Intercultural Sourcebook, Vol 1: Cross-Cultural Training Methods [Paperback]

Sandra M. Fowler (Author), Monica G. Mumford (Author)

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ISBN-10: 1877864293 | ISBN-13: 978-1877864292 | Publication Date: May 1, 1995

This comprehensive book examines both the principal methods used in cross-cultural training and a selection of techniques and instructional devices. Six methods are examined in twenty articles: roleplays, contrast-culture training, simulation games, critical incidents, the culture assimilator, and case studies. In each, a lead article traces the development and use of the particular method; several articles then offer specific applications. Intercultural Sourcebook provides both a framework for conceptualizing the training methods covered and guidelines for applying them in one's own work.Each article is written by an experienced trainer; in fact, the author list comprises a who's who in the field. Thorough, practical and enlightening, this book will define the field for years to come. The Intercultural Sourcebook was worth waiting for. The clarity of its presentation, the scope of its coverage, and its bringing together some of the most experienced in the field offers us the most complete and up-to-date resource for our intercultural work. Put it on your 'must have' list. -Carolyn Ryffel, Cendant Intercultural Contents Acknowledgments Preface Introduction 1 Intercultural Training Design 2 Role Plays 3 Contrast Culture 4 Simulation Games 5 Critical Incidents 6 Culture Assimilator 7 Case Studies Epilogue About the Authors

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About the Author

Sandra M. Fowler has been an intercultural program manager, consultant, researcher, and trainer for over three decades. A former president of the Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research (SIETAR International), Fowler also served on the Board of Directors for the North American Simulation and Gaming Association (NASAGA) and now conducts intercultural training at home and abroad.Monica Mumford is an international project administrator for the Barents group and treasurer for SIETAR International. She has years of training experience in a variety of corporate settings.

Product Details

• Paperback: 248 pages
• Publisher: Nicholas Brealey Publishing (May 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1877864293
• ISBN-13: 978-1877864292
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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1.0 out of 5 stars Not what I needed, June 3, 2008

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This review is from: Intercultural Sourcebook, Vol 1: Cross-Cultural Training Methods (Paperback)

I need to go to the Middle East in 30 days. I need to conduct a intercultural activity. I saw the word 'sourcebook' and thought this could help me. I need activities. This book is theoritical. It talks about why intercultural training is important, it's history. It talks about activities / simulations to run but assumes you already know them. e.g. Baranga, BaFa, etc. It tells you how to run these activities but doesn't tell you the activity. But this isn't useful as I'm sure the activity vendors will include this with their product. As a result, I don't see much value for this book. It's duplication.

This book is appropriate for academia folks, but for guys who have to run an activity quick and debrief it, it's not useful. I'll finish reading the book when I retire. Right now I need to find some activities quick.