Schedule of meetings and activities for Purdue's required PCP Intercultural Core Practicum. This non-credit-bearing series replaced a 2-credit course -- easier to schedule and less work for all involved.

Scholarly article by Gerry Philipsen in Communication Monographs, 77:2. (June 2010). 160-168. Describes briefly two popular approaches to the study of cultures and to culturally shaped ways of communicating that could be considered resources. 

"cross-cultural workbook for volunteers"

Book designed for middle and high school students based on PCV experiences. Less useful for PCP, but a possible resource for PCP students working with children. 

Slides used with PCP students who had taken the Intercultural Conflict Styles Inventory. Used to generate self- and other awareness. 

Preparation for reflecting on cultural differences and for addressing them when they become irritating

Purdue's PCP required course: "This two-credit intercultural course is open to anyone interested in deepening intercultural knowledge and skills. The course is a requirement for completing the Peace Corps Prep Certificate, fulfilling part of the Intercultural Competency learning objective. Participants in this course will develop their intercultural knowledge, skills, and attitudes through four dimensions including self-awareness, awareness of others, emotional resilience, and bridging cultural differences."

Images to help discuss the concept of "culture," especially those areas that are invisible and often unconscious

A scholarly exploration of acculturation, including the psychology of group relations, strategies of integration, etc. By John W. Berry, International Journal of Intercultural Relations 29 (2005). 697-712.

2 readings that help students grasp the evolving perspective of a PCV: "Running" by Peter Hessler, "Music in the Fields" by Carrie Young. Note that the images in the second reading romanticize and may reinforce some stereotypes. This is worth discussing with students.

Assignment for having PCP students interview RPCVs. 

Assignment for PCP students to interview international students.

A short written project designed to familiarize students with an area of intercultural knowledge and competence in which they would personally like to grow and to help them achieve that growth. 

An intro by an anthropology professor with a critical view of "development" who nevertheless takes students for internships in Togo followed by reflections  on those internships by several students.

This activity by Lambert & Myers teaches participants about their values and prioritizing values over others. 

by Aisha Ray of Raising Luminaries & Books for Littles. This article describes how parents can promote racist ideas about food. Instead, it offers strategies for how to "raise kids who don't food-shame," and suggestions of positive children's books.

By Emily Bell for Vinepair. This article describes the historical origin of the phrase "pouring one out." 

Shabbat Dinner: by Nechama Golding for Chabad. org. A description of shabbat and what to bring, wear, etc. 

Passover Seder: by Rabbi Debbie Stiel for ReformJudaism.org. A description of the seder, what to expect, and what happens during. 

These three articles deal with the tradition of praying over or blessing your food before eating. One article includes prayers from around the world. 

These three articles examine the Jewish importance of the table.

Norway authorities take away Indian couple's kids, say feeding with hands wrong: NDTV Correspondent. This article describes how children were taken away from their Indian parents in Norway because of the cultural practice of hand-feeding. 

By Kelsey Ellis from the Back Burner. This article describes utensils from the United States, Asia, India, and Ethiopia.

By Ana Blanco for the British Heart Foundation. An alphabetized list of types of bread products from all over the world. 

By the Prepared Pantry. This list describes fried breads from North America, Central and South America, Scotland, Italy, Eastern Europe, India, and Portugal. 

by Maryanne Cabrera, author of the Little Epicurean blog. Cabrera describes the cultural history of biko and how to make it. Biko is a dessert.