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Instructors: Shuhui Lin, International Education Program and Student Affairs Advisor, International Student and Scholar Services, and Brandon Paulson, Associate Director, International Student and Scholar Services.     

Description:

In this two-part interactive class, participants will explore the four intercultural conflict styles using the Intercultural Conflict Style Inventory (ICS). The ICS is an 18-item assessment that measures individuals’ core approaches to communicating about differences, resolving conflicts, and solving problems across cultures. Participants will complete the ICS inventory after part 1 in preparation for part 2.   

Enrolling in this class entails:

• Participating in part 1 & part 2 of the class for a total of 3 hours, engaging in discussions and activities.
• Completing the Intercultural Conflict Style Inventory (ICS) (15 – 20 minutes) after part 1.

Participants in this class will be able to:

• Describe the four distinct intercultural conflict styles and how they impact communication and conflict resolution.
• Identify their personal preferred conflict style and gain insights into how others navigate conflicts. 
• Apply ICS concepts through discussions and case studies, emphasizing practical application in work, academic environment, and home settings.

The Building Our Global Community certificate program creates an opportunity for University of Iowa faculty and staff to learn about the experiences of international students and scholars, and methods they can use to foster skills for working with and awareness of our increasingly intercultural campus community. To earn a Building Our Global Community certificate, participants must register for and attend the Introduction to Building Our Global Community core course and at least four elective courses. All courses taken for the program are free of charge and fill on a first-come, first-served basis.