Resources and Tools
We've collected a range of great resources and tools in global and intercultural communication. You can also suggest additional tools, below.
Activities and Tools
Autobiography of Intercultural Encounters
The Autobiography of Intercultural Encounters project is related to the work of the Education Department which is part of the Directorate of Democratic Participation within the Directorate General of Democracy and Human Dignity ("DGII") of the Council of Europe.
UNESCO Story Circles
UNESCO Story Circles is a structured yet flexible methodology for developing intercultural competencies in a variety of contexts, both formal and informal, presented in the Manual for Developing Intercultural Competencies, published in 2019.
MIC Case Studies in Intercultural Communication
Developed by the Master of Advanced Studies in Intercultural Communication at UniversitΓ della Svizzera italiana, Here you will find more than fifty different case studies, developed by our former participants from the Master of Advanced Studies in Intercultural Communication.
Critical Incidents for Intercultural Communication
Based on the Developmental Model of Intercultural Sensitivity, and other foundational theories, this a facilitator and training guide to exploring critical incidents by NorQuest College
Social Identity Mapping
Social Identity Maps or Positionality Maps are helpful tools for exploring identity, culture, and beliefs.
Harvard Implicit Bias Test
Project Implicit is a group of researchers looking at implicit bias. They developed several tests for detecting and understanding implicit association and bias.
Barnga
BARNGA is a simulation game that encourages participants to critically consider normative assumptions and cross-cultural communication. It was created by Sivasailam βThiagiβ Thiagarajan in 1980, while working for USAID in Gbarnga, Liberia.
Hubs and Collections
Intercultural Learning Hub
With the support of Purdue's CILMAR, the Intercultural Learning Hub promotes intercultural learning, as well as providing opportunities and resources for engaging with, adapting to, and bridging across cultural difference. We mentor intercultural leaders, support innovative scholarship, and encourage best practices in teaching and learning.
UNESCO E-Platform on Intercultural Dialogue
UNESCO's e-Platform on Intercultural Dialogue (ICD) is a destination for audiences that want to learn from shared knowledge and experiences, or simply connect with one another to collaborate and exchange ideas. The platformβs international reach supports strong, diverse networks and showcases global achievements with Intercultural Dialogue through the good practices.
World Council Resources
Resources from the World Council on Intercultural and Global Competence.
Community Based Global Learning Collaborative Toolkit
A toolkit of resources, lesson plans, and teaching tools developed by the Community Based Global Learning Collaborative, with a strong emphasis on Cultural Humility and the Intercultural Praxis Model.
True North Intercultural Resources
Blog posts, learning, and other resources developed by True North Intercultural
Cultural Humility Resources
A collection of resources on Cultural Humility by the University of Oregon.
Books
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The Culture Map
By Erin Meyer. Focused on business and business practices.
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Belonging
Popular book by Geoffrey Cohen on the science of belonging and inclusion.
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The SAGE Handbook of Intercultural Competence
Edited by Darla Deardorff, a compilation of theory, research and practice.
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Like a Fish in Water: How to Grow Abroad When You Go Abroad
by Rich Kurtzman. Collection of case studies, lesson plans and action steps for maximizing the study abroad experience.
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Intercultural Communication: An Advanced Resource Book for Students
By Adrian Holliday. Includes non-Western approaches to the
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The Cambridge Handbook of Intercultural Training
Edited volume (2020) on intercultural training theory and practice.
Assessment Tools
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Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI)
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Beliefs, Events, and Values Inventory (BEVI)
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The Global Engagement Survey
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Global Perspectives Inventory
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