There are three main stages
to intercultural understanding.
- To raise awareness of cultural differences and an understanding
of the frameworks in which these differences occur.
- To develop knowledge and understanding of why these differences occur so as
to develop respect, sensitivity and consequentially reduce culture shock
- To give the participants tips and guidelines for working with different cultures
and developing effective intercultural skills to avoid cross-cultural crisis
and reach the ultimate goal of effective international communication. to intercultural
understanding
The course will also have secondary
consequences of developing language and communication
skills.
The course blends the writings of the main cross-cultural thinkers with the presenter’s
12 years international experience. The presenter and course-designer has lived
and/or worked in a number of countries including UK, France, Sweden, Finland,
Russia, China and Japan.
Course checklist
Client feedback
‘I
have learned western logic and, as a result, it has
become easier for me to understand the thinking patterns
of westerners. Furthermore, I have learned different
dimensions of culture from Mr Dominici. Through discussions
on cross cultural matters, both in society and business,
I have obtained understanding of different communication
patterns, which helps me understand different culture
around the world.’
"…understanding
of different communication patterns, … helps me
understand different culture around the world."
‘During the lessons, I learn
cross-cultural communication matters such as. how to
interact with other nationals, western logic etc. Such
cross culture issues is one of the expertise of SLS.
The teacher is a passionate, devoted and professional
teacher of English and cross-cultural communication.’
"cross
culture issues is one of the expertise of SLS.."
‘I would recommend that other
colleagues participate.’
"would
recommend.."
‘Cross culture lesson was very
interesting and effective and the teachers teaching
skill was excellent.’
"..teachers
teaching skill was excellent."
Course synopsis
our understanding of ‘culture’..an introduction
Effective International Presentations -
language and skills
the importance of cultural understanding
part 1 trainer input
how culture affects business
3 models of business culture
Effective International Presentations - language
and skills
