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Okamura, Jonathan Y. – 1998
The central argument of this book is that Filipino Americans should be conceived of as a diaspora because of their significant cultural, social, and economic linkages with their homeland that distinguish them from other ethnic minorities in the United States. The chapters are: (1) "Introduction"; (2) "Diaspora as Transnational…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Background, Cultural Differences
Fieg, John Paul; Mortlock, Elizabeth – 1989
Thais and U.S. citizens have a number of striking cultural similarities. Both prize the freedoms they enjoy, both are quite pragmatic and individualistic, and both disdain pomposity and arrogance. These traits form a kind of common core that helps Thais and U.S. citizens connect in cross-cultural interactions. Nevertheless, there are also…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Comparative Analysis, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Awareness
Fisher, Glen – 1980
Intended for professionals who work internationally, the booklet addresses the cross-cultural communication process that is involved whenever persons of widely differing backgrounds attempt to reach agreements. Three countries (Japan, Mexico, and France) are compared and a line of questioning and analysis that a negotiator might find useful,…
Descriptors: Communication Problems, Comparative Analysis, Cross Cultural Studies, Cross Cultural Training
Download full textBraisted, Paul J. – 1976
Presenting a statement of faith in the future of intercultural understanding, the essay suggests a humanistic framework of dignity and well-being for people which would be based upon acceptance of value conflict, genuine respect for others, and mutuality in relationships. The outgrowth of a program of international inquiries by scholars over a…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Futures (of Society), Global Approach
Morehouse, Ward, Ed. – 1979
The collective theme of these seven essays calls for a new perspective on science and technology so that they are dedicated to the pursuit of truth and human liberties rather than to power, control, and exploitation. The authors of the essays are with various international development and research centers and projects in seven countries. John…
Descriptors: Books, Change Strategies, Cultural Awareness, Developing Nations
Jantzen, Steven L. – 1977
The purpose of the book is to provide social studies teachers with a variety of interesting and workable ideas for presenting hard-to-teach concepts in new ways. Included in this volume are the best ideas for simulations, values exercises, and other social studies lessons from "Senior Scholastic," a magazine written especially for secondary social…
Descriptors: American History, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Awareness, Curriculum Enrichment
Cornwell, Steve, Ed.; Rule, Peggy, Ed.; Sugino, Toshiko, Ed. – 1997
Papers from an international conference on language teaching/learning are presented by topic and grouped under seven sections. An introductory section contains two papers on cultural diversity and world English. The second section, on teacher development, contains papers on these topics: teacher development and socialization; teachers' responses…
Descriptors: Advanced Courses, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Cooperative Learning
