Dear friends,
I love teaching Intercultural Communication. One of the principles I teach my students is that culture is all around us, and is not limited to race and ethnicity. We all belong to multiple cultures, each with its own ideas and behaviors. I like to show my students “popular press” books that give insights into a wide range of cultures, such as these:
Modern Romance – A humorous look at dating in the internet age.
Educated – a home-schooled survivalist decides to go to university.
When Generations Collide – workplace dynamics when the age range is 20-70 and beyond.
Reading the Romance – who reads romance novels, and why? (You may be surprised).
Intercultural Communication isn’t some esoteric textbook topic – it’s part of our everyday lives, if we only know where to look. If you communicate with others across religious or political differences, or if you’ve ever had to explain a “strange” hobby to someone who’s never heard of it – those are forms of intercultural communication.
“Game of Thrones” fans trying to explain the story to non-fans will know what I mean. The GOT fandom is a strong and fascinating culture!
Keep reading, keep learning,
Winnie and the Professor
Winnie and the Professor 