該叢書每冊濃縮了相關(guān)國家的風(fēng)土人情,對(duì)各國地理、歷史、政治、國民性格、商業(yè)文化、日常生活、跨文化交際等領(lǐng)域的重要事實(shí)或所獨(dú)具的特色進(jìn)行介紹,使學(xué)習(xí)者在閱讀的過程中獲取相關(guān)的文化背景知識(shí),提高對(duì)文化差異的敏感度和寬容度,在學(xué)習(xí)英文的同時(shí)提升跨文化交際的能力。
Kazakhstan
Introduction
Key Facts
Chapter 01 LAND & PEOPLE
·Geography
·Climate
·The People
·The Lnnguages
·A Brief History
·Government and Politics
·The Economy
·The Environment
Chapter 02 VALUES & ATTITUDES
·Traditional Kazakh Values
·Spiritual Values
·The Soviet Legacy
·Religion
·Position and Power
·Women
·Attitudes Toward Education
·Attitudes Toward Work
Chapter 03 CUSTOMS & TRADITIONS
·Birth and Infancy
·Weddings
·Mourning and Remembrance
·Traditional Horseback Games
·Public Holidays
·New Year
·Subbotnik
Chapter 04 MAKIN6 FRIENDS
·Friendship
·Attitudes Toward Foreigners
·Invitations Home
·Entertaining
·Dating
Chapter 05 AT HOME
·Housing
·The Household
·The Daily Round
·Everyday Shopping
·Children
·Education
·Health Care
Chapter 06 TIME OUT
·Eating Out
·Nightlife
·Cultural Life
·Sports and Outdoor Activities
·Shopping for Pleasure
·Some“Must-see” Attractions
Chapter 07 TRAVEL, HEALTH, & SAFETY
·Intercity Travel
·Getting Around Town
·Where to Stay
·Health
·Safety and Security
Chapter 08 BUSINESS BRIEFING
·The Business Environment
·Management Culture
·Labor Relations
·Personal Relationships
·Business Correspondence
·Meetings
·Presentations
·Negotiations
·Contracts
·Managing Disagreements
·Women in Business
·Corruption
·Business Gifts
Chapter 09 COMMUNICATING
·Longuoge
·Body Language
·Forms of Address
·Humor
·The Media
·Services
·Conclusion
Appendices
·Places
·People
Exercises