1.Interview preparations.
Description of preparations:
At first we wrote the
objective in the class, and the objective answers the questions of “why”, with
“whom”, and “how”. After I added six of my own questions to the ten core
questions. And I write down my questions on my laptop and print it. And I will
find 3 people help me finish three interview.
How did I approach people?
When, where, and how did you conduct and record the interview? Whom did you
interview?
This is my last interview, so
I think this interview can better than two interview. I had more experience
about interview. We have to do three interviews, three interview need to
interview people who comes from Saudi Arabia. My second interview I invited my
friends Abiad. He is a 22-year-old male is an international student who lives
in Saudi Arabia. He came to the United State 2 years. He major is Finance. He
living Lawrence Hall. We take ESL class in last semester and take
Microeconomics class together in this semester. We are classmate and we are
good friends, so that was kind of easy for me to prepare our interview. He very
pleasure to attended interview. We decided to meet at Thursday after finish
class, and we meet at Atwood. We eat lunch together. We enjoyed some food and
made small talk. I used my phone to record the whole interview and my
interviewee felt comfortable about it. and my interviewee does not mind I
record the interview time.
2. Interview report
Describe the interview?
The interview lasted about 30
minutes. We have very good interview started Abiad. He is my good friend and
classmate, we’ve kept in touch one year. we greetings and talked how things
stand of each other, we both were ordered food and all of us were enjoyed the
wonderful time. After we finish the lunch, we have very comfortable environment
of this interview meet. Abiad tell me many theory his life and he full break
went to Chicago .
What surprised me?
As we know ,there are so many
differences between culture of the East and West that I cannot list all of
their different aspects. I will focus on the differences of diet custom and
teaching system. For your better understanding. Within Chinese culture, the
collective direction is dominant and personal pursuit is considered as a
serious selfishness and blamed. The western culture vigorously emphasizes
individualism. The thought of people-oriented is rooted in westerners’ mind and
independence on thinking, judgment and success on one’s own is reputed. Personal
interest is on the highest level of hierarchy. So, even though we are friends,
sometime I cannot understand his thought and character.
3. Country Report
Culture
Saudi Arabia is a very
conservative country with centuries-old attitudes and traditions, often derived
from Arab tribal culture. This conservative tendency has been bolstered by the
austerely puritanical Wahhabi form of Islam, which arose in the eighteenth
century and now predominates in the country. The many limitations on behavior
and dress are strictly enforced both legally and socially. Alcoholic beverages
are prohibited, for example, and there is no theatre or public exhibition of
films. Public expression of opinion about domestic political or social matters
is discouraged. There are no organizations such as political parties or labour
unions to provide public forums.
Women in Saudi society
All women, regardless of age,
are required to have a male guardian. Women cannot vote or be elected to high
political positions. However, King Abdullah has declared that women will be
able to vote and run in the 2015 local elections, and be on his advisory
council. Saudi Arabia is the only country in the world that prohibits women
from driving. The World Economic Forum 2009 Global Gender Gap Report ranked Saudi
Arabia 130th out of 134 countries for gender parity. It was the only country to
score a zero in the category of political empowerment. The report also noted
that Saudi Arabia is one of the few Middle Eastern countries to improve from
2008, with small gains in economic opportunity.21% of Saudi women are in the
workforce.
Cultural norms impose
restrictions on women when in public, and these are enforced by the religious
police, the Matawan. They include requiring women to sit in separate specially
designated family sections in restaurants, to wear an abaya and to conceal
their hair. There is also effectively a ban on women driving.
Although many Saudis would
like more freedom in Saudi Arabia, there is evidence that many women do not
want radical change. Even many advocates of reform reject foreign critics, for
"failing to understand the uniqueness of Saudi society." A number of
Saudi women have risen to the top of some professions or otherwise achieved
prominence.
The Saudi Arabia Pavilion in
Expo
It is said that the Saudi
Arabia Pavilion is the most popular Pavilion in the Shanghai World Expo. The
Saudi Arabia Pavilion features a fine centerpiece: a huge hanging boat shaped
like a half moon. The "moon boat" is loaded with dreams and friendship.
Date palms have been planted on the top deck of the boat, creating a hanging
garden, and thus epitomizing the oases in the desert. Visitors will receive a
warm welcome in both modern as well as traditional Bedouin tents set among date
palm trees.
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4. Interview transcription of my interview with
Abiad
A:Abiad
S:Mengzhen Shi（me)
S: Hi, Abiad. How are you?
A: Good. How are about you?
S: I’m good. Are you ready for
the interview?
A: of course, how long we can
finish?
S: I think about 30 minutes.
A: It is ok. No problem.
S: OK! Let’s we start the
interview
S:Do you like the weather in
St.Cloud? Please explain.
A:Yeah. Winner is cold , but I
have car. So, I can drive to school. I like the cold winters so I can
snowboard. And summer this very beautiful.
S: What do you do for leisure?
A: I had a lot of free time. I
spent most of my free time on my hobbies,
such as playing basketball, listening to music and surfing the internet. This
year I was especially happy as my uncle promised to teach me how to ski. We
went up to the mountain where I learned how to ski. At first, I could not get
my balance. But, later I was able to ski by myself. It was a wonderful sport
and I had a very enjoyable time
S: Could you please tell me
about yourself?
My name is Abiad, I am
22-year-old male is an international student who lives in Saudi Arabia.I came
to the United State 2 years. My major is Finance. I living Lawrence Hall.
There're 3 people in my family, my parents and I. We love each other and live a
happy life.
S:How often do you communicate
with your family back at home?
A: Once a week. I usually
video with them.
S: What is the biggest holiday
in your country? Please explain about the holidays (Activities, Food, Date,
Origin, and etc,
A: Saudi national day . This
day is a national holiday you see everyone happy during the festivals in malls
or privately in their homes, most people wear green color clothes or white even
both combination as a simple for the national flag of our great kingdom. This
day holds an important place in the History of Saudi Arabia. The day embodies
all the customs and traditions of the country and signifies the true spirit of
the Saudi Arabian nation.
S: In what ways might it be
difficult to practice your religion here in the U.S?
A: I can't back to my country
visit this biggest holiday. And back at home we pray at the mosque, but here I
typically pray at home. My religion is pretty lenient in a lot of ways so I can
still practice it in the United States.
S:Tell me some important
things from your culture ?
A: Saudi Arabian culture
mainly revolves around the religion of Islam. Saudi Arabian dress follows
strictly the principles of the Islamic principle of modesty, especially in
dress, we call name is hijab. The predominantly loose and flowing but covering
garments are helpful in Saudi Arabia's desert climate. Islamic dietary laws
forbid the eating of pork and the drinking of alcohol, and this law is enforced
strictly throughout Saudi Arabia.
S: What is the biggest difference
between the American culture and your culture?
A:The one difference is women
can't drive and they must cover their face when out in public. Only men are
allowed to drive in Saudi Arabia, Saudi women are not permitted to drive or to
travel abroad without a male relative's approval. Women traditionally use veils
to cover their hair in public.
S:What are your goals for the
future; after you graduate, what are you going to do?
A: After my graduation abroad.
I would find a job there. This is not because I don't like to go back to my motherland. I just want to stay
there and learn more. No matter what, I'll be an expert at what I do so I can
be useful to society. I want to be rich, too. I want to make a lot of money so
my family will be proud of me. I also like to travel, so I want to visit every
country and see the world. I hope to meet many people and make many friends.
S: Why you choose study abroad
in America?
A: I have learned that the
United States is a country that has the most advanced technology. The education
system there encourages origination and creativity. The freedom people enjoy in
the U.S. cultivates a culture that is generating millions of new ideas. Being
educated in the U.S. will definitely change my life. The globalization process
is making the earth smaller and smaller. There will be more and more
interconnection between different countries, culturally and economically. Went
to college in the U.S. can help me understand a different culture.
S:What is you major?
A: Finance
S: Why you choose you’re
major?
A: I do not think too much, I just interested in
it. And in SCSU business and education is very fames . I do not like teach
students. So, I choose Business major.
S:Do you have culture problem
when you talk with American students? And How to solved this problem?
A: I think is language. My
English pronounce is not good . When I talk with American students I will
Repeat what I say that can help students understand.
A: Actually, I don't eat junk
food in Saudi Arabia. But in America, I think junk food not bad choice.
A: Why do you study abroad?
S: I think English is very
important. In the first place, English has become an international language. If
you know English, you can make a trip round the world without being
misunderstood. In the second place, most valuable books, newspapers and
magazines are written in English. If you hope to get knowledge, you must learn
English. Study abroad not only can improve my English, but also I can learn
specialized knowledge for business.
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