ICL …for Friends of AFS is a series of short, insightful articles on important intercultural topics featuring AFS's point of view. There are intended for educators and all others who either are or would like to become involved with the AFS mission.
Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions 2012
Hofstede's cultural dimensions explained and their applications to AFSers.
Developmental Model of Intercultural Sensitivity (DMIS) 2012
An explanation of the six-step process of cultural integration according to Milton Bennett's Developmental Model of Intercultural Sensitivity (DMIS).
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Intercultural Conflict Styles 2012
Perspectives on how different cultures perceive and address conflict.
Experiential Learning in AFS 2011
What is Experiential Learning, how it is used in AFS and how it relates to the AFS Learning Objectives.
Generalizations and Stereotypes 2011
The Cultural Continuum and how it is related to Generalizations and Stereotypes.
Five Frameworks of Culture 2011
Five categories proposed by Milton Bennett to think about how cultures are different from one another.
AFS Orientation Framework 2011
Seven different touch points to support learning before, during and after AFS cultural exchange programs.
AFS Educational Results Study 2011
An overview of the outcomes of the AFS Educational Results Study, carried out in 2002-2004.
The Contributions of Edward T. Hall 2011
Edward T. Hall and his strong contributions to the field of intercultural communication.
Cultural Adaptation Models 2013
An introduction to nine different models for the culturaladaptation process, from affective, behavioral and cognitive
perspectives.
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