MIDDLE EAST CULTURAL AWARENESS TRAINING

DATES:

October 21                 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
October 28                 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
November 4              6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
November 11            6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
November 18            6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

INSTRUCTOR:  
            Sabrina Moyer
                          Email: Sabrina@mecatraining.com
                                      www.mecatraining.com

             John Mihelich, Ph.D
                           Email: jmihelic@uidaho.edu
                           Phone: 208.885.5046

1 CREDIT: SOC 403

CATALOG LISTING: SOC 403 WS: Middle East Cultural Awareness Training

CRN: 34207

LOCATION: AD 227

DESCRIPTION:

This workshop is designed to effectively educate individuals on understanding the Arab

culture. It covers the main areas of concern such as etiquette, communication,

relationship building, traditions and more. The aim is to provide you with the

knowledge, know-how and confidence to communicate effectively with Middle East

nationals

Workshop Objectives:

The Middle East Cultural Awareness Training workshop will provide you with:

1. In-depth cultural awareness and understanding

2. The necessary foundation and tools to become culturally competent

3. A better understanding of the cultural challenges and miscommunications

4. The ability to identify potential causes of cross-cultural conflict and learn new

strategies for managing them.

More about MECA Training:

Culture awareness is crucial and much in demand between nations in today’s

globalization. In response to the increase of demand for this need, MECA offers Middle

East culture awareness training to effectively educate individuals on communicating and

understanding the Arab culture.

Understanding and appreciating intercultural differences ultimately promotes clearer

communication, breaks down barriers, builds trust and strengthens relationships.

The Workshop includes:

• Importance of Cultural Awareness

• Theoretical Cross cultural models and examples

• Steps to effective cross cultural communication

• The definition of the Arab culture and the Middle East

• Common misconceptions and stereotypes

• Coverage of religious and ethnic diversity

• The Arab Dress

• Gender hierarchy and the Middle Eastern family structure

• Society, customs, values and traditions

• Middle east social and business etiquette

• The Arabic Language

• Verbal and non verbal communication

• Arab homes and architecture

• Role of Islam on social and business practices

• The Palestinian refugee problem and Arab communities in exile

REQUIREMENTS:

Full attendance during all sessions is required.  Further course and evaluation procedures and requirements will be discussed during the first day of workshop activities.

Students must register for the workshop credit PRIOR to attending and complete all requirements as explained by the instructor.  Students must receive permission for the workshop credit from John Mihelich.  For this and any other questions about the workshop, contact John Mihelich (jmihelic@uidaho.edu)

 
© John Mihelich, Debbie Storrs