Experiential Activities for Intercultural Learning, Vol. 1 Book

Experiential Activities for Intercultural Learning is a collection of thirty-two activities designed to expand the repertoire of trainers and educators alike. Centering on the development of cultural awareness, this book helps leaders to develop cross-cultural sensitivity in their groups through participation in simulations, case studies, role-playing, critical incidents and diversity exercises. Some activities address complex workplace issues, while others focus on intercultural dynamics within educational contexts. Activities also range from beginner to experienced, facilitating the exploration of intercultural issues in depth and allowing every participant to benefit, no matter what their skill level is. Editor H. Ned Seelye presents each activity in an engaging manner, interspersing the book with insightful commentary that adds to the reader's understanding and appreciation. Full of great ideas that can enhance your group's cultural expertise, Experiential Activities for Intercultural Learning is an asset to any instructor!

Contents
Introduction
Creating a Context: Methodologies in Intercultural Teaching and Training Section I: Getting into Focus
1 Behind Our Eyes
2 The Zebra's Stripes
3 A Cube is a Cube...
4 Organizing Self-Directed Study Groups on Women's Global Issues

Section II: Knowing Yourself as a Cultural Person
5 What's in a Name?
6 Facts or Feel?
7 Intercultural Self-Disclosure Scale
8 The Magic Box: Exploring Stereotypes
9 Describing Cultures through Their Proverbs
10 U.S Proverbs and Core Values

Section III: Courting the Intercultural Perspective
11 The Emperor's Pot
12 Simulating Culture Shock
13 Double-Loop Thinking: Seeing Two Perspectives
14 Cultural Deconstruction
15 Hopes and Fears
16 Word Meanings Across Cultures
17 How We Each See It: Host Parents
18 The Cooperative Map Exercise
19 Realistic Expectations: The American Overseas Experience

Section IV: Working Together
20 Work Values Exercise
21 What Do They Bring?
22 The Culture Compass
23 Racism 101
24 Sharing Work Space: Japanese and Americans

Section V: Analyzing Cross-Cultural Incidents
25 Negative Red Flags
26 Positive Red Flags
27 Reciprocal Red Flags
28 Framework for Using Critical Incidents
29 Inmprovising Critical Incidents

Section IV: Returning Home
30 Saying Goodbye
31 Preparing for the Return Home
32 My Fellow Americans
About the Authors