Cultural Diversity: Theory and Practice (ONLINE COURSE)

Online program

In this unique 2-week program you and a group of internationally-oriented students will examine cultural diversity from a psychological perspective, which includes theoretical insights as well as hands-on experiences (practice sessions and presentations). The course concluded with you conducting an interview with someone of another culture, and writing a report on your findings to show that you can effectively communicate about diversity-related topics.

During this interactive two-week course you will:

• Acquire an overview of the current leading perspectives on cross-cultural similarities and differences, acculturation, and intercultural communication;
• Assess and apply strategies useful for intercultural interaction in business and negotiations, and for effective intercultural communication;
• Conduct a small-scale qualitative, culturally informed, psychological study on a topic of your choice;
• Understand how methodological pitfalls and cognitive biases are relevant for cross-cultural interactions and intercultural communication in the multicultural workplace and other settings.