Barnga

Subgroup Size

Small Group

Duration

1 hour and 15 minutes

External Cost

No

Lesson Plan

Source

Thiagarajan, S. & Thiagarajan, R. (2006). Barnga: A simulation game on cultural clashes. Intercultural Press.

 

Also found at:

LSA Inclusive Teaching Initiative, University of Michigan: https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/inclusive-teaching/sample-activities/barnga/

Tags:

  1. ambiguity
  2. assumptions
  3. conflict
  4. conflict resolution
  5. emotional resilience
  6. jolt
  7. playing cards
  8. power
  9. self-awareness
  10. Thiagi
  11. values

Check out the new adaptations of Barnga from CILMAR under downloads - one is fairly close to the original and the other changes the learning outcomes from experiencing cultural differences in norms and values to experiencing those differences within a majority/minority dynamic for those who want to add a discussion of power to the debriefing.