The seminar is a celebration of some of the differences in international cultures in
terms of etiquette, hygiene, forms of greetings, body language, food and drink,
with special emphasis on different learning styles and differing views on what
constitutes a good student, a good teacher and a good course.
The seminar will also explore how sometimes minor differences can lead to
tensions and misunderstanding, and suggest a cross-cultural strategy for working
in an international environment and for exploiting cross-cultural issues in the classroom.
Bio Data
James Banner is Director of External Courses at Hilderstone College, UK. He directed
the RSA Diploma in Teaching Foreign Languages to Adults, which Hilderstone piloted
with the University of Edinburgh, and a Certificate Programme in TFLA for Hilderstone
College in conjunction with Kent Adult Education and the University of Kent. He has
wide experience of teaching and training at all levels both in Britain and abroad and
has published articles on language teaching and cultural issues. Also, he has regularly
presented seminars on behalf of the British Council in Italy, Germany, Brazil, Spain and Japan.
Tea, Book Fair, Chapter Planning Meeting: 15:30-17:00
Please read the details of the moring presentation in a separate notice.
