Key Resources for Intercultural Training Techniques

The resources below offer a solid foundation on a range of topics including the role of debriefing, history of experiential methods and tools, trainer competencies, and research in the field of intercultural training.

Landis, D., Bennett, J.M., & Bennett, M.J. (2004). Handbook of Intercultural Training (3rd Edition). Sage Publications.

This volume contains three main sections, all of interest to international educators: “State of the Art of Intercultural Training,” “Theory Into Practice,” and “Training for Specific Contexts.” The latter section includes articles entitled "Study Abroad at the University Level and "Intercultural Reentry of Students and Professionals."

Paige, R. M. (Ed.) (1993). Education for the Intercultural Experience. Intercultural Press. Yarmouth, Maine.

This book provides seminal readings in the field on the nature of intercultural experiences, the developmental model of intercultural sensitivity, cultural marginality, conceptualizations of intercultural adjustment, trainer competencies, reentry, and more information about training design and training outcomes.

Fowler, S. M. and Mumford, M. G. (Eds). (1995; 1999). Intercultural Sourcebook:Cross-Cultural Training Methods. Volume I and II. Intercultural Press. Yarmouth, Maine.

The intercultural field is rich with experiential learning activities including case studies, critical incidents, role plays, and simulations. These volumes describe popular intercultural resources widely used in the field (BaFa BaFa, Barnga, Ecotonos, Cross-Cultural Adaptability Inventory, Intercultural Development Inventory), as well as providing essential theoretical and practical information about the use of a variety of cross-cultural training methods.

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