Understanding UCA International Populations Charlotte Strickland Office of University Training UCA 201819 There are no universals of human nature Its Past Time to appreciate cultural diversity ID: 799108
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Connecting to the world…Understanding UCA International Populations
Charlotte Strickland, Office of University TrainingUCA 2018-19
Slide2“There are no universals of
human nature.”
Slide3It’s (Past) Time to appreciate cultural diversity
https://www.ted.com/talks/hayley_yeates_it_s_past_time_to_appreciate_cultural_diversity
Slide4Benefits
Contribute research, teaching, professional skill set Enrich University global context; global expertise Bring diversity perspectives/worldviews
Assist in spreading cultural understanding
Mentor diverse students and colleagues
Provide objectivity to U.S. culture
Slide5Seminar ObjectivesIncrease
awareness of UCA international populationsChallenge biases regarding those who are different from us
Improve working and academic
relationships
Enhance
social responsibility
as employees and global citizens
Slide6Cultural Competency Four components
Attitude – cultural biases, own beliefs about cultural differences, tolerant attitudes towards differences
Awareness
- one’s own cultural world view, reaction to others
different from you
Knowledge
– other practices, beliefs, cultural norms and practices and how they affect behavior
Skills
– cross-cultural skills to increase competence
Slide7Group ExpectationsRespect toward others
YOU determine what you share
Allow yourself to learn,
listen
to understand
Extend grace…. things may get messy
Relax, have fun
Slide8DATa
2017 World Population – 7.6 Billion
7,097 languages; 23 account for more than ½ population
2017 U.S. Population – 325.7 Million
At least 350 languages spoken in U.S. homes
(2015 ACS)
2016-17 Total International Students in U.S. – 1,078,822
(
5.3% of total)
2016-17 Total International Scholars in U.S. – 134,379
Slide9Barriers
ComplexityCommunication Language/Accent/Volume/Direct vs Indirect/Non-verbal
Names
Work norms
Inclusiveness and acceptance
Isolation/Loneliness/Homesickness/sustaining connections
Finances
Slide10‘Culture and You’ Exercise and Discussion
Which parts of your life would be the same, which different?
On what did you base your decisions?
What surprises did you have? What reactions?
What questions or issues did this exercise raise for you?
What have you learned from this exercise?
How does the culture one is born into, influence one’s life?
To what extent do we expect others to assimilate
to our culture?
Slide11Action StepsBe patient…. Slow down in explanations and conversations
Seek opportunities to be around a variety of cultures and cultural identities Show interest and ask learning questionsRealize the VALUE in casual conversations and pay attention to details
Intentionally attend campus events/programs that highlight other national themes
Invest in a relationship with someone from another nationality
Slide12UCA Events/Programs
UCA International Week - - November 11- 17, 2018
Reynolds Performance Hall
Celtic Angels (Ireland)
December 12
The New Chinese Acrobats (China)
October 21
The Ten Tenors (Australia
)
November 13
International Friendship Outreach (IFO) Conversation Club
Conversation Partners
Slide13Global Citizen
Get inspired Get educated
Get hungry
Go abroad
Build global relationships
Model global leadership
Slide14Dr. riva
Brown Class Comments
school of Communication
WE ARE NOT THE ONLY CULTURE THAT EXISTS!! Americans get such a bad rep for being self-centered when it comes to culture and some of it is because we’re on our high horses! We all need to work on being more inclusive and tolerant of others who are different!
Be mindful! People come from all different backgrounds and have their own unique experiences. Making assumptions or judgments can ruin relationships before they’ve even started.
Allowing yourself to move past what you think should be the "right" way in order to understand and appreciate others; being aware of other perspectives.
Slide15The Danger of a single story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9Ihs241zeg&=&t=78s
Slide16“A person’s commitment to his religion, politics, values of his family, and his stand on the virtue of his way of life are ingredients in his
self-picture – intimately felt and cherished.”
- Carolyn W.
Sherif