Global Awareness: Communicating Across Cultures and Languages
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1700 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35233
Global Awareness: Communicating Across Cultures and Languages
Description: When interacting with students from diverse backgrounds, differences in cross-cultural communication styles can be at the root of potential communication issues. Learn about communication differences around the globe in this practical workshop, and experience for yourself some of the challenges of speaking in a “different” language. Participants will also learn how to be a better listener to speakers from different language backgrounds and discuss tools for maximizing effective communication in English.
Please Note: This workshop is designed for current UAB Teaching Faculty and UAB Instructors of Record only.
CTL Point Value: 10,000 pts.
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