"If we are to admit the humanness of those others,
Then the strangeness of their ways must become less strange"
(Hanvey, "An Attainable Global Perspective" 16)
Before the event, rank your level of cross-cultural awareness of the other culture by circling below.
(0) Not aware of this culture.
(1) Aware only of stereotypes, but unbelievable.
(2) Aware of cultural traits that are different from your own, and unbelievable.
(3) Aware of cultural traits that are different from your own, but believable.
(4) Aware of the viewpoint of an insider of this culture, and believable.
A Global Citizen has KNOWLEDGE of the interconnectedness of
world cultures, world religions, world government, and politics
Discuss your knowledge of the other culture (including what you learned at the event)
A Global Citizen has the SKILL of being able to
hold opposing views with others from diverse cultures and backgrounds
Discuss your ability to consider the value of the other culture
(including your interest in hearing more about one of their opposing views after the event)
A Global Citizen has an ATTITUDE which articulates
a sense of identity, self-awareness, and self-acceptance
Discuss your awareness of your values (including similarities with the other culture)
After the event, rank your level of cross-cultural awareness of the other culture by circling below.
(0) Not aware of this culture.
(1) Aware only of stereotypes, but unbelievable.
(2) Aware of cultural traits that are different from your own, and unbelievable.
(3) Aware of cultural traits that are different from your own, but believable.
(4) Aware of the viewpoint of an insider of this culture, and believable.
Hanvey, Robert. "An Attainable Global Perspective." New York: The American Forum for Global Education, 2004.Print.