With the whole world one post, swipe, or search away, we experience a clash and sharing of cultures like never before. This module explores what cultural identity means, why diversity is a strength (not an issue), what intercultural dialogue really is, and how we can develop the skills needed to engage in it. Participants will learn how cultural differences can become bridges rather than walls.
90 minutes
Cultural Identity • Diversity • Intercultural Dialogue • Soft Skills
By the end of this module, learners will be able to:
Define cultural identity and explain how it develops within individuals and communities.
List the key principles of intercultural dialogue and explain why they are important today.
Develop skills for respectful and effective intercultural communication.
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Bias
A tendency to have a certain perspective or feeling about something or someone, often unfair or based on stereotypes.
Cultural Diversity
The presence of many different cultural groups within a community or society.
Cultural Empathy
The ability to understand and appreciate someone else’s cultural background and feelings.
Cultural Intelligence
The skill to understand, respect, and work well with people from different cultures.
Inclusion
Making sure everyone feels welcome and can participate fully, no matter their background.
Openness
Willingness to listen, learn, and sometimes change your own views when encountering new ideas.
Prejudice
An unfair opinion formed without enough knowledge about a person or group.
Stereotype
A fixed, simplified idea about a group that may not be true.
Incorporating Cultural Competence & Youth Program Volunteers: A Literature Review
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/345812927_Incorporating_Cultural _Competence_Youth_Program_Volunteers_A_Literature_Review
Intercultural Youthwork Toolkit – Capacity Building and Cultural Identity
https://www.salto-youth.net/tools/otlas-partner-finding/download/3061/Intercultural%20Youthwork%20Toolkit%20v.1.0_Call%20for%20Partners.pdf
Cultural Identity and Its Impact on Today’s Multicultural Organizations
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1470595820944207
The Onion Model of Organisational Culture
https://medium.com/@chalermsup.ka/the-onion-model-of-organisational-culture-8d52a8b6aca4
UNESCO’s Intercultural Dialogue Portal – Offers guides, case studies, and tools on promoting dialogue and cultural diversity worldwide.
https://www.unesco.org/interculturaldialogue/en
The Open University – Free Course: Understanding Cultural Diversity – An accessible introduction to cultural identity and diversity for educators.
https://www.open.edu/openlearn/ocw/mod/oucontent/view.php?id=85535
Cultural Intelligence: The Competitive Edge for Leaders – Explains how cultural intelligence enhances leadership and teamwork.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3oqx_aCeUw
