Interculturalization at BCIT: Teaching & Curriculum: Intercultural Theory & Resources

"The Centre for Learning in Intercultural Effectiveness and International Assistance Policy supports the development of intercultural competencies to facilitate successful and sustainable international relations, and foster inclusive teams and organizations." Check the catalogue for available courses, many online and self-paced.

The Intercultural Development Research Institute was started by Milton Bennett who was the creator of the Developmental Model of Intercultural Communication and is based in Italy. Check out their posts and also the seminars they run in Europe every year.

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Geert Hofstede is one of the best-recognized names in the field of intercultural communication. His website has a great tool that allows you to select countries and contrast them based on the cultural dimensions his work has made famous. Could be a great classroom or study abroad pre-departure tool to provide important intercultural insights to our learners.

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The Colbourne Institute for Inclusive Leadership is based in Edmonton and has done a good deal of work with Canadian business and industry. Through its research it has created a number of video and other resources on its website that are specifically targeted to newcomer and international professionals adapting to the Canadian workplace. The OWLS (Online Workplace Integration Language Resources) have some great tools for people in the trades or technology fields. The OWLS Videos can easily adapted to use with students before entering apprenticeships, coop, work integrated projects, or post-graduation careers.

The University of British Columbia’s Center for Intercultural Communication offers a range of excellent online and blended courses and certificates in a variety of intercultural topics.