This Intercultural Handbook is designed to be used in a workshop on Intercultural Communication for Christian volunteers and tutors in church-based not-for-profit programs. The handbook includes an exploration of what culture is and a discussion of cultural values through a series of dichotomies (e.g., individualism vs. collectivism, high context vs. low context, hierarchical vs. egalitarian). Barriers to intercultural communication and culture shock are discussed, along with strategies for effective intercultural communication. An intercultural resource list is provided.

Resource Details

Alberta Initiatives Gallery:	Yes
Areas of Focus:	Administration
Language Focus:	Culture/Intercultural Communication
Programs:	General ESL
Format:	Documents
Produced by:	Cooperative ESL Ministries
Funded by:	volunteer training, volunteers
Author:	Bev Chambers
Publication year:	2008
Keywords:	volunteer training, volunteers
Contact:	Bev Chambers
Contact Email:	ChambersESL@shaw.ca
Added:	Nov. 13, 2012, 12:42 p.m.
Updated:	Nov. 13, 2012, 12:42 p.m.