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Peeples, Jennifer; Hall, Bradford J.; Seiter, John S. – Communication Teacher, 2012
Although Western cultures tend to view dolphins as friendly and benevolent, in Japanese fishing communities, "iruka" (dolphins) are often viewed as food or pests. These perspectives have led to intense conflicts between Japanese fishermen and activists from the west. This article presents an exercise that simulates intercultural conflict by asking…
Descriptors: Intercultural Communication, World Views, Ethnic Groups, Conflict
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Ke, I-Chung – Teaching and Teacher Education: An International Journal of Research and Studies, 2008
Studies by neo-institutionalists in sociology suggest that the institutions, organizations and governing rules in the environment are becoming more similar worldwide as the process of globalization continues. A so-called "world culture" based on science was hypothesized to explain the phenomena related to standardization and convergence.…
Descriptors: Teaching Experience, Cultural Influences, World Views, Social Attitudes