Introduction to Intercultural Studies

Innovative new book presenting intercultural theories and themes in an accessible style, facilitating an exploration of the many challenging and contemporary issues in our society today.

• Introduces the key definitions underpinning interculturalism: culture, nationalism, colonialism, ethnicity, racism, segregation, sectarianism and xenophobia.
  
  
• Positions the areas of history, sociology, religion,legislation, music, media and current affairs within the arena of intercultural studies.
  
  
• Encourages analysis of one’s own attitudes, values and culture as well as developing a respect for diversity.
  
  
• Irish statistics and legislation provide an accurate picture of our society.
  
  
• A focus on the Irish experience of intercultural issues compares our own past as emigrants worldwide to the current reception of immigrants in Ireland.
  
  
• Carefully selected cases and examples, revision questions and project and learner record tips feature in each chapter.
  
  
• Using a conversational and accessible approach, this book assumes no prior knowledge of the subject.
  
  
• Details the importance of designing appropriate survey methods for research purposes.

Written For:

FETAC Level 5 Intercultural Studies (5N0765) component as part of the following major awards:
Business Studies [5M2102]
Applied Social Studies [5M2181]
Community Development [5M3050]
Language and European Studies[5M2073]

Innovative new book presenting intercultural theories and themes in an accessible style, facilitating an exploration of the many challenging and contemporary issues in our society today.