Cross-cultural training

Cross-cultural training

Cross-cultural training is training for cross-cultural communication and experiences. Preparing people to work outside their native country (sojourner training) is one aim of cross-cultural training; for example, Peace Corps volunteers complete cross-cultural training in preparation for lengthy assignments in another culture. Learning the host culture's native language is the most extensive cross-cultural training (see Intercultural learning).

Basic training modules include:
#Information about the country, introduction to culture and history
#The norms and values of the society
#The role and the characteristics of communication
#Social contacts: Friends and acquaintances
#Women - life and role
#Leisure activities and customs
#Eating and drinking
#The relations at work and management
#Doing business in the country
#Education
#Studies and professional training
#Norms, laws, and taboos
#Action plan for the first two months in the country

External links

*" [http://www.engin.umich.edu/ipe/pge/curriculum/culture.html International Programs in Engineering] "
*" [http://www.dtui.com Diversity Training University International] "
*" [http://eric.ed.gov/ERICWebPortal/custom/portlets/recordDetails/detailmini.jsp?_nfpb=true&_&ERICExtSearch_SearchValue_0=ED420732&ERICExtSearch_SearchType_0=no&accno=ED420732 Improving Intercultural Interactions. Modules for Cross-Cultural Training Programs] "


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