Friday, October18. 2013
Schow, Grant J
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Interview with Jacee
Interviewer: Hello, my name is Ahmed. I have
homework for my English class and I am here today to ask
you some questions and
then I will write a report for my professor.
Interviewee: Hi, my name is Jacee I am happy because
you have asked me to help you with your interview.
Interviewer: Sounds good let's start!!
Interviewee: ok, let's start.
Interviewer: Can you tell me a little bit
about yourself?
Interviewee: I am from China, this is my
thirdly year in SCSU, and my major is Finance. After I graduate I will looking
for a job and try to work here about two years, because for the business major
work experience is much important, so if I do have job that will easy to get a
fat salary job in my country.
Interviewer: How do you communicate with each
other in your home country?
Interviewee: Same as the US we use phone call,
online talk, and e-mail, but these are new communicate ways, in our country the
most tradition communicates is in dining time. In our country people usually
will talk their things during dining time, and we also have many table manners,
like first time meet, business cooperation, ask somebody for help, etc. Because
we believe in dining time people will feel more comfortable and their
relationship will more easily be close to.
Interviewer: what
is the clothing style for men and women?
Interviewee: Right now is same as the US; do
not have very specific style. But for the past I mean for the traditional
cloths, man usually dress robe, long gown and also have long hair. Women are
dress lorgnette or silk cloth, and adorn much jewelry. For these traditional cloths we call Han Chinese
Clothing Last we look up to men and down on women, because for the past people
do not have high productivity.
Interviewer: How are women and men treated
differently?
Interviewee:
Men are the most manpower in family; men could work more and earn more. For
women, at past because of our tradition usually they just stay at home, cook
food, clean house and take care of child. But now, after the economy improve,
men and women their social status are almost equality. And right now for some
of way women are getting higher status, like they are easier to get a job, many
company need and hire women more than men.
Interviewer: How has your experience helped
you to interpret and respect cultural differences?
Interviewee: Here's experience let me got
culture shock at first, but now I know every culture have their own
characteristic, and this is why we call it different culture, Also after I
contact this different culture I am learning many new things, like how to get
along with American people, and how is their different holidays real meaning.
So, I respect them, even some of it I still cannot accept, like drinking ages.
Interviewer: Do you enjoy speaking with
exchange students?
Yes I do. It is interesting. I have a good
skill of communication, and I am very enjoying connecting and having new
friends.
Interviewer: How long have you been in the
United States?
Interviewee: About 4 years. And I spend two
years in IEC studied English before I went to university, and I have to say the
time that I studied in IEC was very wonderful experience, one the one hand I am
adapt the US environment, on the other hand I have get many good international
friends.
Interviewer: Have you been able to visit any
other parts of the United States?
Interviewee: Yes I did, I have visited many
city in American. For the east I went to Washington DC, New York and Boston.
North, I went to Chicago about four times. For the West I went to Ohio State
this summer that is very beautiful state. And for the South, I went to LA, San
Francisco and California State. I had very special feel in each different
place; especially California State let me feel an exotic atmosphere.
Interviewer: What are your home country's
major religions?
Interviewee: Actually right now, in our
country we do not have major religions; many young people do not have a
religion. But for Buddhism and Taoism these two still are religion for some
people.
Interviewer: What
influenced you to come to the United States? Especially, Saint Cloud.
Interviewee: I went to the US, by myself I did
not want to take the college entrance examination in my country, and my family
want me to abroad this is the most important reason, the US study environment
is better for me. And why SCSU? Because my intermediary advise me to here, and
the tuition of SCSU is cheaper than other school.
Interviewer: Are there any holidays in your
country and how do people celebrate them?
Interviewee: Yes, there are many holidays in
my country; people celebrate them because we respect tradition. In our country
each holiday have their special meaning, like moon-night means reunion. People
need these holidays to remember our tradition.
Interviewer: what is the most common food in
your country?
Interviewee: White rice. In our country
dinning time rice is necessary this is our culture.
Interviewer: how is the economy in your
country and what does expert?
Interviewee: I think is good, and for expect I
believe there are many things; "made in China" and this is very normal
to see.
Interviewer: what is the most common form of
transportation in your country?
Interviewee: Of course car. Right now because
of scientific and technological progress, the price of car
become cheaper, so
in our country most of family at least has one car.
Interviewer: now I
have asked you many questions do you have any question for me?
Yes, I need your help to finish my homework
too.
Interviewer: sure I can help you
Interviewee: thanks
Interviewer: you are welcome
Country Report
Location:
Eastern Asia, bordering the
East China Sea, Korea Bay, Yellow Sea, and South China Sea, between North Korea
and Vietnam.
The country's Flag:
The flag of China was
officially adopted on October 1, 1949
The red of the Chinese flag
symbolizes the communist revolution, and it's also the traditional color of the
people. The large gold star represents communism, while the four smaller stars
represent the social classes of the people. In addition, the five stars
together reflect the importance placed on the number five in Chinese thought
and history. (Worldatlas).
The capital city of China is
Beijing.
The population in China is 1.351
billion.
Area:
Total: 9,596,961 sq. km
Land: 9,569,901 sq. km
Water: 27,060 sq. km
Cia.gov))
The main religions in China
are Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Catholicism, and Christianity.
The most significant features
are, The Great Wall of China, Mt. Everest Kunlun Mountains, Tian Shan Mountains
Altay Mountains, Greater Khingan Mountains, Plateau of Tibet Taklimakan Desert,
Gobi Desert Northern China Plain, Manchurian plain, and Huang River, Chang
Rivera and Yangtze River Yellow Sea.
Preparations for
interview
In my first interview first I
was a little bit nervous because it is something new. I am interested in China
and its culture. I made an appointment with my class mate Jacee. Also, I
brought the ten core questions from the class plus five questions of mine to
ask my interviewee. My points were to learn some information about my classmate
and some traditional things such as clothing, food, transportation, and
economy. I prepared my iPhone five to record the conversation, so it will be
easy for me to listen to the audio at any time later.
How did you
approach people?
I have asked my classmate
Jacee and two other chines students who were my classmates in the IEC. I was
lucky because they all agreed to make the interview. I made schedule with them
and we did choose a place to meet in every time.
How did you
conduct the interview?
I conduct the interview with
Jacee at the library. I went to the library fifteen minutes before the meeting
time. It was at 3:00pm. The reason why I went to the library early was to look for
a nice spot. I started the recording and we began the interview directly when
Jacee arrived because he is my classmate and he already knows about the whole
process. After doing the interview I told Jacee that I am interested to learn
about the chines culture more than doing the interview by its self.
Whom did you
interview?
I interviewed Jacee. He is
form China. He is 26 years old. His major is Finance. He wants to work for two
years after getting his bachelor degree.
Describe the
interview?
I think that I did well in my
first interview. I have learned more about the chines culture. Something
interesting for me was how Chinese people are kind and friendly. Jacce helped
me to make the interview in easy way. He came on time. Also, he answered my
questions with no problems. Finally, I hope that my next two interviews will go
well like the first one.
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