Intercultural Communicating
Using role plays, this program demonstrates how to avoid misunderstandings and work more effectively with other cultures. It explains why some cultures might avoid giving straight answers, teaches how to understand what's really being said, shows how to read body language and nonverbal business...
| Other Authors: | Infobase,, Big World (Firm) |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
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[Place of publication not identified] :
Big World,
[1999]
Distributed by Infobase, |
| Physical Description: |
1 online resource (1 video file (40 min., 51 sec)) : sound. |
| Series: |
Global one.
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| Summary: |
Using role plays, this program demonstrates how to avoid misunderstandings and work more effectively with other cultures. It explains why some cultures might avoid giving straight answers, teaches how to understand what's really being said, shows how to read body language and nonverbal business communication, and considers how to know when 'yes' might really mean 'no.' It looks at topics that might be considered offensive and disrespectful with other cultures, discusses why some cultures prefer to avoid touching and eye contact, and demonstrates how to overcome language barriers and avoid translation disasters. |
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| Item Description: |
Originally released by Big World, 1999. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on April 18, 2019. Introduction: Intercultural Communicating (1:19); Overview (2:05); Language (3:02); Translation (6:14); Physical Communication (4:10); Style (6:30); Conversation Topics (4:37); Indirect Communication (6:02); Context (5:52); Credits: Intercultural Communicating (0:38); Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. Using role plays, this program demonstrates how to avoid misunderstandings and work more effectively with other cultures. It explains why some cultures might avoid giving straight answers, teaches how to understand what's really being said, shows how to read body language and nonverbal business communication, and considers how to know when 'yes' might really mean 'no.' It looks at topics that might be considered offensive and disrespectful with other cultures, discusses why some cultures prefer to avoid touching and eye contact, and demonstrates how to overcome language barriers and avoid translation disasters. 9 - 12, Academic/AP. Streaming video file. System requirements: FOD playback platform. Closed-captioned. |
| Physical Description: |
1 online resource (1 video file (40 min., 51 sec)) : sound. |
| Format: |
Streaming video file. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Audience: |
9 - 12, Academic/AP. |
| Access: |
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |