THE SIMULATION OF CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION,

Abstract

The paper describes the development of a cross-cultural simulation, the idea of the 'contrast American', and the conceptualization of cultural differences in terms of dimensions. The theories behind these concepts are discussed in depth. Excerpts are given of recordings made of two simulation encounters between an American advisor and the contrast American. The intent of the work in simulation is to (1) increase the American's cultural self-understanding; (2) provide him with concepts that will aid him in the observation and classification of other cultures; and (3) present to him culture and cultural differences at an interpersonal, rather than an abstract, level. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0665053

Entities

People

  • Edward C. Stewart

Organizations

  • George Washington University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Acquisition
  • Classification
  • Contrast
  • Data Acquisition
  • Observation
  • Simulations

Readers

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