Essays about: "Cultural Competence"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 107 essays containing the words Cultural Competence.

  1. 11. Why are some people better than others? : Is it because of their cultural background, personal competence, or company’s influence?

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring och turismvetenskap (MTS)

    Author : Abdul Rafay; Elanur Ozbutun; [2023]
    Keywords : Cross-cultural communication; Individual competence; Culture; Company influence; International Business; Intercultural interactions; Negotiations; Cultural and Social Intelligence; Success;

    Abstract : In the last few decades, due to the exponential rise in interconnectivity and globalization the importance of cross-cultural communication has been a hot topic to research more about. Due to this increase and more frequent interactions business individuals have started giving cross-cultural environments the attention it needs to address the challenges at hand. READ MORE

  3. 12. Culture in the Swedish EFL-classroom : Teachers' perspectives on interpretation and implementation

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för humaniora

    Author : Linda Wilson-Taylor; [2023]
    Keywords : EFL; culture; cultural representation; culture teaching; secondary school; intercultural communicative competence; stereotypes; regulatory documents; curriculum interpretation; curriculum implementation; frame factors;

    Abstract : The Swedish regulatory documents for the school subject of English demand the presence of cultural representation/phenomena in the communicated material to the students but is vague about what the actual content should be. This leaves a lot of room for personal interpretation and selection of material for the teachers. READ MORE

  4. 13. Exploring School Health Counsellor's Knowledge And Cultural Competence On Female Genital Cutting In Sweden. A Qualitative Study.        

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för socialt arbete, kriminologi och folkhälsovetenskap

    Author : Suhad Said Mohamed; [2023]
    Keywords : Female Genital Cutting; School health counsellors; Cultural Competence; Factual knowledge; special school program;

    Abstract : This qualitative study explores the factual knowledge base and cultural competence of school health counsellors regarding Female Genital Cutting (FGC) in a school setting in Sweden. Through four semi-structured interviews, the research explored participants’ understanding of FGC and their cultural competence in addressing this sensitive issue. READ MORE

  5. 14. DIGITAL LEARNING MATERIALS AND YOUNG EFL LEARNERS’ INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCE DEVELOPMENT

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för hälsa, lärande och teknik

    Author : Abba Fahim Bakar; [2023]
    Keywords : Attitude; cross-cultural; awareness; knowledge; behavior; dimension; globalisation; democracy; versatile communication; mindset;

    Abstract : Abstract The primary aim of learning English as a second or foreign language is to develop learners’ communication skills and prepare them to use English effectively in multi-dimensional domains. Yet, major approaches and practices of actual second language learning are often related to a simplistic perspective on communication that fails to take into account the cultural and intercultural aspects of the English language as a global communication tool, i. READ MORE

  6. 15. Cross-cultural training and cultural adjustment: Proposing an optimal CCT program.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för språk och litteraturer

    Author : Chrysiida Psarri; [2022-09-29]
    Keywords : cross-cultural training; cross-cultural adjustment; intercultural competence; intercultural communication; language training; acculturation; organizational support; immigration; migration; expatriation.;

    Abstract : Abstract Title: Cross-cultural training and cultural adjustment: Proposing an optimal CCT program. Author: Chrysiida Psarri Supervisor: Joseph Trotta Abstract: The increasing development of international business has had a direct impact on global mobility, making the relocation and cross-cultural adjustment of immigrants, migrants and expatriates, an urgent matter. READ MORE