摘要

电影是一种展示文化的特殊方式。《孙子从美国来》这部电影讲述的是一位中国皮影戏艺人老杨和一个美国小孙子布鲁克斯之间的故事。本文从文化差异的视角透析该部影片里中美两国在饮食习惯、交流方式、思维模式以及家庭理念等方面的碰撞与差异，旨在摸索维护两国文化友好交流和谐共存的方法以促进中美和平有效的沟通与交流，推动世界新时代文化的多元发展。

关键词:《孙子从美国来》；文化差异；跨文化交际

Contents

Acknowledgements I

Abstract II

摘要 III

Chapter One Introduction 1

1.1 Background of the Study 1

1.2 Significance of the Study 1

1.3 Structure of the Thesis 1

Chapter Two Literature Review 3

2.1 Previous Researches 3

2.2 Theoretical Frame of the Thesis 4

2.2.1 Culture 4

2.2.2 Cultural Differences 4

Chapter Three Analysis of Cultural Differences in the Movie and the Enlightenment for the Intercultural Communication 5

3.1 Introduction to A Grandson from America 5

3.2 Cultural Differences Reflected in the Movie 5

3.2.1 Food 5

3.2.2 Communication 6

3.2.3 Thinking Mode 6

3.2.4 Family Value 7

3.3 The Enlightenment for the Intercultural Communication 8

3.3.1 The Relationship Between Language and Culture 8

3.3.2 Culture Background Knowledge 8

3.3.3 Comparative Study of Chinese and American Cultures 8

Chapter Four Conclusion 9

References 11