ERIC Number: ED144347
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1977
Pages: 28
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People of Hong Kong: Building Bridges of Understanding.
Brigham Young Univ., Provo, UT. Language Research Center.
The purpose of this communication learning aid is to help Americans become more effective in understanding and communicating with people of another culture. This publication discusses some differences encountered in Hong Kong in such things as food, laws, customs, religion, language, dress and basic attitudes. The first section describes the geography, history, politics and economy of the islands, the people, languages and religions. Themes of religious diversity and cooperation, family relations, courtesy and self-esteem are investigated. Social customs, travel and recreation and holidays are touched on. A bibliography is included. (CHK)
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, Chinese Culture, Communication Problems, Communication (Thought Transfer), Cross Cultural Studies, Cross Cultural Training, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Cultural Education, Cultural Traits, Culture Conflict, Culture Contact, Instructional Materials, Non Western Civilization, Religious Differences, Sociocultural Patterns, Travel
Brigham Young University, Language and Intercultural Research Center, 240B-34, Provo, Utah 84602 ($2.00 plus $0.25 postage)
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Authoring Institution: Brigham Young Univ., Provo, UT. Language Research Center.
Identifiers - Location: Hong Kong
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