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 cultural 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

[edit] See also

• Cultural diversity
• Ethnocentrism
• Intercultural competence
• Transculturation
• Cultural assimilation
• Racial integration
• Metacommunicative competence

[edit] External links

• Farnham Castle International Briefing and Conference Centre
• A list of resources on conflict style inventories and a culturally sensitive tool for assessing personal styles of conflict management.
• Intercultural Relations Program at Lesley University
• Intercultural Relations
• MA university program
• Intercultural Resources India
• CICB Center of Intercultural Competence
• Strengthen Your Intercultural Relations
• Thai-Maori Musical Exchange Project
• InterculturalU.com - a virtual community for interculturalists