This course serves as an introduction to cultural domains through illustration of each real-world examples based on select countries/cultures – Currently the emphasis is on the People's Republic of China and the Russian Federation. This course will equip students with analytical tools essential in the accurate observation, orientation and decision-making process necessary to manage the challenges of cross-cultural interaction. As such, students are exposed to case studies, scenario applications and strategies in order to develop an appreciation of the cultural domains necessary to avoid misunderstandings.
This is a distance learning course. It is worth three semester hours through the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF). It is currently only available to enlisted members of the US Armed Forces (Active Duty, National Guard, and Reserve).