Accession Number:

AD0694505

Title:

THE DEVELOPMENT OF CULTURAL SELF-AWARENESS: DESIGN OF A PROGRAM OF INSTRUCTION

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

Personal Author(s):

• Kraemer, Alfred J.

Report Date:

1969-08-01

Pagination or Media Count:

14.0

Abstract:

Design of a training process for developing cultural self-awareness-- awareness of the cultural nature of ones own cognitions--is described. Spontaneous interactions of Americans with foreigners in simulated on-the-job encounters are video-taped. Different behavioral manifestations of particular cognitions and their relation to American cultural premises and values are shown in sequences of video-taped excerpts used for training. The training is intended to enhance the effectiveness of U.S. personnel in overseas assignments.

Descriptors:

• *SOCIAL COMMUNICATION
• *CULTURE
• SIMULATION
• INTERACTIONS
• TEACHING METHODS
• SCREENS(DISPLAYS)
• BEHAVIOR
• APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY
• RESEARCH MANAGEMENT
• PROGRAMMED INSTRUCTION

Subject Categories:

• Sociology and Law
• Humanities and History

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE