Cultural Analysis Toolkit
Cultural Analysis Toolkit
The Cultural Analysis Toolkit, developed by Dr. Deirdre Mendez, consists of a set of materials students can use while abroad to perform a self-guided cultural assessment of a new environment.
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Cultural Analysis Toolkit
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Cultural Analysis Toolkit
Materials students can use to perform a self-guided cultural assessment of a new environment.
The Toolkit Explained
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The Toolkit Explained
Dr. Mendez explains the reasoning behind, and the purpose of, the Cultural Analysis Toolkit.
Cultural Dimensions Video
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Cultural Dimensions Video
Dr. Mendez discusses the the Eight Cultural Dimensions at the heart of the Toolkit.
Cultural Dimensions Slides
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Cultural Dimensions Slides
This PowerPoint reviews the Eight Cultural Dimensions at the heart of the Toolkit.
Recognizing Cultural Features
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Recognizing Cultural Features
This video exercise provides practice recognizing the cultural features in business interactions.
International Experience Guidance
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International Experience Guidance
These guidelines help students conduct cultural analysis while abroad and upon return.
Sample Assignment
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Sample Assignment
This sample assignment is for use in connection with the Cultural Analysis Toolkit.
Sample Submission
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Sample Submission
This sample submission is an example of the analysis a student can generate with the Toolkit.