Events

Special Seminars on Cross-cultural Awareness

2015-02-05
Lecture

Date: February 16, 17, 18
Time: 10:00am~12:00pm
Venue: Global Learning Center, 1F Room 115, Kawauchi North Campus
Attendance: seminars are open to all students and researchers
* recommended to prospective exchange students and those enrolled on the 2015 Spring Study Abroad Program
Admission: Free
Language: English

Registration :

Visit the page below to register and right click > translate to English
http://www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp/cms/registration/

Presentor
Dr. Marie-Pierre Favre, INSA Lyon, France

Outline	The world we live in is becoming increasingly global with societies made up of various cultures living together and interacting on a daily basis. There are a variety of issues and opportunities that arise when one decides to live outside their own culture. Learning how to understand and accept cultural differences is an increasingly valuable skill that will serve you both on a professional and personal basis.
Objectives	To consider the nature of intercultural communication. To develop both intellectual and behavioral skills to help you to deal with different situations and issues encountered when working and studying internationally. To display an understanding of cultural differences in interactions with different nationalities. To develop cross-cultural adaptability. To develop cross-cultural adaptability.
Content	The definition of culture. Introduction to cross-cultural concepts. Hofstede and Trompenaar's cultural dimensions. Non-verbal communication. Body language. Working group on multicultural teams. Study abroad: comparison of different higher education systems. Concept of culture shock and the different stages. Tips for enabling international mobility.

Contact:

Kazuko Suematsu
Global Learning Center
Tel: +81-22-795-7973
Email: suematsuinsc.tohoku.ac.jp

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