52 Activities for Improving Cross-Cultural Communication

2009-06-16 Business & Economics

Author : Donna M. Stringer
Release : 2009-06-16
Genre : Business & Economics
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Book Synopsis 52 Activities for Improving Cross-Cultural Communication by : Donna M. Stringer

Download or read book 52 Activities for Improving Cross-Cultural Communication written by Donna M. Stringer. This book was released on 2009-06-16. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exercises to facilitate effective communication across a wide range of cultural differences Communication styles and patterns differ vastly among people from different cultures. Every culture has a "communication style norm" and when that style mixes with another, stereotypes and misperceptions arise. 52 Activities for Improving Cross-Cultural Communication explores cross-cultural communication issues with an eye toward increasing understanding and effectiveness. 52 Activities for Improving Cross-Cultural Communication is a practical trainer's manual that includes applications from many sectors, such as business, diversity, cross-cultural fields, and from many trainers in the U.S., Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America. Exercises are organized according to audience, time required to perform and the risk level for participants, a unique feature created by the authors, and are easily adaptable to the user's particular need and situation. Many of the exercises are written with instructions that address requirements for a specific audience (e.g., gender or generation). There is something for everyone: those who like hands-on, practical activities; those who prefer experiential exercises; and those who learn best through reflection.

52 Activities for Successful International Relocation

2014-10-27 Business & Economics

Author : Donna M. Stringer
Release : 2014-10-27
Genre : Business & Economics
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Book Rating : 891/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis 52 Activities for Successful International Relocation by : Donna M. Stringer

Download or read book 52 Activities for Successful International Relocation written by Donna M. Stringer. This book was released on 2014-10-27. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Proven exercises to help ease international relocation. Relocating to a foreign country for school or work offers in an opportunity to expand your world view and develop useful strategies for adaptation. Preparing for such a move requires both attention to the logistical details and emotional preparation for the experience of living in a new culture. 52 Activities for Successful International Relocation is the only book of activities that focuses on issues of international relocation. These excercises--grounded in research and field-tested--were designed to help international relocation trainers and educators create programs that aid the transition from a familiar culture to a new one. Sections include predeparture preparedness exercises to reduce "culture shock," in-country support excercises, and reentry activities to prepare individuals to readjust to life back home. Whether you're using this book in a business, education, or HR setting, 52 Activities for Successful International Relocation will help your student or employee manage the practical and emotional challenges of cultural change.

Globalizing Intercultural Communication

2015-01-02 Language Arts & Disciplines

Author : Kathryn Sorrells
Release : 2015-01-02
Genre : Language Arts & Disciplines
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Download or read book Globalizing Intercultural Communication written by Kathryn Sorrells. This book was released on 2015-01-02. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Translating Theory into Practice Globalizing Intercultural Communication: A Reader introduces students to intercultural communication within the global context, and equips them with the knowledge and understanding to grapple with the dynamic, interconnected and complex nature of intercultural relations in the world today. This reader is organized around foundational and contemporary themes of intercultural communication. Each of the 14 chapters pairs an original research article explicating key topics, theories, or concepts with a first-person narrative that brings the chapter content alive and invites students to develop and apply their knowledge of intercultural communication. Each chapter’s pair of readings is framed by an introduction highlighting important issues presented in the readings that are relevant to the study and practice of intercultural communication and end-of-chapter pedagogical features including key terms and discussion questions. In addition to illuminating concepts, theories, and issues, authors/editors Kathryn Sorrells and Sachi Sekimoto focus particular attention on grounding theory in everyday experience and translating theory into practice and actions that can be taken to promote social responsibility and social justice.

Manual for Developing Intercultural Competencies (Open Access)

2019-08-16 Business & Economics

Author : Darla K. Deardorff
Release : 2019-08-16
Genre : Business & Economics
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Book Rating : 340/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Manual for Developing Intercultural Competencies (Open Access) by : Darla K. Deardorff

Download or read book Manual for Developing Intercultural Competencies (Open Access) written by Darla K. Deardorff. This book was released on 2019-08-16. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a structured yet flexible methodology for developing intercultural competence in a variety of contexts, both formal and informal. Piloted around the world by UNESCO, this methodology has proven to be effective in a range of different contexts and focused on a variety of different issues. It, therefore can be considered an important resource for anyone concerned with effectively managing the growing cultural diversity within our societies to ensure inclusive and sustainable development. Intercultural competence refers to the skills, attitudes, and behaviours needed to improve interactions across difference, whether within a society (differences due to age, gender, religion, socio-economic status, political affiliation, ethnicity, and so on) or across borders. The book serves as a tool to develop those competences, presenting an innovative adaptation of what could be considered an ancient tradition of storytelling found in many cultures. Through engaging in the methodology, participants develop key elements of intercultural competence, including greater self-awareness, openness, respect, reflexivity, empathy, increased awareness of others, and in the end, greater cultural humility. This book will be of great interest to intercultural trainers, policy makers, development practitioners, educators, community organizers, civil society leaders, university lecturers and students – all who are interested in developing intercultural competence as a means to understand and appreciate difference, develop relationships with those across difference, engage in intercultural dialogue, and bridge societal divides.

Manual for developing intercultural competencies

2020-01-01 Cultural competence

Author : Deardorff, Darla K.
Release : 2020-01-01
Genre : Cultural competence
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Book Rating : 313/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Manual for developing intercultural competencies written by Deardorff, Darla K.. This book was released on 2020-01-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book presents a structured yet flexible methodology for developing intercultural competence in a variety of contexts, both formal and informal. Piloted around the world by UNESCO, this methodology has proven to be effective in a range of different contexts and focused on a variety of different issues. It therefore can be considered an important resource for anyone concerned with effectively managing the growing cultural diversity within our societies to ensure inclusive and sustainable development. Intercultural competence refers to the skills, attitudes and behaviours needed to improve interactions across difference, whether within a society (differences due to age, gender, religion, socio-economic status, political affiliation, ethnicity, and so on) or across borders. The book serves as a tool to develop those competences, presenting an innovative adaptation of what could be considered an ancient tradition of storytelling found in many cultures. Through engaging in the methodology, participants develop key elements of intercultural competence including greater self-awareness, openness, respect, reflexivity, empathy, increased awareness of others, and in the end, greater cultural humility. This book will be of great interest to intercultural trainers, policymakers, development practitioners, educators, community organizers, civil society leaders, university lecturers and students -- all who are interested in developing intercultural competence as a means to understand and appreciate difference, develop relationships with those across difference, engage in intercultural dialogue and bridge societal divides"--

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