Тема 28.6 Intercultural competence: predictability, obstacles, ways of interaction 

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Task 1

Study the vocabulary. Practice reading the words and collocations. Be ready to provide translation and definitions.

Task 2

Read the text in Moodle or the attached file. Translate the unknown words.

Task 3

 Read the text about cultural awareness. Fill in the gaps with the correct words.

Task 4

Define the stage of cultural awareness in the examples below:

1. We don’t know what we don’t know.
2. You can trust your instincts because they have been reconditioned by the new culture.
3. You know now that you will be able to figure these people out if you can remain objective. 
4. We might be saying or doing things that are really offensive to other people but have no idea about it.
5. You are in the process of replacing old instincts with new ones.
6. Culturally appropriate behavior is now second nature to you.
7. You no longer have to think about what you’re doing in order to do the right thing. 
8. you have to make a conscious effort to behave in culturally appropriate ways.
9. We might still be stepping on some toes, but we’re becoming aware that we’re doing so.
10. Someone uses the left hand alone to exchange an item with an Egyptian.
11. In Asian countries you present your visiting card with your two hands.
12. One brings red flowers for a Chinese funeral.
13. One brings red carnations for a funeral in Brazil.
14. You know there’s a problem here, but you’re not sure about the size of it.
15. You may start to worry about how hard it’s going to be to figure these people out.

Task 5

Match the following components to the constituent elements of intercultural competence.

Task 6

Guess the defined notions. Put down your answers. Learn the definitions:

1. the quality of being conscious of one’s own feelings, character, etc.
2. doubtfulness, vagueness or uncertainty of meaning or intention.
3. evaluation of other cultures according to preconceptions originating in the standards and customs of one’s own culture.
4. sympathy or indulgence for beliefs or practices differing from or conflicting with one’s own.
5. preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.
6. the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgement; the ability to carefully examine something, whether it is a problem, a set of data, or a text; reasoning.

Task 7

Watch the video about intercultural competence in teacher training. Do the quiz after the video.

Task 8

Read about some​ interesting cultural behaviors and patterns. What other interesting facts do you know? What is specific for your country?

• Thailand: Thai people greet each other with a wai greeting – hold hands together at the chest like a prayer and give a light bow.
• Tahiti: It is polite to taste a little bit of every food offered with your fingers in an Tahitian’s home.
• Fiji: Crossed arms is a sign of respect when talking.
• Egypt: Using the left hand alone to exchange an item with an Egyptian is considered rude.
• Egypt: Building trust is the most important aspect of any relationship. You should try to engage in extended conversation and coffee before starting a meeting.
• Germany: Germans often bang their fists on the table to show their appreciation at the end of a meeting.
• Spain: After a meal, you must place your utensils together on the plate. Otherwise, your Spanish host would think that you were not satisfied.
• French Polynesia: It is not necessary to tip. People usually give small gifts instead.
• Brazil: The Brazilian considers the OK  sign in the United States (made with a thumb and forefinger) as obscene.
• Japan: When you are offered a gift, you must first refuse it once, modestly and serenely. Then you should accept it using both hands.
• China: Chinese always use both hands when passing a gift or food.
• Kenya: Pointing with an index finger is very insulting.

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References:
What is intercultural competence ? Sabine McKinnon, Global Perspectives Project, GCU LEAD https://www.gcu.ac.uk/media/gcalwebv2/theuniversity/centresprojects/globalperspectives/Definition_of_Intercultural_competence.pdf
Межкультурная компетенция – успех в бизнесе = From Intercultural Competence to Success in Business : пособие. В 2 ч. Ч. 1 / С. А. Дубинко, Л. В. Маркина, Е. И. Маркосьян. – Минск : БГУ, 2014. – 184 с.
Selling Destinations: Geography for the Travel Professional. 2003.