Globalization is bringing about a new paradigm of super-diversity which is resulting in all societies becoming more culturally diverse.Interculturalism,as a new model which responds to this increasing diversity,reject...Globalization is bringing about a new paradigm of super-diversity which is resulting in all societies becoming more culturally diverse.Interculturalism,as a new model which responds to this increasing diversity,rejects all forms of discrimination based on differences,instead embracing reciprocity and accommodation.Interculturalism theory is characterized by integration,cohesion,and intercultural dialogue.Compared to multiculturalism theory,interculturalism theory discusses how to make a society more cohesive and accommodate people from different cultures.Interculturalism features a stronger sense of whole.Therefore,in intercultural education,intercultural competence is highlighted in order to catalyze dialogue between people from different groups.Interculturalism has a role in increasing the current level of diversity within contemporary Chinese society.Furthermore,Confucius’ideal of Great Harmony,which values integration while respecting differences,echoes the tenets of interculturalism.In conclusion,interculturalism can serve as an effective theory for cultivating a shared society.展开更多
This paper uses intercultural identification and accommodation theories.Since Obama became US President on January 20,2009,he has widely demonstrated a considerable cultural transformation in his thinking toward the M...This paper uses intercultural identification and accommodation theories.Since Obama became US President on January 20,2009,he has widely demonstrated a considerable cultural transformation in his thinking toward the Middle East and Islam.Chinese Middle Eastern scholars’perspectives on US policies toward the Middle East and Islam include likely future positive developments by Obama.This paper assesses this transformation during his campaign,in the 2008-09 Gaza crisis bridge issue between the Bush and Obama administrations,with events occurring later,and his June 4,2009 address in Cairo,Egypt.展开更多
文摘Globalization is bringing about a new paradigm of super-diversity which is resulting in all societies becoming more culturally diverse.Interculturalism,as a new model which responds to this increasing diversity,rejects all forms of discrimination based on differences,instead embracing reciprocity and accommodation.Interculturalism theory is characterized by integration,cohesion,and intercultural dialogue.Compared to multiculturalism theory,interculturalism theory discusses how to make a society more cohesive and accommodate people from different cultures.Interculturalism features a stronger sense of whole.Therefore,in intercultural education,intercultural competence is highlighted in order to catalyze dialogue between people from different groups.Interculturalism has a role in increasing the current level of diversity within contemporary Chinese society.Furthermore,Confucius’ideal of Great Harmony,which values integration while respecting differences,echoes the tenets of interculturalism.In conclusion,interculturalism can serve as an effective theory for cultivating a shared society.
文摘This paper uses intercultural identification and accommodation theories.Since Obama became US President on January 20,2009,he has widely demonstrated a considerable cultural transformation in his thinking toward the Middle East and Islam.Chinese Middle Eastern scholars’perspectives on US policies toward the Middle East and Islam include likely future positive developments by Obama.This paper assesses this transformation during his campaign,in the 2008-09 Gaza crisis bridge issue between the Bush and Obama administrations,with events occurring later,and his June 4,2009 address in Cairo,Egypt.
