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Adapting to Others: Bridging Culture...
Web Links
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- America's Racial and Ethnic Divides: One Nation, Indivisible: Is It History?
This website contains a series of Washington Post articles on whether the United States is a melting pot.
- Black/African American Minority Links for Media
This website contains U.S. Census Bureau-specific information on Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian/Alaska Native populations.
- Gender Differences in Communication
Visit this website to learn more about gender and communication research.
- Gender and Communication Styles on the World Wide Web
Visit this web page to view a project that was presented at the American Library Association National Conference in June of 1999.
- Stereotyping
Visit this website to read an article on stereotyping and gender bias.
- Peace Center: Balancing Actions to Counteract Stereotyping
This website shows the reader a number of ways to counteract stereotypes.
- Cultural Propaganda and Stereotyping in Children's Comics
Click here to read a fascinating paper on stereotyping in children's comic books.
- The Art Department: The Art of Healing
This website contains some good definitions of how to be other-oriented.
- Intercultural Communication Institute
Cross-disciplinary group dedicated to studying intercultural communication: "ICI is based on the beliefs that 1) education and training in the areas of intercultural communication can improve competence in dealing with cultural difference and thereby minimize destructive conflict among national, ethnic and other cultural groups; and 2) we therefore share an ethical commitment to further education in this area."
- The World Fact Book
A key component to intercultural competence is awareness of the physical, political, and economic realities of other nations. This site, managed by the Central Intelligence Agency, provides a treasure trove of information.
- David Lam Centre for International Communication
Association dedicated to exploring opportunities for interaction between North American society and those of Asia and the Pacific Rim.
- Carnegie Mellon International Communication Center
Organization dedicated to helping international students succeed in American academic programs while helping university personnel communicate effectively with students from other cultures.
- International Communication Association
Worldwide association of more than 3,400 communication researchers. International meetings and networks help facilitate intercultural awareness among members.
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