- Intercultural relations
Intercultural relations is a relatively new formal field of
social science studies. It deals with the ability to get along with others, especially those from a differentcultural background.Some of the main topics of study are:
* reflection and development ofcultural competence
* analyzing different cultural patterns in the world
* finding strategies for adapting
* solving problems inintercultural communication
* teachingsocial skills to reduce cultural misunderstandings
* studying the lifelong impact of youth and other exchangesSee also
*
Bennett scale
*Cross-cultural
*Cultural assimilation
*Cultural diversity
*Ethnocentrism
*Intercultural competence
*Metacommunicative competence
*Racial integration
*Transculturation External links
* [http://www.intercultural-training.co.uk/ Farnham Castle International Briefing and Conference Centre]
*A [http://www.riverhouseepress.com/Conflict_Style_Inventory_Resources.htm list of resources on conflict style inventories] and a [http://www.RiverhouseEpress.com culturally sensitive tool for assessing personal styles of conflict management] .
* [http://www.glimpse.org Stories about Intercultural Experiences and Cultural Exchange] Compiled by The Glimpse Foundation
* [http://www.lesley.edu/gsass/65irp.html Intercultural Relations Program at Lesley University]
* [http://www.interculturalrelations.com Intercultural Relations]
* [http://www.intercultural.org/mair.php Intercultural Communication Institute/University of the Pacific Master of Arts in Intercultural Relations]
* [http://www.icrindia.org Intercultural Resources India]
* [http://www.cicb.net CICB Center of Intercultural Competence]
* [http://www.tmcorp.com/ Strengthen Your Intercultural Relations]
* [http://www.drama.org.nz/ejournal_single.asp?ID=26 Thai-Maori Musical Exchange Project]
* [http://cms.interculturalu.com InterculturalU.com] - a virtual community for interculturalists
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