This toolkit is for study abroad coordinators. It contains engaging film clips and facilitator guides to deliver 3 intercultural sessions during student’s time abroad. The material is designed to empower study abroad students to cross cultural boundaries effectively. The film clips tell compelling intercultural stories and support students to develop more emotional buy-in to abstract concepts such as stereotypes, non-verbal communication and culture shock. The intercultural sessions (75-90 minutes) can be adapted to diverse classroom requirements and focuses.
The Study Abroad Toolkit is created in partnership with the SIT Graduate Institute.
Facilitator Manual
Online Resources
Content
Session 1: Enhancing Intercultural Awareness
Suggested class time: 75-90 mins
Learning areas: Critical Thinking, Cross Cultural Awareness, Social Skills
Session 2: Growing Intercultural Skills
Suggested class time: 75-90 mins
Learning areas: Communication Skills, Cross-Cultural Skills, Social Skills
Session 3: Integrating Intercultural Experiences
Suggested class time: 75-90 mins
Learning areas: Critical Thinking, Cross-Cultural Awareness, Communication Skills, Social Justice
Additional: Screening Events & Open Dialogues
Practice communication skills, deepen intercultural understanding and interconnect diverse students by initiating Screening Discussion Events with the Intercultural Trilogy by Crossing Borders Films. The intercultural screening events are designed for Pre-Departure, In-Country or Re-entry Events.
