Summary: First, we discussed how to proceed with the homework and had an active discussion about how Amy Cuddy spoke about how your body language can shape who you are. Then, we looked at the cultural awareness diagram and discussed your reaction to how this awareness develops.  Then, after studying the Macmillan Publishers Cultural Awareness Worksheets A & B, you discussed the readings with these question prompts: ►  Do you think that cultural awareness is an important part of personal growth? ►  What are your own experiences of working or living alongside people from… Read More

Summary: Remember: with culture, you are your intra-personal cultural island and have a lot to inform our class! I am learning so much from you, too, from the perspective of my island. Then we focused on all things “intra,” or how our communication with ourselves influences our communication with others: Then, let’s enjoy Macmillan Publishers Worksheet A (attached below): For 15 minutes, please prepare your answers by reading the text and answering the questions on Worksheet A, on pages 1 and 2. All of the answers are suggestions only that will be shown to… Read More

Summary: First, you got in to groups or pairs and discussed the 4Cs, and reported one point that resonated with you that another classmate mentioned. Then, we finished our cultural misunderstandings and how to thrive unit. For your homework, please do in-text citations with APA summarize the readings and viewings. Here is a guide to help you: An APA Quick Guide Note: These videos are over exaggerations of culture based on Hollywood, USA movie productions. Nevertheless, they are useful for our cultural communication discussions.  After each clip, here are some discussion questions. You… Read More

Summary: First, we reviewed the videos to continue the discussion of your own cultural misunderstandings, based on the questions below. Then we had small-group discussions about the homework based on the videos or readings you reviewed. Then, we observed the video clips below about cultural misunderstandings. Rosie Dodd, a creative English teacher, created this lesson.  Note: These videos are over exaggerations of culture based on Hollywood, USA movie productions. Nevertheless, they are useful for our discussions of cultural communication.  Video 1 Mr. Baseball: Meet the Family and Etiquette in Japan After each clip,… Read More

Starting the Class from Last Week: Framework and Standards Everyone has a culture(s). It shapes how we see ourselves, others, and the world.  Essential questions:  Lesson adapted from Peace Corps: Features of Culture Summary: After our activity above from Class 02, we observed the video clips below about cultural misunderstandings when new family members of different cultures meet. This lesson was created by Rosie Dodd, a creative English teacher. After viewing each video, we discussed cross-cultural differences and misunderstandings about the youtube movie clips, what we would have done in a similar situation, and have… Read More

Summary: We studied and discussed the layers between identity and culture, as well as the multiple dimensions of diversity and culture, in relation to your own identity. You also learned more about your classmates and me. We will study global citizenship after we reflect on our own dimensions of identity and culture. The Diversity Wheel That Shapes Identity Your Free Rice Learning Program Please create an account on our AL2 Intercultural Global Citizenship 2025 platform using the class code provided in class 01. You can make any name that you wish, but please let me know… Read More