This book reviews the hidden cultural challenges of adapting to life abroad. Combining intercultural theory with the lived experiences of sojourners, it reviews key concepts, introduces a cultural learning model, explains hidden barriers to intercultural sensitivity, and brings clarity to debates about globalization and cultural difference.
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IntroductionPart one: The Intercultural Experience Chapter one: Intercultural contact in the global village Chapter two: Objections to culture Chapter three: Understanding the deep structure of culture Chapter four: Deep cultural difference and increased prejudice Chapter five: What is successful cultural learning?Chapter six: The process of intercultural learningPart two: A Model of Cultural Learning Chapter seven: The Deep Culture Model Chapter eight: Resistance to change Chapter nine: Acceptance of difference Chapter ten: Adaptation and cultural identity Chapter eleven: Resistance and rapport Chapter twelve: Beyond adaptation Chapter thirteen: Implications for the "global village"Glossary of key termsReferences
