Cross-cultural training

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Cross-cultural training is training for cross-cultural communication and experiences. Preparing people to work outside their native country (sojourner training) is one aim of cross-cultural training; for example, Peace Corps volunteers complete cross-cultural training in preparation for lengthy assignments in another culture. Learning the host culture's native language is the most extensive cross-cultural training (see Intercultural learning).

Basic training modules include:

1. Information about the country, introduction to culture and history
2. The norms and values of the society
3. The role and the characteristics of communication
4. Social contacts: Friends and acquaintances
5. Women - life and role
6. Leisure activities and customs
7. Eating and drinking
8. The relations at work and management
9. Doing business in the country
10. Education
11. Studies and professional training
12. Norms, laws, and taboos
13. Action plan for the first two months in the country

See also

• Migrant farm workers
• Foreign language learning
• Foreign students
• Foreign workers

External links

• "International Programs in Engineering"
• "Diversity Training University International"
• "Improving Intercultural Interactions. Modules for Cross-Cultural Training Programs"