Martian Anthropology

Subgroup Size

Small Group

Duration

2 hours

External Cost

No

Source

Batchelder, D. (1993). Martian Anthropology Exercise. In T. Gochenour (Ed.), Beyond experience (2nd ed., pp. 143-147). Intercultural Press.

Tags:

  1. acceptance
  2. Bennett recommended
  3. ethnography
  4. nonverbal communication
  5. perspective
  6. perspective taking
  7. preparation for study abroad
  8. self-awareness
  9. values

As a result of this activity, participants will be able to: 1. Observe and operate in a strange situation. 2. Discuss cultural values based on behavioral observations. 3. Gain a different perspective on "normal" cultural behaviors.