Connect Better Across Cultures

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At one level, modern society is more connected than ever. At another, it places new barriers - such as anonymity, otherness, and competition - in the way of human connection. In this class, we will focus especially on when, how, and why people from different nations and backgrounds find it difficult to empathize with, understand, or care for each other - and tour cutting edge research on breaking down these intercultural barriers. We will also challenge ourselves, through experiential exercises, to break down cultural barriers in our own lives.