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The Problem of Cross-Cultural Communications in Multinational Organizations

Abstract This hub presents a case study of a small adult education program in Southern California in order to examine the problem of cross-cultural communications in organizations with staff members from multiple cultural backgrounds. The purpose...

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How To Teach Vocabulary To ESL And EFL Students

Have you ever taught reading to EFL or ESL students? Next month I probably will be tasked with teaching reading and writing to lower middle school students in Thailand. Vocabulary has always been a concern for all teachers when conducting reading...

1 comment    teaching methods reading and writing
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Ethical Questions About Euthanasia

Should we allow people to escape a horrible disease and life by doctor assisted suicide? If we look to nature, we can find some answers to our dilemma. As we all die, then perhaps we should consider the right to die as a fundamental right.

6 comments    death animals disease
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Intercultural Business Communication: High Context vs. Low Context Communication

Intercultural communication is necessary in business today and is a skill that will become increasingly required as businesses expand globally. Understanding a culture includes respecting it’s customs,...

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History of the First Nations

For thousands of years, the First Nations existed independent of the rest of the world. There is evidence that visitors arrived from Asia, Africa and by the Vikings before the Europeans arrived. But since 1492, the world of the First Nations changed forever. For many it was the road to genocide and extinction.

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Professional Ethics and Codes of Conduct

1. RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT Introduction: Members of association are required to observe proper standards of professional conduct and refrain from misconduct. Overseas members may follow the local ethics where the profession is...

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Modal Verbs

'Verbs are doing words' - not any more, verbs are categorised! Find out the categories and meanings here.

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Vocabulary Development and Context Clues

Understanding vocabulary is no longer just about memorizing words and meanings. Vocabulary development involves using context clues and word equations to assist you in analyzing and determining the meaning of the word.

6 comments    education esl vocabulary
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The Fall of the Kingdom of Atlantis: Envisioning a Lost Civilization in a Upper Paleolithic Context.

In this article we will expand on the premise of a lost ancient civilization, and explore whether it is possible at all to fit the possibility of a kingdom of Atlantis into our current understanding of our pre-history.

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The Impact of Culture and Cultural Contexts on Global Leadership

This hub examines the impact of cultural contexts on global leadership and offers suggestions on how leaders of global organizations can optimize cross-cultural cooperation in the workplace.

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