18.8 Additional Resources

Visit the Web site of culture scholar Edward T. Hall. http://www.edwardthall.com/index.html

Learn about intercultural awareness in the classroom by reading this article by Mark Pedelty (2001, Spring), “Self as other: An intercultural performance exercise,” published in Multicultural Education. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3935/is_200104/ai_n8937001

Visit these sites to explore the history and traditions of some famous American businesses. http://www.ford.com/about-ford/heritage; http://www.aboutmcdonalds.com/mcd/our_company/mcd_history.html

Learn more about Geert Hofstede’s research on culture by exploring his Web site. http://www.geert-hofstede.com/geert_hofstede_resources.shtml

Read advice from the U.S. Department of State on living abroad http://travel.state.gov/travel/living/living_1243.html

Visit ExpatExchange: A World of Friends Abroad to learn about the opportunities, experiences, and emotions of people living and working in foreign countries and cultures worldwide. http://www.expatexchange.com/newsarchiveall.cfm