Class 4 of 8 - Reading Assignment - Chapter 4 Meet "The Culture Map" by Erin Meyer, a book I've recommended to 250+ students. This book describes 8 key cultural differences among the world's countries. Erin analyzes our cultural approach to speaking, giving negative feedback, power structures, persuasion, decision-making, confrontation, and our approach to time. A chapter is dedicated to each subject and includes a graph mapping how different countries relate to each other, real world examples, and tips on how to navigate each subject when working cross-culturally. It is highly likely you will read something that reminds you of a past event. It is even more likely you will walk away with new language to describe key cultural differences and strategies to work in a cross-cultural environment. White cover* is the hardback, ISBN: 978-1610392501 Yellow cover* is the paperback, ISBN: 978-1610392761 *The books are identical even though their titles are slightly different. How This Class Works: **IMPORTANT - The book is not included in the Class price - you need to provide your own copy. You will be expected to read the assigned chapter BEFORE class** The book will be discussed over 8 classes - one chapter per class with a focus on how American Culture relates to other world cultures. This is Class 4 (there are 8 Classes total). You may attend all of the classes or choose specific classes that interest you. Class Schedule: Class 1 - Introduction & Ch 1 Class 2 - Ch 2 Class 3 - Ch 3 Class 4 - Ch 4 Class 5 - Ch 5 Class 6 - Ch 6 Class 7 - Ch 7 Class 8 - Ch 8 & Epilogue Closed Captions will be enabled - each student can choose to use them or turn them off. If all students approve, the class will be recorded (audio and transcript only, no video). These files will be provided after each class has ended.

Students will learn key cultural differences between their dominant cultures and other cultures around the world. They will be able to: 1) see how their dominant culture(s) relates to other cultures 2) learn how to describe these differences 3) learn tips to navigate these differences