Exploring Intercultural Competence: Beyond
Language Training and Study Abroad
(2005 NAFSA Annual Conference in
Seattle, WA, USA)
Session Date: 6/1/2005
Session Time: 8-9 a.m.
Place: Seattle, WA
Presenters: Mark A. Ashwill (SUNY/Buffalo/USIEF), Darla
K. Deardorf (Duke University/Association of International Education
Administrators), Janine Santiago (SUNY/Brockport), Tracy Williams (Texas
Christian University)
Description
Language instruction and study abroad are two universally acknowledged
cornerstones of international education, but what about the majority of
U.S. students who neither learns a second language nor studies overseas?
This session explores intercultural competence as it relates to interactions
between people from different cultures within diverse
societies as well as in traditional cross-cultural settings.
Expected Outcomes
1) Gain new awareness of current research on intercultural competence,
including definitions
2) Learn about practical ways to develop and assess intercultural
competence on campus
Relevant Documents
Darla'sStudy (All Chapters PDF, Models PDF) DOCTORAL STUDY: The Identification and Assessment of Intercultural
Competence as a Student Outcome of Internationalization at Institutions of Higher Education in the United States by Darla K.
Deardorff, 2004, North Carolina State University
Mark's
PP Presentation American Pluralism and the Cultural
Partners Program
Janine's PP Presentation
Introduction to Multuculturalism in the United States
Tracy's
PP Presentation Intercultural Communication Skills
Tracy's Handout
(MSWord) Intercultural Communication Skills Measuring Student Gains
Thirteen Cultural Categories: American and Host Country Views Compared
(Source: U.S. Peace Corps)
Culture Matters Workbook
(Source: U.S. Peace Corps)
IDI
Bibliography PDF file (Source: Intercultural Communication
Institute)
Graduate
Programs in Intercultural Communication (Courtesy of Kent
Warren, Intercultural Communication Institute)
Life of the Closed Mind by Anna Quindlen (Newsweek)
'Is that true? Maybe I should change my mind.' When is the last time you
can remember a public dialogue that followed that useful course
Recommended Web Sites
Awesome
Library: Intercultural Communication
Awesome Library: Multicultural Toolkit
(Toolkit for Cross-Cultural Collaboration)
Global Diversity @ Work
A global virtual diversity community dedicated to the exchange of
vital information concerning diversity as a business issue.
Intercultural
Communication Institute The ICI is a private, non-profit
educational foundation designed to foster an awareness and
appreciation of cultural difference in both the domestic and
international arenas.
International
Journal of Intercultural Relations
Intercultural
Press, Inc The premier publisher of intercultural and cross-cultural materials.
Profiles in Diversity Journal Online
Vision: To be THE Forum for business & institutional
diversity/inclusion excellence. Primary Content Focus: Senior
Leadership involvement, best practices, workforce diversity
strategies, and recognition of employee contribution
Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research
With more than 3,000 members, the Society for Intercultural
Education, Training and Research is the world's largest
interdisciplinary network for students and professionals working in
the field of intercultural communication.
SIETAR-USA
Texas
Christian University (TCU) Cultural Awareness Course Requirement
TCU
Global Awareness Course Requirement
Tolerance.Org
A Web Project of the Southern Poverty Law Center
What's
Up With Culture On-Line Cultural Training Resource for
Study Abroad (Source: University of the Pacific)
Recommended Readings
A
MATTER OF LOGIC
DARLA K. DEARDORFF
Using a programs logic model, institutions of higher education can
determine outcomes of internationalization efforts in a meaningful
way.
Spring 2004 International
Educator Issue Devoted to Global Workforce Development
GOT GLOBAL COMPETENCY?
WILLIAM D. HUNTER
Creating globally competent U.S. citizens capable of thriving in the
twenty-first century workforce is an undeniable thrust of
international education. But what exactly comprises the knowledge,
skills, attitudes, and experiences necessary to become globally
competent?
INTERNATIONALIZATION: IN SEARCH OF INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCE
DARLA K. DEARDORFF
An inquiry into how U.S. colleges engaged in internationalization
define intercultural competence.
DEVELOPING INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCE FOR THE MASSES
MARK A. ASHWILL
Language instruction and study abroad are two universally
acknowledged cornerstones of international education, but what about
the vast majority of U.S. students who neither learns a second
language nor studies overseas.
Questions & Answers
(forthcoming)
Resources Recommended By Audience Members (forthcoming)
For further information, contact:
U.S.-Indochina Educational Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 64, Getzville, NY 14068
Telephone/FAX: 716-741-7424
e-mail: usief@yahoo.com
URL: http://www.usief.org
