NCCRESt

part of the Education Reform Networks

Strength through Cultural Diversity: Developing and Teaching a Diversity Course

Describes the design of an interdisciplinary course intended to develop college students' skills in functioning both personally and professionally in a multicultural society. Concepts addressed include the systems and characteristics of culture; individual, familial, community, and cross-cultural dimensions of diversity; differences and similarities between cultures; and conflict and negotiation. Classroom activities, course requirements, and evaluation are discussed. (MSE)

• Author/Creator: Heuberger, Barbara, Gerber, Diane, Anderson, Reed
• Date Published: Sum
• Journal/Secondary Title: College Teaching
• Number: 3
• Volume: 47
• Year: 1999

This resource is cataloged under:

• Network/channel: NCCRESt: Practices: Diversity Practices
• Network/channel: NCCRESt: Practices: Multicultural Educational Practices
• Network/channel: NCCRESt: Practices: Teacher Education
• Subject: Course Descriptions
• Subject: Cross Cultural Training
• Subject: Cultural Awareness
• Subject: Cultural Pluralism
• Subject: Culture Conflict
• Subject: Higher Education
• Subject: Intercultural Communication
• Subject: Interdisciplinary Approach

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