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NATO's Extended Hand Program
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DLNSEO Culture Team
Through a partnership with Penn State and NATO’s Allied Command Transformation - Future Solutions branch, the Extended Hands program leverages technology to foster understanding through dialogue…
Virtual Reality for Experiencing other Cultures
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Graham Plaster
What is the power of virtual reality to provide you with an immersive cultural experience? The tourism industry is experimenting with VR to see if it can be used to expand their reach and entice…
Nordic Food Culture
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Graham Plaster
Magnus Nilsson, author of The Nordic Cookbook, discusses food culture and the distinctiveness of the many, varied Nordic cultures.
Having a Difficult Conversation with Someone from a Different Culture
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When we have a difficult conversation with someone from a different culture, we must do so while gracefully maneuvering around a series of cultural trip wires. To manage this issue it helps to…
To Develop Cultural Dexterity, Seek It Out
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Colonel Bernard Banks writes about the importance of cultural dexterity, and how he developed that dexterity through his years in the military.
Learning Language and Culture is an Important Part of Being a Marine
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Today, Marines must be proficient in foreign language and cultures around the world in order to be prepared for vital missions. This training comes from the Center for Advanced Operational Culture…
Navy Launches Mobile App for Culture Readiness
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Graham Plaster
The U.S. Navy recently released a new application for mobile devices to support personnel and families stationed or deployed abroad. The app assists with learning basic cultural awareness and…
How Does a Marine Develop Rapport?
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Marines participate in pre-deployment training that includes rapport-building exercises at Camp Lejeune, N.C. For units deploying to Afghanistan to train, advise and assist the Afghan National Army…
USN Offers New App for Culture and Language Tips
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The Navy has developed new application for mobile devices designed to support Navy personnel and their families stationed or deployed abroad with cultural awareness and language resources.
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