Introducing the all new....
Intercultural Skills Development Program
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INTRODUCTION TO SELF & INTERCULTURAL AWARENESS
An introductory laden with fun exercises, activities, and vibrant discussions. Beginning with an examination of the participants own "cultural lens" and how these values impact cross-cultural interactions, participants begin to examine their understanding of "other" and to adapt their communication and practices to the cultural context and needs of Duke's diverse student body and staff.ACIREMA SIMULATION: ALL ABOUT COMING TO AMERICA
The simulation exercise ACIREMA, is an engaging activity that sensitizes participants to the thrills and ills that international students, scholars and their families encounter to enter the US. This simulation acquaints participants with the many processes involved before an international can arrive on Duke's campus. The session further examines cultural adjustment and finally concludes with a panel discussion with some Duke international students/scholars/spouses.
CULTURAL LUNCHES
Learning about another country/culture while engaging all your five senses, see, hear, feel, smell, and taste something new. Following a light lunch from the highlighted country, participants will have an opportunity to build their cultural knowledge through a presentation, engage in discussion with students from the country, and understand the values and beliefs of the culture and how they impact cross-cultural support and service-delivery.
*Flex session: If you miss this session, you can make it up by attending any cultural learning of its stature in or outside Duke Campus. You will need the ISDP program coordinator's approval.CONFLICT & COMMUNICATION STYLES: YOURS & THEIRS
Intercultural skillfulness is not a destination; rather it is a journey. In this workshop the participants will begin developing the skills that can be put into an "intercultural toolbox." The group will examine how problem solving, communication and personal conflict resolution styles impact intercultural interactions. This interactive session will allow participants to practice new skills and implement new techniques.
LESSONS LEARNED
Throughout the course of the program, participants will be given opportunities to reflect,
share and examine their growth in intercultural understanding. As a final project, participants
will facilitate a focus group to assess how they can implement interculturally sensitive
and sound policies and programs in their departments while affecting change at Duke.