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- Title
Understanding and Embracing Culture Shock: A Contribution from Religious Studies.
- Authors
Brassard, Francis
- Abstract
The article discusses the cultural shock experienced by language learners in a foreign environment and its association with the types of mental state religious discourses. It describes the negative reactions associated with culture shock including a loss of self-confidence or motivation, helplessness, homesickness, and depression. It analyzes historical accounts of religious and spiritual experiences to provide a better understanding of the causes of culture shock.
- Subjects
CULTURE shock; SECOND language acquisition; SELF-confidence; CULTURAL values; HOMESICKNESS
- Publication
ICC Journal, 2022, Vol 4, Issue 3, p39
- ISSN
2747-9862
- Publication type
Article