Fear and Trembling Film Anaysis
Fear and Trembling Film Analysis
Paul Regallis
Intercultural Communication 35852
Dr. Mei-Chen Lin
November 28, 2007
Abstract The movie Fear and Trembling shows many examples of intercultural communication. Amélie, one of the main characters in the movie, encounters different kinds of intercultural adaption difficulties. A few examples of these are making friends, cultural knowledge and appreciation and pressure to conform. Some of Amélie's experiences have her going through some aspects of culture shock such as feeling of strain, feeling of rejection and feeling of anxiety. Amélie asks questions and disagrees with her superiors while she is going through the adaptation process. The process consists of enculturation, acculturation and deculturation. I disagree with Amélie choice to handle her position with the company because she wasn't being treated fairly.
Adaptation Difficulties There is many adaptation difficulties sojourner's encounter as our usual communication styles or cultural norms seem very foreign. It is difficult to make friends that are dependable and trustworthy in a time of need. Having knowledge about the culture, knowing social norms and values can be very valuable in everyday situations. When in completely different surroundings everyone feels as if he or she should conform to how others act in order to be accepted. Making friends in a new company is difficult. This is especially difficult when you are the minority and when a new culture is introduced. When Amélie first arrived at work she was working directly under a higher superior who was acting very rude to her. She seemed like there was no hope for friendship and interaction within the company. When she met her immediate supervisor she felt very content on her beauty and her kindness. Amélie helped out another coworker to try and gain another friendship and that friendship continued. Although, because she did such outstanding work, her supervisor felt threatened and made an
Paul Regallis
Intercultural Communication 35852
Dr. Mei-Chen Lin
November 28, 2007
Abstract The movie Fear and Trembling shows many examples of intercultural communication. Amélie, one of the main characters in the movie, encounters different kinds of intercultural adaption difficulties. A few examples of these are making friends, cultural knowledge and appreciation and pressure to conform. Some of Amélie's experiences have her going through some aspects of culture shock such as feeling of strain, feeling of rejection and feeling of anxiety. Amélie asks questions and disagrees with her superiors while she is going through the adaptation process. The process consists of enculturation, acculturation and deculturation. I disagree with Amélie choice to handle her position with the company because she wasn't being treated fairly.
Adaptation Difficulties There is many adaptation difficulties sojourner's encounter as our usual communication styles or cultural norms seem very foreign. It is difficult to make friends that are dependable and trustworthy in a time of need. Having knowledge about the culture, knowing social norms and values can be very valuable in everyday situations. When in completely different surroundings everyone feels as if he or she should conform to how others act in order to be accepted. Making friends in a new company is difficult. This is especially difficult when you are the minority and when a new culture is introduced. When Amélie first arrived at work she was working directly under a higher superior who was acting very rude to her. She seemed like there was no hope for friendship and interaction within the company. When she met her immediate supervisor she felt very content on her beauty and her kindness. Amélie helped out another coworker to try and gain another friendship and that friendship continued. Although, because she did such outstanding work, her supervisor felt threatened and made an
References: Corneau, A., Gozlan, C., & Sarde, A. (2004). Fear and trembling. France: Les Films. Gudykunst, B. Kim, (2003). Communicating with strangers: An approach to intercultural communication. New York: McGraw-hill.