Lecture 15

Question 1

What is meant by Bird’s Eye View Perspective? [2]

Answer 1

• Seeing things differently from a different place.
• Feeling the need to share a unique experience.

Question 2

What is the [1] backlash of stereotyping?

Answer 2

a negative response to the stereotypes

Question 3

What are the [5] value systems brought into play during intercultural encounters?

Answer 3

1. memory
2. values
3. commitment to mutual understanding
4. meaningful dialogue
5. empowerment of all participants

Question 4

What is reconciliation? [1]

Answer 4

Finding ways for opposing beliefs to coexist

Question 5

What is intercultural dialogue? [1]

Answer 5

having the skills to interact well with people who speak different languages and have different cultures.

Question 6

How can we reduce intergroup conflict? [1]

Answer 6

By making friends with people from different groups, thus breaking down barriers and creating connections between communities.

Question 7

What are conflicting memories? [1]

Answer 7

When different groups remember events in different ways, it can cause problems in society.

Question 8

What can we do about conflicting memories? [1]

Answer 8

Find ways to understand each other’s histories better, even if they’re different, to create a more united community.

Question 9

What are intercultural capacities? [1]

Answer 9

tools that help people from different cultures meet on equal terms, respecting each other’s rights and understanding that it’s about individuals and groups, not just cultures.