My cultural adventures; people, perceptions and improbable events

Dear students. In preparation for my presentation, I would like to introduce some concepts and
their definitions, which will help you understand the presentation and provide you with the proper
background for exchanging experiences after the presentation. You can read these definitions in
less than ten minutes. However, if you have a curious mind and would like to go deeper into these
meanings, you can also check the extra links I am facilitating here for your convenience.

Looking forward to our class!

David V

Definitions

·         Culture

The beliefs, customs, arts, etc., of a particular society, group, place, or time
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/culture

https://www.thoughtco.com/culture-definition-4135409

·         Intercultural

occurring between or involving two or more cultures
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intercultural

https://www.idrinstitute.org/resources/intercultural-communication/

·         Internationalization

“The intentional process of integrating an international, intercultural or global dimension into
the purpose, functions and delivery of post-secondary education, in order to enhance the quality of
education and research for all students and staff, and to make a meaningful contribution to
society” (De Wit et al., Internationalization of Higher Education, 2015).

·         Bias

a tendency to believe that some people, ideas, etc., are better than others that usually results in
treating some people unfairly; an inclination of temperament or outlook, especially : a personal
and sometimes unreasoned judgment : PREJUDICE https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bias

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/bias

·         Perception

the way you think about or understand someone or something; a result of perceiving: OBSERVATION; a
mental image: CONCEPT https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perception

https://www.verywellmind.com/perception-and-the-perceptual-process-2795839

https://pressbooks.online.ucf.edu/lumenpsychology/chapter/reading-what-is-perception/

·         Aggression

A forceful action or procedure (such as an unprovoked attack) especially when intended to dominate
or master; the practice of making attacks or encroachments; hostile, injurious, or destructive
behavior or outlook especially when caused by frustration
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aggression

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-aggression-2794818

https://open.lib.umn.edu/socialpsychology/chapter/10-1-defining-aggression/

·         Microaggresion

A comment or action that subtly and often unconsciously or unintentionally expresses a prejudiced
attitude toward a member of a marginalized group (such as a racial minority)
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/microaggression

https://texascasa.org/2019/02/19/cultural-considerations-what-are-microaggressions/

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/microaggression