptation

2. Definition of intercultural adaptation
Intercultural adaptation refers broadly to the process of increasing our level of fitness to meet the demands of a new cultural environment.

3. Stages of Intercultural Adaptation
U-curve Pattern
Honeymoon Period
Crisis Period
Adjustment Period
Biculturalism Period

4. W-curve Pattern
reverse culture shock

5. Chapter Outline Intercultural Adaptation Acculturation Culture shock
Definition
Stages
U-Curve Pattern
W-Curve Pattern
Strategies for:
Modes
Factors
Symptoms
Forms
Effects
Avoiding Culture shock
Engaging in Intercultural Adaptation

6. Strategies for Avoiding Culture Shock and Engaging in Intercultural Adaptation  
a. Study the host culture b. Study the local environment c. Learn basic verbal and nonverbal language skills d. Develop intercultural relationships

7. e. Maintain an intimate social network f
e. Maintain an intimate social network f. Assume the principle of difference/Remember your perceptual context g. Anticipate failure events

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