Module Three: Cross-Cultural Skills

     

Contents

Introduction to Cross-Cultural Skills
Culture Shock
     Symptoms of Culture Shock
     Stages of Culture Shock
     Culture Shock on Short Trips
     Cross-Cultural Personality Traits
     Coping Skills
     Case Study in Culture Shock: Dr. Comninellis Arriving in Shanghai
American Culture
Cultural Adaptation
     Process of Cultural Adaptation
     Case Study in Cultural Adaptation: Bus Boarding in Shanghai
     Principles of Building Cross-Cultural Relationships
     Case Study in Culture Adaptation: Dr. Comninellis Living in Shanghai
Culture and Health
     Effective Language Skills
     Effective Communication Within a Common Language
     Effective Communication Through a Translator
     Learning the Local Language
Reentry Shock
     Keys to Aid in Reentry
     Case Study in Cultural Reentry: Dr. Comninellis Returning From Shanghai
Cross-Cultural Skills Conclusions
Cross-Cultural Skills Case Study

     

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