Intercultural relations
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Intercultural relations is a relatively new formal field of social science studies. It deals with the ability to get along with others, especially those from a different cultural background.
Some of the main topics of study are
- reflection and development of intercultural competence
- analyzing different cultural patterns in the world
- finding strategies for adapting
- solving problems in intercultural communication
- teaching social skills to reduce cultural misunderstandings
- studying the lifelong impact of youth and other exchanges
See Cultural diversity, Ethnocentrism, Transculturation.
External links
- Intercultural Relations Program at Lesley University (http://www.lesley.edu/gsass/65irp.html/)
- http://www.interculturalrelations.com/ Web portal
- International Journal (http://www.elsevier.nl/inca/publications/store/5/3/5/)
- MA university program (http://www.intercultural.org/mair.html)