Presentation Title
Presentation Themes
Issues and Trends in Higher Education
Presentation Type
Interactive Workshop (105 minute solution-based workshop)
Abstract
This interactive session will answer the questions: “what happens when we communicate with someone who has a different cultural background than our own?” and, “what can we do to improve the outcomes of those interactions?” Through facilitated discussion and a small group problem-solving exercise, participants will have the opportunity to enhance their current level of cultural awareness, recognize the impact this has on communication competency and improve skills in these areas.
Keywords
communication competence, cultural awareness, intercultural communication, communication skills
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Recommended Citation
Mattina, Anne (2020). "Strategies for Increasing Cultural Communication Competence," Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings. https://newprairiepress.org/accp/2020/trends/12
Additional Files
MattinaACCV.pdf (108 kB)CV
Dimensionalizing Cultures_ The Hofstede Model in Context.pdf (560 kB)
Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions
Mattina Powepoint for ACC.pptx (1064 kB)
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Strategies for Increasing Cultural Communication Competence
This interactive session will answer the questions: “what happens when we communicate with someone who has a different cultural background than our own?” and, “what can we do to improve the outcomes of those interactions?” Through facilitated discussion and a small group problem-solving exercise, participants will have the opportunity to enhance their current level of cultural awareness, recognize the impact this has on communication competency and improve skills in these areas.
