Lesson Plan 2: Cultural Competencies

1. Lesson Title: Understanding Culture 2. Grade/Age Level: University undergraduates in their 20s 3. Subject Area: International Business / Intercultural Communication 4. Time Allotted: 2 class periods - 6 Hours, plus work at home. 5. Description: In this lesson, learners will begin their learning of the 5 Cultural Dimensions of Hostedes Model. 6. Curriculum Standards met in this lesson: This lesson meets the following three standards of the National Business Associations Curriculum Forum for International Business: Full standards available at http://www.nbea.org/newsite/curriculum/standards/international.html 1. II. The Global Business Environment: Achievement Standard: Describe the interrelatedness of the social, cultural, political, legal, and economic factors that shape and impact the global business environment. (NBEA) 2. III. International Business Communication: Achievement Standard: Apply communication strategies necessary and appropriate for effective and profitable international business relations. (NBEA) 3. VII. International Management: Achievement Standard: Analyze special challenges in operations, human resources, and strategic management in international business. (NBEA) 7. Instructional Objectives Students will be able to identify the 5 Hofstede cultural dimensions. Students will be be able apply the 5 dimension of culture models to their own Korean culture an compare with another culture. 8. Instructional Procedures Lesson Set: Before Class Reading: Cultures and Organizations Book Chapter 2 (Pg. 27-49)

 Before Class Reading/Skimming (Each Dimension) Chapters 3-7 Homework: Familiar culture comparison, use The Hofstede Centre's Website for an example. 9. Adaptations for special learners: This class is designed for subject learning in English to students whose second (or third) language is English. When assigning group discussion, try as best as possible to group people with similar language ability. 10. Supplemental Activities: Extension and remediation: The accompanying website exists for students to explore the content and remind them of what was discussed in class. 11. Assessment/Evaluation a. Learner Products: The learners will produce a chart comparing the Hofstede Dimensions of their home culture with that of another familiar culture. * Note for learners: This lesson plan template is adapted from the model that is recommended in the book Preparing to Use Technology: A Practical Guide for Technology Integration.