A. Knowledge aims:

1. To understand definitions of culture shock and intecultural adaptation

2. To understand  the symptoms  of culture shock and stages of intercultural adaptation

3. To understand the "ABC" in Intercultural communicative competence

B. Ability aims:

To analyze  symptoms  of culture shock  and  stages of intercultural adaptation in cases

To overcome culture shock and adapt to different cultures

C. Emotion and value aims: 

1. To enhance culture confidence in Chinese culture and cultivate patriotism.

2. To respect foreign cultures;

3. To be tolerant of the misunderstanding of other people.