Cultural Comparisons: Asian and Western Perspectives on Everyday Life
This journal entry explores the contrasting aspects of Asian, particularly Korean and Chinese, culture compared to Western culture. It delves into various topics such as alcohol consumption, coffee culture, parenting, automobile preferences, clothing styles, and the dynamics of self-employment. Each subject highlights both advantages and disadvantages, fostering an engaging dialogue on cultural perspectives. The entry also examines the concept of freedom, discussing its subjective meanings across different cultures, and encourages a reflective comparison of travel experiences.
Cultural Comparisons: Asian and Western Perspectives on Everyday Life
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SITE • Professor Casey Barnes • professor.b.kyunghee@gmail.com • professorbkyunghee.wordpress.com
Daily Journal 13/1/2014 • What are some of the differences that you know between Asian (specifically Korean or Chinese) culture and “western” culture?
Advantages and disadvantages… • When you see the topic say an advantage, your partner must respond with “Yes, but…” and give a disadvantage… • Alcohol • Coffee • Having a baby • Cars • Clothing • Being self-employed
Think of a time… • You had a really great travel experience. • You had a really bad travel experience.
Paragraph Topics • Not only does the whole article have a topic, but each paragraph has a topic, too. • Pg. 99
Daily Journal 13/1/2014 • What is freedom? What does freedom mean to you? How is it different for different people?
Advantages and disadvantages… • Smart phones • Public schools • Private academies • SO many coffee shops!! • PC Bangs