This online course from the University of Leeds explores how our definition of culture shapes society and our interactions with other cultures.

Culture is a powerful binding force, but it can also be a divider.

A culture's 'in-group' members see common ground with one another, but tend to stereotype 'out-groups.'

This can lead to hostility and mistrust between groups.

To combat potential divisiveness we need 'interculturality': interaction between cultures that is curious, seeks understanding, and challenges stereotypes of the 'other.'

Offered through FutureLearn, this online course on culture and interculturality is produced by the University of Leeds, where the course leader Dr. Haynes Collins is a lecturer in Intercultural Studies.

The course covers various definitions of culture and their shortcomings, culture's influence on society and inter-group relationships, and how culture relates to power and exploitation.