ERIC Number: ED144349
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1977
Pages: 28
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People of Samoa: 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 Samoa in such things as food, laws, customs, religion, language, dress and basic attitudes. It is designed to prepare the traveller for actual experiences in interacting and communicating with the people of Samoa. The first section describes the geography, history and government, economy, religion, people, and village and family customs. The Samoan traits of adherence to customs, sharing, and communication are investigated. Social customs, travel phrases, travel and holidays are touched on. A bibliography is included. (CHK)
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, 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, Samoan, 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: Samoa
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