Diversity Matters

Lesson 1:  How It Works

Welcome to the Speak to Students video course. THere are mulltiple categories to chose from. Chose a topic. Watch the video through or stop as you please. It's all up to you and your student. Here is a brief video for how it all works. Thanks for joining. I look forward to hearing what you think!

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I talk about cultural diversity, but here is a brief look at the many characteristics that make us who we are.

Lesson 3:  What Our World Really Looks Like

With technology, travel, and migration, our world is keeps getting smaller. And it's not just overseas. Our home is more diverse than ever before too. In the new reality in which we live, it is increasingly important to have a framework to understand the complexities of our world today. 

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Take Diversity Matters for a test drive with your 30 Minute Video Course featuring One Question from each of the 10 Most Requested Cultural Categories from Diversity Matters LIVE!  Handouts included!

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What may look really strange in one culture, may be a perfectly normal event in another. Strange is Normal gives a snapshot of what might be strange in one place but nothing special in another.  

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In every culture there are games people play. In the World of Sport we will look at some of the world’s most popular sports and some that are popular only in a few unique places. 

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There are so many wonderful places around the world. Some are famous and some are yet to be discovered. Get ready to take a trip to places around the world and go to places you may already know – or may want to get to know. 

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The world is full of culinary wonders. Because everyone eats, food is one of the best ways to share culture. Everyone eats contains questions and answers about food and eating customs around the world. 

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For most people, money is not the most important thing in their lives, but money is something to everyone. In Money Matters we will examine topics of money and currency around the world. 

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The Middle East has been a cross roads of culture and a hotbed for conflict throughout the ages. With conflict going back for what seems like forever, the Middle East has always had an impact on the world. 

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English is the dominant language for science, diplomacy, business, technology, and more. But not all English is the same.  In this video we will compare British versus American English.

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Whether you love politics or hate it, there are international political organizations that have a BIG impact on the world. This video takes a look at some of the Agencies of Global Governance. 

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Giving the right gift in the right situation can be a source of stress – even within the same culture. Giving Gifts take a look giving gifts appropriately across cultures. 

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In every culture people engage in social interaction. In this section we take a look at situational literacy as we meet, greet, and eat with people across cultures.