中西方思维模式差异分析_英语论文

Different Thinking Modes in Chinese and Western Cultures

摘要

由于中西方文化的差异，导致了中西方人的思维模式差异。本文将从思维模式的概念以及和文化的关系入手,分析探讨中西思维模式的差异，形成这两种不同思维模式的成因及其对跨文化交际的影响，试图从中西方思维模式的差异分析中提炼出予以我们有启迪性的东西，使人们在全球化过程中能够彼此了解。

关键词：文化差异；思维模式；跨文化交际

Abstract

Due to the differences of cultures between Chinese and Western countries, it leads to the different thinking modes. This article will start with the concept of thinking mode and the relationship between the culture，then analyze the difference of thinking mode between Chinese and Western, the reasons for the different thinking modes and the influence on intercultural communication, finally trying to get inspirations from the analysis of the differences between Chinese and Western thinking modes so that we can learn from each other in the process of globalization.

Key words: Cultural difference; Thinking mode; Intercultural communication 

Contents

Introduction 1

1. The Relations between Thinking Modes and Cultures.1

1.1 The Definition of Thinking Mode 2

1.2 The Definition of Culture 2

1.3 Cultural Differences and Thinking Modes. 3

2. Characteristics of Chinese Thinking Modes 3

2.1 Curve Thinking 4

2.2 Intuitive Thinking 4

  2.3 Imaginal Thinking4

  2.4 Holistic Thinking5

3. Characteristics of Western Thinking Modes 5

3.1 Liner Thinking 5

3.2 Logical Thinking 6

3.3 Abstract Thinking 6

3.4 Analytical Thinking 7

4. Reasons for the Different Thinking Modes7

4.1 Historical Factor 7

4.2 Geographical Condition 8

4.3 Economic System 8

4.4 Value Orientation 9

4.5 Religious Belief 9

5. The Influence on Intercultural Communication10

  5.1 Oral Communication   10

  5.2 Written Communication  11

Conclusion 12 

References 13