Faithin Omaha eBook Collection

Download or read book Deep Culture written by Joseph Shaules and published by Multilingual Matters. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a straightforward guide to understanding 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. This is an essential resource for sojourners and educators. It presents a clear model for understanding intercultural adaptation. It uses sojourners' experiences to illustrate intercultural learning.