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INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCIES: Intercultural Dialogue and Communication

Understanding Cross-Cultural Communication

These talks explore how cultural differences shape perception, behavior, and interaction, and how mutual understanding can be built across cultural divides.:

Useful Resources on Understanding Cross-Cultural Communication:

Riccardi, P. (2014). Cross cultural communication [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyofREc5Jk

Annotation: TEDxBergen talk in which cross-cultural communication expert Pellegrino Riccardi draws on personal and professional experience to explore how different cultures can coexist and establish mutual understanding.

Bourrelle, J. S. (2017). Learn a new culture [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhA9eypocE0

Annotation: TEDxArendal talk by Julien S. Bourrelle on how cultural background shapes perception and behavior, and how to approach learning a new culture.

Peer Review: None

Table of contents:

6.1. Intercultural Concepts and Models

6.2. Human Rights, Equity, and Anti-Discrimination
6.2.1. Human Rights Instruments
6.2.2. Equity Frameworks and Advocacy
6.2.3. Recognizing Bias
6.2.4. Addressing Racism and Discrimination

6.3. Diversity and Inclusion

6.4. Global Citizenship and Civic Engagement

6.5. Intercultural Dialogue and Communication

6.5.1. Understanding Cross-Cultural Communication

6.5.2. Language and Intercultural Dialogue

6.6. Multilingualism
6.6.1. Learning and Speaking Languages
6.6.2. Language Diversity and Policy

6.7. Intercultural Skills Development
6.7.1. Intercultural Courses and Training
6.7.2. Understanding Culture
6.7.3. Cross-Cultural Leadership and Communication

6.8. International Study Experience

 

Author: Leeanne Irwin

Peer Reviewer(s): None