| 6. Intercultural competence – what works best whether doing assignments outside class or working without an instructor
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| a. Developing cultural competence during formal instruction
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| Doing cultural activities in the textbook thoroughly
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| Going beyond assignments in the textbook
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| Participating in activities of a language club or association
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| Doing required activities in the media or language learning center
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| Going beyond required activities in the language learning center
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| Other: ______________
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| b. Developing cultural competence while in the target culture
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| Listening to radio or television in the local language during personal or professional travel.
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| Reading tourist information and other materials in the local language during personal or professional travel.
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| Writing personal reflections on the local culture, whether in English or in the local language, during personal or professional travel.
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| Speaking with native speakers about their culture, in English or in the local language, during personal and professional travel.
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| c. Reflecting on other cultures, making connections, doing comparisons, and considering target language communities
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| Reflecting on differences between your culture and a target culture, whether you are reading a book at home or traveling abroad.
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| Reflecting on how your knowledge of a target culture can be helpful in connections to your personal or professional interests.
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| Reflecting on how your language and its views of the world compare with the views presented by other languages.
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| Reflecting on the communities where a target language is spoken, along with its values and beliefs.
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| Other ____________
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| d. Seeking opportunities to develop cultural competence
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| Taking a course on intercultural communication
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| Attending lectures and events that build knowledge about other cultures
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| Study abroad options
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| Professional travel abroad
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| Community activities
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| Internships or cooperative education experiences
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| Exploring internet sites
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| Participating in international chat rooms
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| Pursuing personal interests using international Web sites
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| Pursuing professional interests that require use of a target language
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| Other: _________________
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MY REFLECTIONS ON INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCE. To improve my knowledge of other cultures I find the following most effective:
