Signals, Symbols, and Vibes: An Exercise in Cross-Cultural Interaction.

Myers, Daniel J.; Buoye, Alexander J.; McDermott, Janet; Strickler, Douglas E.; Ryman, Roger G.

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ERIC Number: EJ660062

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Publication Date: 2001

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Signals, Symbols, and Vibes: An Exercise in Cross-Cultural Interaction.

Myers, Daniel J.; Buoye, Alexander J.; McDermott, Janet; Strickler, Douglas E.; Ryman, Roger G.

Teaching Sociology, v29 n1 p95-101 Jan 2001

Provides an exercise for students in cross-cultural communication with the goal of improving understanding about the elements of culture and increasing the relevance of sociology. States that participants are divided into two groups with different cultural norms for communication and then allowed to interact with each other. (DAJ)

Descriptors: Cultural Activities, Cultural Differences, Educational Strategies, Higher Education, Intercultural Communication, Introductory Courses, Questionnaires, Sociology, Student Attitudes, Undergraduate Study

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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