The Ways of the World: Exploring Multiculturalism at JMU

From: Training and Development

The Ways of the World: Exploring Multiculturalism at JMU, Course #HR1168

Did you know that in China it is considered bad manners to make eye contact when speaking? Did you know that in England, new mothers are given a year of paid maternity leave? Can you explain the difference between Hispanic, Latino and Mexican?

In this year-long program, we will explore a few of the many countries represented at JMU. Once a month we will meet to discuss the communication styles, common business practices, personal space/intimacy zone issues and how predominant religions can affect the work place for a particular country or group of countries.

Join us as we explore the ways of the world… All sessions are held from 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM in the nTelos Room (ISAT/CS 259)

Session One: Living in a Global Village, Tuesday, April 8, 2008, Led by Keo Cavalcanti

Session Two: Western Europe, Wednesday, May 21, 2008, Led by James Carter

Session Three: Hispanic Countries, Wednesday, June 18, 2008, Led by Felix Wang and Jorge Matallana

Session Four, Wednesday, July 9, 2008,

Session Five: Former USSR, Wednesday, August 20, 2008, Led by Oleg Yagolnikov

Session Six: China, Wednesday, September 17, 2008, Led by Helen Wei

Session Seven: Pakistan, Wednesday, October 15, 2008, Led by Mohammad Sumbal

Session Eight: African Nations, Wednesday, November 12, 2008, Led by Alex Adjei

Session Nine: Lebanon, Wednesday, December 17, 2008, Led by Elias Semaan

Session Ten: United States/Canada, Wednesday, January 14, 2009, Led by Fletcher Linder

Session Eleven: Korea, Wednesday, February 18, 2009, Led by Young B. Choi

Session Twelve: "America Through Our Eyes", Wednesday, March 18, 2009, Led by a panel of JMU students

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