Seven Revolutions, One Classroom: Discussing Global Culture Globally

• Authors: Joseph J. Hughes
• Languages of publication: EN

Abstracts

EN

The article examines a global approach to culture – understood in a broad meaning. The author analyses the basis of an educational college program, developed by the U.S. Center for Strategic and International Studies. The program’s curriculum consists of elements dedicated to global education in aspects such as demography, technology, economic integration, management, and security. The aim of this project is to promote intercultural dialogue, based on 1) knowledge and learning, 2) understanding, 3) utilizing the potential offered by Internet and intercultural communication.

Keywords

EN

culture; globalization; intercultural communication; USA

• Publisher: Księgarnia Akademicka
• Journal: Politeja : Pismo Wydziału Studiów Miedzynarodowych i Politycznych Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego
• Year: 2012
• Issue: 2.3(20.3)
• Pages: 11-15

Contributors

author

Joseph J. Hughes

• Missouri State University (Springfield, Missouri, USA)

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