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INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCIES: Intercultural Dialogue and Communication

Language and Intercultural Dialogue

Language is both a bridge and a barrier in intercultural communication. English as a global lingua franca enables communication across borders, but can also mask deeper cultural differences and create invisible misunderstandings.:

Useful Resources on Language and Intercultural Dialogue:

Merschdorf, H. (2022). The surprising paradox of intercultural communication [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzJNA-3b6NA

Annotation: TEDxNelson talk exploring how English as a global lingua franca can both facilitate and hinder intercultural communication by creating "invisible misunderstandings" across cultures.

UN. (n.d.). Intercultural dialogue. https://www.un.org/en/academic-impact/inter-cultural-dialogue

Annotation: UN Academic Impact guide outlining the role of intercultural dialogue within the United Nations framework, the role of universities in fostering cross-cultural understanding, and the contributions of young people to social cohesion.

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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

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