Effects of Culture Shock | Difference in Indian and Western Culture

Prepare for Life in the U.S.A.

For many chasing the American Dream, Culture Shock often becomes a deterrent in availing opportunities and fully benefiting from their stay in the USA. This course is designed to prepare an Indian embarking on his journey to the US by helping him get accustomed to the American way of life through comparisons, examples and insights.

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Level
Beginner
# Learners
205
Duration
38 mins
Rating
(11)

About Course

The United States has been epitomized as a land of opportunity, where hard work and skill can bring personal success and economic well-being. Naturally, the American Dream has captured the imagination of people all across India. While a bright future awaits most aspirants immigrating in pursuit of opportunities, there is a possibility that culture shock can play the spoilsport.

�Culture shock is the personal disorientation a person may feel when experiencing an unfamiliar way of life due to immigration or a visit to a new country, a move between social environments, or simply travel to another type of life� � Wiki. Culture Shock is a common occurrence because most travelers do not prepare for the impending transition. Nevertheless, it can be curtailed or even avoided with the right culture setting.

Velocity Consulting has devised this course by understanding and solving problems involving culture setting, which are unique to the Indian context. These lessons are the result of insights derived from innumerable interactions with a number of Indian clients facing similar apprehensions. Through this course, you will be informed about the differences between Indian culture and Western culture, and what can be done to ready yourself for life in the West.

Curriculum

Section 1 : Let’s Begin!
1.1
Disclaimer
01:02

Section 2 : Culture Dimension-I
2.1
Power Distance
03:57

Section 3 : Culture Dimension-II
3.1
Individualism vs Collectivism
04:21

Section 4 : Culture Dimension-III
4.1
Long term orientation
03:49

Section 5 : Culture Dimension-IV
5.1
High context vs Low context
03:01

Section 6 : Culture Dimension-V
6.1
Fluid time vs Structured
04:58

Section 7 : Assignment
7.1
Assignment
02:28

Section 8 : Evaluate Yourself
8.1
Explanation of assignment results
03:34

Section 9 : Culture Differences-I
9.1
Culture Shock
02:30

Section 10 : Culture Differences-II
10.1
Intercultural Communication
02:29

Section 11 : Culture Differences-III
11.1
Phraseology Differences
05:28
11.2
Test
07:00

About the Author

Velocity Consulting
Corporate Consulting Services

Velocity Consulting is an American company specializing in American accent, cultural sensitivity and business development training. They have aided hundreds of Indian business professionals through lessons designed specifically for Indian English speakers doing business or interacting with Americans. They are also attributed with the feat of creating the Global Communication Scoring System.

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