The InrernarionolSocieryfor Inrerculrural Education, 7Mningond Research (SIETAR International) is

an international professional association designed to serve scholars and practitioners working in

intercultural and international fields. SIETAR International’s approach is interdisciplinary, drawing its

resources from a variety of educational, governmental, business, and other organizations. both public and

private. As a result of its diverse membership, SIETAR International provides access to colleagues from a

variety of disciplines. fields. and international/intercultural associations.

SIETAR International’s chanercommits its members to the practice of intercultural communication and

to the promotion of cultural understanding. The membership accepts the challenge to: (I) promote and

support growth of knowledge and skills in the fields of international and intercultural communication: (2)

foster the professional development of educators, trainers, and rcsearchcrs in the field; (3) bring persons of

differing orientations together, i.e.. the researcher, the theoretician, theacademician, and the practitioner: (4)

facilitate the dissemination and exchange of Information on intercultural education, research and training

techniques byconveningseminars, symposia, workshopsand institutes;(5)generateasenseoffellowshipand

identity for those working in several cultures: and (6) apply all of thescptinciplcs internationally.

The Society ts open to membenhip on an individual basis with student and regular memberships and on an

institutional basis with rcgularinstitutional membershipsand sustaining memberships. Theannualfccsarc:

students 525.00; regular members 150.00; sustaining members 5100.00; and institutions S195.00. A life

sustaining membership also may be established for 52000.00. payable in three installments.

SIETAR International membership provides: subscription to IJIR. subscription to CommuniquC, a

quarterly newsletter which publishes information on current activities, research, and publications; reduced

registration fees for the Annual SIETAR International Conferences which feature experiential workshops.

substantive sessions. and a variety of relevant programs; access to a Professional Skills Inventory/ Data

Bank. SIETAR Internationalalso pubhshes timclymonographs,collectionsofarticlcs,and reference works.

Persons interested in more information or in joining SIETAR International should write: The

International Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research. 1414 22nd Street N.W..

Washington. D.C.. 20037, USA, telephone (202) 296-4710.

SECRETARIAT

Executive Director: Diane L ZP//er. Ph.D., Washington, D.C.. USA

Executive Assistant: Marie M. Horrky. Washington. D.C , USA

SIETAR INTERNATIONAL OFFKERS

President: Mchoel Presser. Ph.D., Umversity of Virginia. Charlottesville. VA, USA

President-Elect: Sandra Mumford Fowkr. Overseas Duty Support Program, Washington. D.C.. USA

Executive Vice-Resident: Peler Van der Kleur. Royal Tropical Institute. Amsterdam. The Netherlands

Tre~rurer/Controller: William Cosgrove. World Bank, Washington, D C., USA

Immediate Past-Resident/Chair, Intem~tlonal Advisory Board: Be&h Rohrhch. Ph.D., Syracuse University. Syracuse, NY, USA

COORDINATING VICE-PRESIDENTS

Management and Development: Roberr Hay/es. Ph.D., Office of the Assistant, Secretary to the Navy. Washington. DC

Asia: Orlando Peti, Asia Business Consultants. Philippines

Europe Peter Von der Kleur. Royal Tropical Institute. Amsterdam. The Netherlands

North America: Gabriel Dicoire. Canadian lntcmatlonal Development Agency, Hull, Canada

Chair 1986 Congress: Peru Van der Kleur. Royal Tropical Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

GOVERNING COUNCIL

@ah Chaffee. Georgetown Umvcrs~ty. Washmgton, D C USA

Willram B. Cressey. Ph. D , Georgetown Unwcrs~ty, WashIngton, DC USA*

S.P.S. Deal. World Bank, Washington. D.C., USA

Gabriel Dicoire, Canadian International Development Agency, Hull, Canada

AIvtno Fahnrini. Ph.D.. Experiment in International Living, Brattlcboro. VT, USA

Neal Grove. Ed. D., AFS International/Intercultural Programs. New York. NY. USA

Wil/rQd Hoi/u. ZDF German Public TV. Wiesbaden, West Germany

Robbins Hopkins. Ed. D., Project Management Resources, Washington, D.C.. USA

Careen Karani Lam. Ph.D., Lcsley College Graduate School, Cambridge. MA, USA

Don Landis. Ph.D.. University of Mississippi. Mississippi, MS, USA’

Per Lundberg, Lund University. Purlund. Sweden

He/en McNulty, Cultural Orientation Services. Mmneapolis, MN. USA

Michael Miner, International Briefing Associates, Vancouver, Canada

Roman Murkerjee. Secretary of State, Ottawa. Canada

Robert Nwonkwo. Ph.D., Howard Univerwy. Washington, D.C., USA

David Pinro, Intercultural Institute. Groningen. The Netherlands

Margaret D. PLsrh, Intercultural Press, Yarmouth, ME, USA*

hdrei Rariu, Intercultural Management Associates, Paris. France

Edward S~eworr, Ph.D.. International Chnsoan University, Tokyo, Japan

Jomie Wurzel. Ed.D.. Boston University. Boston, MA, USA

Diane L Z&-r. Ph.D.. SIETAR International/Georgetown University. Washington, D C.. USA

l Ex Officio

2.56 SIETAR INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS I. Avadable from Intercultural Press, P.O. Box 768. Yarmouth, Maine 04096. USA:

A Manual of Structured Experiences for Cross-CuItornl Learning edited by William W. Weeks. Paul B Pederscn and Richard W. Brishn. A lead atiicle discussing the pros and eons of using experiential learnrng activities in intercultural education and training introduces the reader to 59 exercises designed to stimulate learning in multicultural groups. Sections include: Clarification of Values, Identification of Roles. Recognition of Feelings and Attitudes, and Community Interaction. Theseexercises have long been used by cross-cultural specialists in experiential teaching and training. I17 pp., No. SOft--$6.25; members, SS.50

Intercultural Sourcebook: Cross-Cultural Training Methodologies edlted by David S. Hoopes and Paul Ventura. The only comprehcnstve survey of cross-cultural training methods in print. Covers role plays. simulattons, contrast-American techniques, the cultural assimilator, self-awareness inventories. workbook approaches, critical incidents, case studies. area-specific training, and small group exercises. Provides a description or analysis ofeach method plusexamples which can be used or adapted for use in many different

education and training srtuations. For both experienced and beginning trainers. 188 pp., No. 5204.-- $7.50; members. $6.00.

2. Available from SIETAR International. 1414 22nd Street N,W.. Washington, D.C. 20037, USA.

Communiq&: The SIETA R hrernorionol Newsletler, CommuniquL: is published 6 times per year by the International Society for Intercultural Mucation, Training and Research (SIETAR International) a dynamrc ~nternationalassociatioo ofdiverse individualsand institutionscon~rned with promoti~geffective intercultural interaction. Through conferences, workshopsand other pa~icipatory programs held in various locations throughout the world. along with SIETAR pubtieations, members increase their competence and create mutually beneficial networks within and across disciplinary, professional and cultural boundaries.

The cost of subscription to CommLutiqtd, the SlETAR newsletter. is included in the annual membership fee. Non-members maysubscribeartherateof US $8.00peryear(U.S. Domestic), US $9.50(overseasmail), or US $10.50(overscasairmail). All inquiries, itcmsforinclurionand advertisingcopyshould bedirected to the SlETAR International Secretariat, 1414 22nd St., N.W., Ste. 101. Washington, D.C. 20037 USA; telephone: (202) 2964710.

Tralnlng for the Crow-Cultural Mind (Second Edition) by Pierre Casse. A practical and easy-to-use manual for training professionals and consultants. This book provides its readers with pre-tested workshops. From start to finish. the trainer is exposed to diverse topics such as training m other cultures. the transfer of knowledge and technology, interculturalcommunication. international negotiations. and counseling from a crowcultural perspective. Members, 112.50, non-members, 515.00.

Developing Intcrcultunl Awareness: A Learning Module, Complete with Master bon PIan, Content, Exercises, and H~ndoub {First Edition) by L. Robert Kohls. Within the framework of a complete. hour-by-hour lesson plan, Dr. Kohls provides *resources* for the trainer to utilize as circumstances and the situation warrant. Suggestions for program evaluation are provided. This ciearly written paperback is an mvaluabb tool for trainers and students of training involved in preparing Americans for overseas experiences. Members, 68.00: non-members, 510.00.

Intcrculturai Theory and Prscdct: A Cast Method Approach (First Edition, 1981) edited by William G. Davey. Thecase study method in intercultural education is based on the assumption that working effectively m a multicultural environment is a skill more than it is a collection of techniques or ideas. An effective way of learning these skills is to practice them in a simulation-type process. This book contains I5 case studies; each 1s examined from both the theoretician’s and the practitioner’s viewpoint. Members, SlO.00; non-members. $12 so.

Training for the Multicultural Manager: A Ractlcal and Crow-Cultural Approach to the Management of People by Pierre Casse. This book has been written for managers who have to deal with intercultural matters as well as for training specialists. Managers will learn how to question some of their basic assumptions concerning management, leadership, and teamwork while trainers willexplorea variety of training materials which wll enable them to design their own programs. Members, 512.50; non-members, Sl5.00.

Managing Intcreuttural Negotiations: GuIdelInes for Trnfnen and Negotiators by Pierre Casse and Surinder Deal. Through this book you will be introduced to ten workshops that provide group exercises, simulations. self-assessment exercises, critical incidents, role-playing and mini case studies The workshops cover a selection of critical issues related to negotiation. Members, 1612.50: noo-members. $15.00.

The Cultural Dialogue: An Introduction to Intercultural Communication by Michael Presser. This is the second printing of a widely used textbook at the college and university level which has been htghly praised. The book contains four major sections: Basic Concepts in Communication and Culture: The Components of Communlcatlon; Cultural Components and Cultural Communication; and Cultural Communication in Dialogue, Observations on Japanese and American Cultures. Members, 1615 50; non-members. $18.50.

SIEIAR lntematlonal Membership Directory is now available. Price, $5 00 plus fl 00 postage.