Strange Situations

Subgroup Size

Small Group

Duration

45 minutes

External Cost

No

Source

Katz, L. (2012). Strange situations. In K. Berardo & D. K. Deardorff (Eds.), Building cultural competence: Innovative activities and models (pp. 91-97). Stylus Publishing.

Tags:

  1. ambiguity
  2. other awareness
  3. preparation for study abroad

As a result of this activity, participants will be able to: 1. "Realize how cultural differences can cause misunderstandings. 2. Experience the discomfort of dealing with a foreign culture. 3. Gain interest in learning more about cultural differences" (Katz, 2012, p. 91).