Syllabus Project

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Spring 2018

CRCL 7575 Theories of Cultural Diversity

Instructor: Borbala Juhasz

Class Day & Time: Monday, 6PM – 9PM

Class Location: Everglade Building 1717

Office hours: Tuesday from 6:00PM – 8:00PM

Office location: Everglade Building 2626, Suite 29

Office phone: 409.687.5309

Email: [email protected]

Course description:

“Cultural diversity is the term given to a range of societies or peoples, with different origins,

religions and traditions, all living in a specific region. Cultural differences between people may

include their language, beliefs, traditions and arts.” (“Cultural diversity,” 2017) This course

focuses on theories of cultural diversity and its effects on intercultural relations and education.

Each week the course will cover a different topic in culture, diversity, interactions, education,

leading diverse organizations, and etc.

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COURSE CALENDAR All assignments, unless otherwise noted, should be uploaded before coming to class.

WEEK 1 - August 28: What is Cultural Diversity

1. Lee, Michael. D. What is Cultural Diversity? EthnoConnect. Retrieved from https://www.ethnoconnect.com/pdf/1_what_is_cultural_diversity.pdf

2. Shah, Asim. (2017). Cultural diversity: Why we should respect other cultures. Dallas News. Retrieved from https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2017/02/01/respecting-cultures- makes-american-american

3. Legarea, C. H. (2016). Cumulative cultural learning: Development and diversity. PNAS, 114(30), 7877-7883. doi: 10.1073/pnas.1620743114

WEEK 2 - September 4: Development of cultural competence

1. Hamde, K. (2008). The Current Debate on Cultural Diversity in Sweden. Journal of Cultural Diversity, 15(2), 86-92. Retrieved from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/313174751_The_current_debate_on_cultur al_diversity_in_Sweden

2. Galambos, C. M. (2003). Moving Cultural Diversity toward Cultural Competence in Health Care. Health & Social Work, 28(1), 3-7. doi:https://doi.org/10.1093/hsw/28.1.3

3. DeAngelis, T. (2017). In search of cultural competence. American Psychological Association, 46(3). Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/monitor/2015/03/cultural- competence.aspx

WEEK 3 - September 11: Analyzing cultural patterns around the world

1. O'Neil, D. (2006, July 6). Ethnicity and Race: World Diversity Patterns. Retrieved from https://www2.palomar.edu/anthro/ethnicity/ethnic_5.htm

2. Majlergaard, F. (n.d.). The Millennial Generation change the Cultural Patterns. Gugin Publishing. Retrieved from http://gugin.com/the-millennial-generation-change-the- cultural-patterns/

3. Knick, S. (2010). Traditional Culture and Modern Culture: Man’s Fall from Grace. Huffingtonpost. Retrieved from https://www.huffingtonpost.com/stanley- knick/traditional-culture-and-m_b_655992.html

WEEK 4 - September 18: Intercultural Interactions/ Communication

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1. Tovey, J. (1997). Addressing Issues of Cultural Diversity in Business Communication. Business Communication Quarterly, 60(1), 19-30. doi:https://doi.org/10.1177/108056999706000102

2. Neeley, T. (2017). How to Successfully Work Across Countries, Languages, and Cultures. Harvard Business Review. Retrieved from https://hbr.org/2017/08/how-to- successfully-work-across-countries-languages-and- cultures?referral=03759&cm_vc=rr_item_page.bottom

3. Ting-Toomey, S. (1999). Communicating across cultures. New York, NY: Guilford Press.

WEEK 5 - September 25: Language and Culture

1. Hasanova, S. (2014). Linguo-Cultural Aspect of Interrelation of Language and Culture. International Journal of English Linguistics, 4(6). http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/ijel.v4n6p160

2. Grasgreen, A. (2013). Languages for All? Inside Higher Ed. Retrieved from https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2013/10/01/pleas-language-education- conference

3. Flaherty, C. (2016). More Than Words. Inside Higher Ed. Retrieved from https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2016/11/02/princeton-proposal-would-require- all-students-even-those-already-proficient-study

WEEK 6 - October 2: Moral Diversity

1. Sommers, T. (2012). Relative Justice: Cultural Diversity, Free Will, and Moral Responsibility. Princeton University Press.

2. Audi, R. (2007). Moral value and human diversity. New York: Oxford University Press.

3. Tomkiewicz, J., Bass, K., & Vaicys, C. (2009). Demographics and Diversity in Business Organizations: Confronting a Growing Hispanic Presence. North American Journal of Psychology, 11(2), 343-351.

WEEK 7 - October 9: Barriers to Diversity

1. Ratnapala, S. (2005). Cultural Diversity and Liberal Society: A Case for Reprivatizing Culture. Independent Review, 10(2), 249-271. Retrieved from http://www.independent.org/pdf/tir/tir_10_2_5_ratnapala.pdf

2. Hansman, C. A., Spencer, L., Grant, D., & Jackson, M. (1999). Beyond Diversity: Dismantling Barriers in Education. Journal of Instructional Psychology, 26(1). Retrieved from http://www.freepatentsonline.com/article/Journal-Instructional- Psychology/62980765.html

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3. Cross, E. Y. (2000). Managing Diversity--The Courage to Lead. Westport, CT: Quorum Books.

WEEK 8 - October 16: Leading and Managing in Diverse Organizations

1. Cross, E. Y. (2000). Managing Diversity--The Courage to Lead. Westport, CT: Quorum Books.

2. Fine, M. G. (1996). Cultural Diversity in the Workplace: The State of the Field. The Journal of Business Communication, 33(4), 485-502. doi:https://doi.org/10.1177/002194369603300408

3. Popescu, S., & Rusko, R. (2012). Managing Diversity in Public Organizations. Global Business and Management Research: An International Journal, 4(3/4), 1-27. Retrieved from http://connection.ebscohost.com/c/articles/84591681/managing-diversity-public- organizations

WEEK 9 - October 23: Media, Ethics and Advocacy

1. Zayani, M. (2011). Media, Cultural Diversity and Globalization: Challenges and Opportunities. Journal of Cultural Diversity, 48-54.

2. Bejerman, I. (2011). Cultural Diversity and Global Media: The Mediation of Difference. Journalism & Mass Communication Educator, 66(2). Retrieved December 12, 2017.

3. Ghanem, S. I. (1999). Cultural Diversity and the U.S. Media. Journalism and Mass Communication Quarterly,76(1). Retrieved December 12, 2017.

WEEK 10 - October 30: Cultural awareness and sensitivity

1. Sanner, S., Baldwin, D., Cannella, K., Charles, J., & Parker, L. (2010). The Impact of Cultural Diversity Forum on Students' Openness to Diversity. Journal of Cultural Diversity, 17(2). Retrieved from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/44850530_The_impact_of_cultural_diversit y_forum_on_students%27_openness_to_diversity

2. Constantin, E. C., Cohen-Vida, M. I., & Popescu, A. V. (2015). Developing Cultural Awareness. Science Direct,191, 696-699. Retrieved from http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S187704281502488X

3. The Importance of Cultural Sensitivity and Awareness. (2017 ). Discover Corps. Retrieved from https://discovercorps.com/blog/cultural-sensitivity-awareness/

Week 11 - November 6: Enhancing Inclusion in Organizations

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1. Oetzel, J. G. (1999). Developing a Theoretical Model of Intercultural Small Groups: Understanding the Effects of Culture and Cultural Diversity on Work Group Processes and Outcomes. Psychologische Beiträge, 41(3).

2. Lambert, J. (2016). Cultural Diversity as a Mechanism for Innovation: Workplace Diversity and the Absorptive Capacity Framework. Journal of Organizational Culture, Communications and Conflict, 20(1), 1-11. Retrieved from https://www.scribd.com/document/336742359/Cultural-Diversity-as-a-Mechanism-for- Innovation-Workplace-Diversity

3. Bilimoria, D. (2012). Inclusive Leadership: Effectively Leading Diverse Teams. Retrieved from https://weatherhead.case.edu/news/2012/04/03/inclusive-leadership-effectively- leading-diverse-teams

WEEK 12 - November 13: Introduction to Multicultural Education

1. Banks, J. A. (1989). Approaches to multicultural curriculum Reform. Trotter Review: 3: (5), 17-19

2. Gorski, P. (2008) Good intentions are not enough: a decolonizing intercultural education. Intercultural Education, 19(6), 515-525.

3. Gorski, P. C. (2013). Social Justice: Not Just Another Term for “Diversity”. ACPA Commission for Social Justice Educators. Retrieved from https://acpacsje.wordpress.com/2013/02/19/social-justice-not-just-another-term-for- diversity-by-paul-c-gorski/.

WEEK 13 - November 20: Culture and Education

1. Nieto, S. (2008). Culture and education. Yearbook National Society for the Study of Education, 107(1), 127-42

2. Osborn, T. A. (2005). Language and cultural diversity in U.S. schools: democratic principles in action. Westport, CT: Praeger.

3. Rothstein-Fisch, C., & Trumbull, E. (2008). Managing diverse classrooms: how to build on students cultural strengths. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

WEEK 14 - November 27: Global Perspectives on International Higher Education

1. Redden, E. (2017). New International Enrollments Decline. Inside Higher Ed. Retrieved from https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/11/13/us-universities-report- declines-enrollments-new-international-students-study-abroad

2. Redden, E. (2017). Perceptions of Pathway Programs. Inside Higher Ed. Retrieved from https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/05/26/report-looks-perceptions-third- party-pathway-programs-international-students

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3. Redden, E. (2017). Going Big Into ‘Microcampuses’. Inside Higher Ed. Retrieved from https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/05/23/arizona-embarks-plan-develop-25- global-microcampuses

WEEK 15 - December 4: Cultural Diversity in the Contemporary World

1. Berger, P. L., & Huntington, S. P. (2002). Many globalizations: Cultural diversity in the contemporary world. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

2. Fernandez, R. (2001). Americas banquet of cultures: harnessing ethnicity, race, and immigration in the twenty-first century. Westport, CT: Praeger.

3. Raikhan, S., Moldakhmet, M., Ryskeldyc, M., & Alua, M. (2014). The Interaction of Globalization and Culture in the Modern World. Direct Science, 122, 8-12. Retrieved from http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877042814013111

Week 16 - December 11: Final Exam Week

- Last Day of class

Explanation of Sources

I wanted to create a theories of cultural diversity course that incorporated international

relations and international education. I wanted to start by explaining what cultural diversity is,

so the students have a clear understanding. I wanted to tie in articles about understanding

cultural competence and the different cultural patterns from around the world; as well as

intercultural communication and how language and culture intertwine. In order to efficiently

learn a language, one must also study the culture and people of that language. I wanted to

cover articles that deal with the barriers to diversity, especially in the education field and in the

classroom. Today, most companies and businesses are a global enterprise with people working

for the same company from different countries and cultures. I wanted to enhance the

importance and challenges many companies and organizations face when managing a very

diverse group of people. I also wanted to touch on the importance of being aware and sensitive

to cultures and when interacting with other peoples and about their values. Managing cultural

diversity is not just important in the workplace but also in education. The world is becoming a

very diverse place. Countries no longer just serve their own people but also people from very

different places, who are now active participants in that country’s economy and education

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system. The last week I wanted to tie everything together by talking about culture diversity in a

contemporary world. The world we live in today. I hope that this course will be helpful to

students who are interested areas such as advocacy and outreach, multicultural community

and organizations, refugee and immigrant services, and international student exchange and

study abroad for their future careers.

Bibliography

• Cultural Diversity. (2017, December 11) Retrieved from https://www.questia.com/library/sociology-and-anthropology/cultures-and-ethnic- groups/cultural-diversity