FINAL TEST CCU - SHELLA WIDIA S 1888203007

 

1.     1.  In understanding foreign cultures, someone needs to understand well the cultures to avoid cultural conflicts. But, many people are failed to understand the values and customs of foreign cultures. According to your own idea please explain what do you need to have to understand foreign cultures to avoid cultural conflicts. (35 points)

First, we also know that we should understand and have more awareness of these foreign cultures in order to prevent cultural conflicts while speaking, in this case, I will find out about foreign cultures via the internet, literature, films, etc. There are so many media sources that we can use to understand global cultures. But the most significant thing is that we first have an open-minded mind when we understand a culture and can appreciate and admire foreign cultures, even though they are somewhat different from our culture. And while we know a lot about foreign cultures, we have no open-mindedness and reverence, no cultural conflicts that will always occur.

2.      2. How do you define your local culture is different from foreign culture? Do you think local and foreign cultures need to be integrated? Please provide your reasons (35 points)

There are substantial differences between my local culture and a foreign culture because, as we know, culture consists of several elements such as religion, ethnicity, traditions, social, art, etc. There will definitely be many variations between my local culture and foreign cultures centered on these elements. Weather variables that impact the way you dress, for instance. The religious factors that impact your viewpoint. In parenting, there are several variations as well. I believe that local culture and international culture need to be combined for some reason, since different problems can be triggered by the presence of a foreign culture. Foreign culture becomes good for national culture because, under cultural personality, foreign culture may provide cultural feedback. However, while foreign cultures are well embraced and processed, our own local culture must not be lost. Self-preparation is therefore important in order not to affect international culture and gradually create an identity crisis.

3.     3.  What is stereotype and prejudice? Does it exist in your local culture? Give examples! (30 points)

Stereotypes are an individual's views simply based on the views of the group that a person might be categorized as representing a certain type of person or object. Stereotypes are shortcuts of thinking that people intuitively conduct to simplify complex situations and then help determine so easily. Prejudice is another individual's preconceived view or belief not founded on reason or experience, usually such as a negative emotional attitude towards members or a particular social group. For example For example, there are those who think that Batak people are fierce, Minang people are stingy and Javanese people are plain.