Description:
This course, developed by Dr. Karen Stoufer, teaches why cross-cultural awareness is important for missions. It describes six sets of cultural values and provides illustrations, applications, and knowledge checks for each. Recommended for short-term missions volunteers, long-term fieldstaff, or U.S.-based veterinary professionals who find themselves in cross-cultural situations.
*Note: You must visit both modules in order to complete this course.
Objectives:
By the end of this course, learners will
- Articulate why cross-cultural awareness is important for missions
- Understand tensions that result from particular values that vary from culture to culture
- Identify their own basic cultural values
- Demonstrate cross-cultural sensitivity in how they interact with others
Course Duration: 45 minutes
Skill Level: Intermediate
Organizational Course Provider: CVM eLearning