Course HackIntercultural ContactBy University of Leeds
In a Nutshell
This course from the University of Leeds explores the many facets of intercultural contact, including how the term is being redefined in a globalized world and how we can learn to better connect with others.
Favorite Quote
There is no simple solution to the divisions between people ... We may make progress if we see the possibility of combining the strength that comes from our sense of belongingness with a radical sense of openness and inclusivity.
Haynes Collins
Introduction
The role of intercultural contact has been redefined in today's globalized world.
With contact between cultures easier than ever, the skills for effective communication are even more important.
Led by Dr. Haynes Collins, lecturer in Intercultural Studies, this course from the University of Leeds, takes apart outdated concepts of culture and intercultural contact, explaining how simplistic terms like 'culture shock' can be unhelpful.
Collins outlines the practical skills needed for intercultural competence and explains how to avoid reducing complex people and places to cultural categories.
The course explores the need for open-mindedness in the era of 'fake news' and how we can focus on what connects rather than divides us.
Here are the 3 key insights from this Hack
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