PCSL 9N01 - Introduction to Culture and Intercultural Interactions

Course Description

In this course, participants will explore their own as well as others’ understanding of the concept of culture. They will come to appreciate how culture can be defined by race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, language or any multitude of other diverse groups. With a clear understanding of culture, participants will be ready to examine the complexities of their own and others’ cultural values, beliefs and behaviours, and how this complexity affects their intercultural interactions.

Learner Outcomes

Describe the concept of culture generally

Explain how values, beliefs and behaviours relate to culture

Examine various definitions and metaphors that will provide clarity to their understanding of culture

Describe the complexity of culture and intercultural interactions