Intercultural relations

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

See also

• Developmental Model of Intercultural Sensitivity (DMIS)
• Cross-cultural
• Cultural assimilation
• Cultural diversity
• Ethnocentrism
• Human fit
• Intercultural competence
• Interculturality
• Metacommunicative competence
• Racial integration
• Transculturation
• Intercambio

External links

• Stories about Intercultural Experiences and Cultural Exchange Compiled by The Glimpse Foundation
• CICB Center of Intercultural Competence