Intercultural Film Clips
Based on the Crossing Borders Films Trilogy
Our film excerpts and videos are incorporated into educational toolkits and video packages in order to support the inclusion of intercultural sessions into educational curricula.
This page provides an overview of all our film clips. They are designed to offer students engaging examples of peer interactions and to connect the content of class room activities to their personal life experiences.
Cross-Cultural Skills
These video clips form part of the Campus Internationalisation Package, and the Study Abroad Toolkit.
Suggested Class Time: 45-60 mins
Key Learning Areas: Critical Thinking, Cross Cultural Skills, Social Skills, etc.
Part 1: Enhancing Intercultural Awareness
- On Pre-Conceptions (5 min)
- On Different Communication Styles (4 min)
- On Beginning a Journey (4 min)
Part 2: Growing Intercultural Skills
- On Speaking a Second Language (4 min)
- On Non-Verbal Communication (4 min)
- On Culture Shock (4 min)
Part 3: Integrating Intercultural Experiences
- On Differences of Backgrounds (7 min)
- On Breaking down Barriers (10 min)
Communication Skills
These video clips form part of the Initiating Interracial Dialogue Toolkit which is available for free without our Intercultural Tools subscription.
- On Breaking down Barriers (10 min)
- Why Initiate Dialogues? (2 min)
- Phases of a Dialogue (9 min)
- Levels of a Conflict (5 min)
- The Cycle of Violence (38min)
Dialogue & Conflict Mediation Skills
These video clips form part of the Conflict Mediation Toolkit.
Suggested Session Time: 50-60 mins
Key Learning Areas: Critical Thinking, Intercultural Awareness, Communication Skills, Social Justice, Personal Development, Civic Engagement, etc.
Part 1: Challenges of Facing Conflicts
- On Political Views (10 min)
- On Personal Styles (4 min)
- On Social Justice (10 min)
Part 2: Qualities for Staying Present within Conflicts
- Relationships Bridging Differences (6 min)
- Openness and Active Listening (5 min)
- The Power of Frankness (6 min)
Part 3: Opportunities within Conflicts
- Exploring New Perspectives (4 min)
- Discovering Empathy (10 min)
- Embracing Diversity (4 min)