Tag Archives: culture

Application Deadline: April 15, UCSIA Summer School “Culture, Religion and Society” (8/26-9/2, 2012) Antwerp, Belgium)

Posted on March 15, 2012

UCSIA Summer School “Culture, Religion and Society” (26 August – 2 September 2012, Antwerp, Belgium) Location: Belgium This year the programme will focus on the topic of Secularism(s) and Religion in Society. It is evident that religion, culture and society … Continue reading →

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Tradition of tolerance is a model during turbulent times

Posted on March 13, 2012

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Has Multiculturalism Failed?

Posted on December 10, 2011

This paper was compiled following David Cameron’s speech at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday 5 February 2011. The speech and media discussions of it dealt with three principal themes: The concept of multiculturalism, and whether multiculturalism in Britain, and … Continue reading →

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Race Equality and Racist Bullying

Posted on December 10, 2011

The papers in this collection are to do with countering racist bullying in schools, within the wider contexts of promoting race equality and countering bullying more generally. They can be used as handouts in staff training sessions and discussions, and … Continue reading →

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Know Your Neighbours

Posted on December 10, 2011

This teaching and learning resource for teachers can help students develop a deeper awareness and understanding of other cultures and faiths within the Southeast Asia-Australasia (Australia and New Zealand) region. The aim of the resource is for students to identify … Continue reading →

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The Berkley Center Knowledge Resources

Posted on December 10, 2011

The Berkley Center Knowledge Resources are designed for students, scholars, citizens and policymakers eager to know more about how religion plays out in culture, society, and politics — in the United States and around the world. The center offers a … Continue reading →

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Diversity Activities for Middle School

Posted on December 10, 2011

This site from the Diversity Council of Minnesota ffers different activities dealing with cultural diversity including religion. Activities range from K-12.

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Understanding Culture

Posted on December 10, 2011

The article explores issues around culture and teaching and describes how to think about educational settings and scenarios from the point of view of culture. It discusses the formation of cultural identity, and the concept of cultural responsibility.

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Teaching @ Tolerance Bursting Stereotypes

Posted on December 10, 2011

This website provides a lesson plan about tolerance modeled around the work and lessons of Martin Luther King, Jr. Five lesson plans are provided which each focus on a different message of tolerance. Each lesson plan covers a specific … Continue reading →

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Building Bridges. A Peace Corps Classroom Guide to Cross-Cultural Understanding

Posted on December 10, 2011

The booklet provides short, adaptable lesson plans and activities that build cross-cultural awareness, respect, and communication in your classroom. Lessons are flexible, easy to use, and standards-based.

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