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Why is Hello Kitty’s Head So Big? Intro to Korean History & Cultural Sensitivity
Saturday November 9, 2024 3:10pm - 4:10pm JST
M204
This workshop is the product of several years of cultural orientation program for new staff at SIS that developed into a series on cultural sensitivity. It aims to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion by facilitating cross-cultural communication. Participants will learn about local culture and history to adjust to life in Korea and interact effectively with Korean colleagues, students, and parents. The session will equip participants with guidelines to increase cultural awareness and competence while fostering positive cross-cultural relations. Attendees will leave with a clear definition, philosophy, and techniques for effective cross-cultural communication.

Outcomes:
Learn about things that can make your life in Korea make some sense and how to improve your engagement with Korean colleagues, students and parents.
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Hye Yong MIN

Deputy Director, Office of Admissions & Advancement, Seoul International School
Hye Yong Min is the Deputy Director of the Office of Admissions & Advancement at Seoul International School. A Korean-American graduate of SIS, Min is exactly the kind of international student you meet in the classroom. While being bi-cultural has not always been fun or easy, the... Read More →

Saturday November 9, 2024 3:10pm - 4:10pm JST
M204
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