Western Culture: A Guide for Asian Students - Softcover

Sinunu M.A., Bill

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0991011341 ISBN 13: 9780991011346

Publisher: William Sinunu, 2014

Synopsis

Western Culture prepares Asian scholars for a rewarding and successful experience abroad. Students will learn communication skills required to thrive in both a western university setting and the global marketplace. This easy-to-read guide is filled with illustrative examples and makes cross-cultural communication theories simple to understand. From how to build a professional network and effectively interview to managing multicultural teams and overcoming cross-cultural communication hurdles, Western Culture covers everything Asian students need to know in order to succeed.

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About the Author:

BILL SINUNU, MA, specializes in expanding cultural perspectives and evolving individuals into “Citizens of the World.” The best-selling author and University of Chicago-trained Master Facilitator, has always had a passport embossed with an American eagle, but he is a different kind of American. As the son of a US executive, he was born and raised abroad and has extensively explored nearly 100 countries on six continents. As part of a prominent political family, his background gives him a unique understanding of both the world’s strengths and its struggles. Sinunu is a charismatic keynote speaker who conducts workshops, seminars and conferences for associations, universities and corporations in the U.S. and overseas A former airline executive who was instrumental in developing JetBlue Airways team oriented culture, Sinunu’s insightful material and energetic style lends to captivating presentations garnering kudos from a diverse group of mainstream, corporate and academic fans including the likes of Academy Award nominee Greg Kinnear, Virgin America Senior Executive Adam Green and Harvard professor Tal Ben-Shahar, PhD.. Additionally, he is a Ted Talk presenter and board member at Purdue University's Center for International Business Education and Research. Sinunu, who is tri-lingual, is a former interpreter for the US Department of Immigration/Customs and was appointed to a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services task force. He publishes regularly--adding new cross-cultural travel, business and academic books through the Evolving Globe Series.

About this edition

• Publisher: William Sinunu
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0991011341
• ISBN 13: 9780991011346
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 148