My first foray into a universal classroom was a dramatic illustration of the idiom, “silent as the grave.” I had volunteered in a university in a central Asian country for two weeks to improve my teaching skills and to seek vocational direction with some teaching practice. Tasked with guest-lecturing on American history to English language […]
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Culturally Intelligent Online Teaching: Power Distance
Comparing cultural values using research-driven academic constructs can help illuminate opportunities for learning and potential challenges in the classroom. But in the process of making comparisons between cultures, it’s important to stay rooted in research to reduce the influence of bias on our assumptions and decisions. In the academic study of cultural values, perhaps the […]
Global Perspectives: November 2019
News from the Center for Global Engagement The Corban University Center for Global Engagement is a place for scholars to work together to discuss and address global issues affecting Christian education, the church, and other Christian organizations. The Corban Language Institute provides international Christian students with the instruction, environment and experiences necessary to promote meaningful […]
Global Perspectives: August 2019
Summer of Success Summer of Success was in full swing on the Corban University campus from July 25 to August 14! With the help of a dedicated team of South Korean leaders, Corban staff and faculty, and community members, Corban provided an incredible cross-cultural experience for these students, from eating s’mores around the campfire to […]
Global Perspectives: June 2019
News from the Corban University Center for Global Engagement The Corban University Center for Global Engagement (CGE) is a place for scholars to work together to discuss and address global issues affecting Christian education, the church, and other Christian organizations. The Corban Language Institute (CLI) provides international Christian students with the instruction, environment and experiences […]
“Bienvenue!”: Corban Students Rally for Refugee Relief
Eyes have a way of conveying one’s thoughts in a way that transcends language. If eyes are the window to the soul, then this man’s eyes allowed us to guess at a story that our language abilities couldn’t grasp. Hasty departures in the middle of the night. Border crossings on foot from one country to […]
Cultural Intelligence (CQ) Workshop
Cultural Intelligence (CQ) is the capability to relate and work effectively across cultures. CQ can also be understood as a globally recognized way of assessing and improving effectiveness in culturally diverse situations. This tool is designed to assess the four factors of Cultural Intelligence (CQ) as well as individual Cultural Value (CV) orientations. This year, […]
Summer Jobs with International Students
The Center for Global Engagement is hiring! Turn your interest in other cultures into a paid position while gaining hands-on experience in international education. These opportunities are for students interested in furthering their experience in international education, TESOL, and working with other cultures. Overview Every year, 30 to 36 students and 5-6 leaders from partner organizations […]
Cultural Intelligence Workshops in 2020
The CGE is offering workshops in Cultural Intelligence for the fifth consecutive year at Corban University. Cultural Intelligence, or CQ, measures your capability to relate and work effectively in culturally diverse situations. It’s a form of intelligence that has been tested by academic researchers in over 98 countries for nearly two decades. WHO IS IT […]
Intern in Indonesia: SPH Summer Program
Sekolah Pelita Harapan (SPH) welcomes Corban University Education majors to apply to the SPH Summer Program in 2019. Students entering their junior or senior year in Fall 2019 are eligible. This four-week program includes two weeks of teaching and two weeks of cultural experiences and interaction with educational initiatives of the Yayasan Pelita Harapan (Foundation […]