Lessons
What exactly is meant by the word "culture." Learn the definition of culture, how it evolves, and how it influences behavior....
Lesson Objectives
Introduction
The Different Uses of the Word
A Definition of Culture
The Elements of Culture
The Evolution of Culture: Historical and Geographical Influences
The Evolution of Culture: Cultural Conditioning
How Culture Affects Behavior, Part 1
How Culture Affects Behavior, Part 2
Summary
Lesson 1 Exercises
Answers to Lesson 1 Exercises
Suggested Reading
Bibliography
Lesson 2: What is your culture?
It is only through self awareness that you'll really know how you will react in a different culture. This lesson will help you identify your own...
Lesson Objectives
Introduction
Identifying Personal Cultural Values and Beliefs
The Typical American Position
The Roots of American Culture
Discovering Reactions to Common Situations in Foreign Lands
Summary
Lesson 2 Exercises
Answers to Lesson 2 Exercises
Suggested Activities
Bibliography
Lesson 3: Introduction to Basic Cultural Differences
While there are always exceptions, you can enter a foreign land armed with a basic knowledge of what a culture will be like. This lesson will give...
Lesson Objectives
Introduction
Hofstede´s Classification Scheme
High-Context vs Low-Context Cultures
Cultural Homeogeneity
Various Cultural Notions
Summary
Lesson 3 Exercises
Answers to Lesson 3 Exercises
Suggested Reading
Bibliography
Lesson 4: Global Communciations
Learn the different types of communication (both verbal and non-verbal) and see how you would react and interpret different forms of...
Lesson Objectives
Introduction
Verbal Communication
Non-verbal Communication
The Art of Indirectness
Summary
Lesson 4 Exercises
Answers to Lesson 4 Exercises
Suggested Reading
Bibliography
Lesson 5: Culture in the Workplace
Learn how cultural differences come into play in the workplace and the art of being indirect....
Lesson Objectives
Introduction
Application of Cultural Differences to the Workplace
Recognizing the Influence of Cultural Differences in the Workplace
Summary
Lesson 5 Exercises
Answers to Lesson 5 Exercises
Suggested Reading
Bibliography
Lesson 6: Culture in Society
How do cultural differences influence friendship, family, romance and other interactions in society? This lesson will solve the mystery. ...
Lesson Objectives
Introduction
Application of Cultural Differences to Interactions in Society
Summary
Lesson 6 Exercises
Answers to Lesson 6 Exercises
Suggested Reading
Bibliography
Lesson 7: Culture Shock
Almost everyone moving to a foreign land experiences it at some point. So just what is culture shock, what are the different stages, and how does one...
Lesson Objectives
Introduction
Definition of culture shock
Stages of culture shock
Methods of dealing with culture shock
Summary
Lesson 7 Exercises
Answers to Lesson 7 Exercises
Suggested Reading
Bibliography
Lesson 8: Adapting to Your New Culture
Learn strategies that will help you adjust to a new culture....
Lesson Objectives
Introduction
Strategies that will help newcomers adjust to a new culture
Summary
Lesson 8 Exercises
Answers to Lesson 8 Exercises
Bibliography
