Analysis of the Cultural Dimensions of the United States and Its Enlightenment to English Teaching—Based on Hofstede’s Value Dimensions and Minkov’s Cultural Dimensions
Abstract
In cross-cultural communication and cross-cultural teaching, the culture of the United States is important. Therefore, it is necessary to handle cultural diff erences with greater sensitivity. This paper aims to analyze the United States’ cultural dimensions by using Hofstede’s value dimensions and Minkov’s cultural dimension. It is found that the United States’ culture is significant in individualism, low uncertainty avoidance, low power distance, masculinity, indulgence, monumentalism and universalism, which are affected by the geographical factor, population, religion, history and wealth. It also provides an idea for English teaching.
Keywords
The United States’ Cultural Dimensions; Hofstede’s Value Dimensions; Minkov’s Cultural Dimensions; Pedagogical Implications
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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18686/ahe.v8i4.13303
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