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MARCH PROGRAM

Thursday, March 10, 2004 19:30-21:00

PROGRAM:
Teaching Curiosity: The Keystone of Intercultural Competence

PRESENTER:
Janet Bennett (Ph.D.)

PLACE:
Reitaku University Tokyo Kenkyu Center (Shinjuku i-Land Tower, 4th Floor)

LANGUAGE:
English

FEE:
Members 1000Yen; Non-members 2000Yen; Students Free

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Recent research has suggested that the key variable in effective intercultural interaction is curiosity about cultural differences. Just what is this “ curiosity”? How can we learn about it? How can we teach about it in our classes? This evening session will explore:

• How does curiosity enhance intercultural experience?
• How can we educate our learners to be respectfully curious?
• What kinds of teaching and training activities can promote curiosity?
• What skills are necessary for reflective observation?

PRESENTER:
Dr. Janet M. Bennett is executive director of the Intercultural Communication Institute (ICI) in Portland , Oregon , and director of the Master of Arts degree in Intercultural Relations jointly sponsored by ICI and the University of the Pacific. She specializes in developing theory and training design for individuals who teach, train or manage across cultures.

How to get there?:
i-Land Tower can be accessed directly from Nishi-Shinjuku Station on the Marunouchi Line by following the underground path. From JR Shinjuku Station it is approximately a 10-minute walk. Once you get to the building, select an elevator that stops on the 4th floor. After you get off on the 4th floor, walk to the right until you get to the last door on your left.

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