Aims
The aim of this tool is to develop your understanding of culture, and the need for awareness in intercultural communication. You will be engaged in learning through reflection, knowledge acquisition and practical activities.
Learning outcomes
When you have worked through this tool, you will be able to:
• Articulate the need for the focus on intercultural communication in current
nursing practice;
• Discuss the theoretical underpinnings of intercultural communication, and
the meaning of intercultural communication from different viewpoints;
• Reflect on your own practice in relation to the ability to display intercultural
communication;
• Reflect on when it might be desirable to communicate competently at an
intercultural level;
• Identify strategies to nurture confidence in you