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Course Name Workshop on Intercultural Awareness Date 3-5 November 2015 Aim The aim of the workshop is to raise participants’ awareness about diversity, both multi-racial and multi-ethnic and becoming aware of one’s cultural values, beliefs and perceptions. Rationale Cultural sensitivity begins with the understanding that there are differences among cultures. Furthermore, cultural sensitivity includes placing value on this diversity. Developing sensitivity and understanding involves the quality of openness and fexibility people develop in relation to others. Developing a culturally competent attitude is an ongoing process. It is important to view everyone as unique individuals, with the realisation that experiences, beliefs, values and language affect each interaction with others within and outside the community. Differences within cultures will always be in existence. It is wrong to assume that a common culture is shared by all members of a racial, linguistic or religious group. Target Group This course is opened to Malaysian government offcers, grade 41 and above. Learning Outcomes By the end of the course, participants should be able: 56 U To defne and describe cultural awareness; U To describe aspects of cultural awareness through non-verbal communication; U To relate awareness of others’ values to spoken and written messages; U To appreciate culture diversity; and U To use bias-free language to show awareness of cultural issues. Course Methodology An integrated interactive teaching and learning methodology will be adopted. Participants learn through lectures, discussions, practical exercises and group activities. 2015 Prospectus