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Published: 25.01.2004.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays 'Culture Shock', 1.
Extract

When speaking of the term "culture shock" immediately I identify with being in a foreign country for the first time. This is true but it is not the only exception of culture shock, many encounters can lead to culture shock. For example: starting a new job, moving to a new city, even moving to a new house. According to Kalervo Oberg, who is credited for finding the term "culture shock", there are four stages of this phenomenon. To assist me with describe the four stages I will use the events surrounding September 11, 2001. …

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