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ERIC Number: EJ591525
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1999
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-8756-7555
Strength through Cultural Diversity: Developing and Teaching a Diversity Course.
Heuberger, Barbara; Gerber, Diane; Anderson, Reed
College Teaching, v47 n3 p107-13 Sum 1999
Describes the design of an interdisciplinary course intended to develop college students' skills in functioning both personally and professionally in a multicultural society. Concepts addressed include the systems and characteristics of culture; individual, familial, community, and cross-cultural dimensions of diversity; differences and similarities between cultures; and conflict and negotiation. Classroom activities, course requirements, and evaluation are discussed. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Instruction, Conflict Resolution, Course Descriptions, Cross Cultural Training, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Pluralism, Culture Conflict, Higher Education, Intercultural Communication, Interdisciplinary Approach
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Practitioners; Teachers
Language: English
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