FIVE WAYS TO BUILD INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCE AND CONFIDENCE IN YOUR CLASSROOM
Keywords:
Open-mindedness, cultural awareness, cultural differences, Interpersonal relationships, language barriers, ethnocentrism, communication styles, cultural values, cultural shock.Abstract
Intercultural competence is the ability to interact and communicate with people from different cultures in a respectful and effective way. It is the bridge between diversity and inclusion and is key to creating welcoming learning environments. True intercultural competence cannot exist without recognizing diverse identities and making intentional steps to be inclusive to people of varying backgrounds.
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"When Cultures Collide: Leading Across Cultures"
Stella Ting-Toomey:
"Communicating Across Cultures"
"Understanding Intercultural Communication"
Fons Trompenaars:
"Riding the Waves of Culture: Understanding Cultural Diversity in Business"
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"Culture and Communication: Toward a Theory of Culture in Practice"
Deborah Tannen:
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E. Doyle McCarthy:
"Passage to the Real World: A Gateway to Intercultural Communication"
