Chonnalin Sumonthee
Courses
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Patterns of Intercultural Communication
SPC4710
In this writing class, I explored the diverse practices and difficulties that occur during communication within and among people of contrasting cultures. I also explored Colombian culture in great depth, as one of the main assignments of the course to examine and interview a person from an ethnic culture that we are not a part of and want to learn more about. In our studies of low and high context cultures, Hofstede’s Insights, nonverbal kinesics and haptics, and other aspects of intercultural communication, I can now say that cultural relativism, the idea that a person's beliefs and practices should be understood based on that person's own culture, guides the way I speak and think.
In this writing class, I explored the diverse practices and difficulties that occur during communication within and among people of contrasting cultures, and how to mitigate these communication problems. I also explored Colombian culture in great depth, as one of the main assignments of the course to examine and interview a person from an ethnic culture that we are not a part of and want to learn more about. In our studies of low and high context cultures, Hofstede’s Insights, nonverbal kinesics and haptics, and other aspects of intercultural communication, I can now say that cultural relativism, the idea that a person's beliefs and practices should be understood based on that person's own culture, guides the way I speak and think.
In this writing class, I explored the diverse practices and difficulties that occur during communication within and among people of contrasting cultures, and how to mitigate these communication problems. I also explored Colombian culture in great depth, as one of the main assignments of the course to examine and interview a person from an ethnic culture that we are not a part of and want to learn more about. In our studies of low and high context cultures, Hofstede’s Insights, nonverbal kinesics and haptics, and other aspects of intercultural communication, I can now say that cultural relativism, the idea that a person's beliefs and practices should be understood based on that person's own culture, guides the way I speak and think.
Internship in Spanish
SPN3943
As part of the Beyond120 Spanish and Portuguese Internship Program, I worked with Children Beyond Our Borders, a non-profit organization that provides underprivileged Latin students in Gainesville & Latin America sustainable access to education. As a Health Education intern, I created two videos for children in English & Spanish about good oral hygiene habits and reducing dental anxiety. I also helped coordinate a free health screening, at which I hosted my own oral hygiene games and reading station with my children’s book to entertain & educate young patients. Through my projects, I was able to equip children with health literacy to take their health into their hands.
In this writing class, I explored the diverse practices and difficulties that occur during communication within and among people of contrasting cultures, and how to mitigate these communication problems. I also explored Colombian culture in great depth, as one of the main assignments of the course to examine and interview a person from an ethnic culture that we are not a part of and want to learn more about. In our studies of low and high context cultures, Hofstede’s Insights, nonverbal kinesics and haptics, and other aspects of intercultural communication, I can now say that cultural relativism, the idea that a person's beliefs and practices should be understood based on that person's own culture, guides the way I speak and think.
In this writing class, I explored the diverse practices and difficulties that occur during communication within and among people of contrasting cultures, and how to mitigate these communication problems. I also explored Colombian culture in great depth, as one of the main assignments of the course to examine and interview a person from an ethnic culture that we are not a part of and want to learn more about. In our studies of low and high context cultures, Hofstede’s Insights, nonverbal kinesics and haptics, and other aspects of intercultural communication, I can now say that cultural relativism, the idea that a person's beliefs and practices should be understood based on that person's own culture, guides the way I speak and think.
Spanish in the Health Professions
SPN3036
In this writing class, I explored the diverse practices and difficulties that occur during communication within and among people of contrasting cultures. I also explored Colombian culture in great depth, as one of the main assignments of the course to examine and interview a person from an ethnic culture that we are not a part of and want to learn more about. In our studies of low and high context cultures, Hofstede’s Insights, nonverbal kinesics and haptics, and other aspects of intercultural communication, I can now say that cultural relativism, the idea that a person's beliefs and practices should be understood based on that person's own culture, guides the way I speak and think.
In this writing class, I explored the diverse practices and difficulties that occur during communication within and among people of contrasting cultures, and how to mitigate these communication problems. I also explored Colombian culture in great depth, as one of the main assignments of the course to examine and interview a person from an ethnic culture that we are not a part of and want to learn more about. In our studies of low and high context cultures, Hofstede’s Insights, nonverbal kinesics and haptics, and other aspects of intercultural communication, I can now say that cultural relativism, the idea that a person's beliefs and practices should be understood based on that person's own culture, guides the way I speak and think.
In this writing class, I explored the diverse practices and difficulties that occur during communication within and among people of contrasting cultures, and how to mitigate these communication problems. I also explored Colombian culture in great depth, as one of the main assignments of the course to examine and interview a person from an ethnic culture that we are not a part of and want to learn more about. In our studies of low and high context cultures, Hofstede’s Insights, nonverbal kinesics and haptics, and other aspects of intercultural communication, I can now say that cultural relativism, the idea that a person's beliefs and practices should be understood based on that person's own culture, guides the way I speak and think.
Spanish Virtual Tourism
SPN3930
In this class, we explored Spanish-speaking countries virtually and their aspects of tourism, through means of Youtube videos, interactive websites, and more. Each of my classmates explored a Spanish-speaking country's culture and tourism in depth, whether it be gastronomic, cultural, adventure, academic, or sports tourism. Through weekly discussion board posts and biweekly conversations with a person of our designated country for virtual touring through TalkAbroad, I learned the significance of being a culturally respectful tourist and broadened my understanding of the world around me.
In this writing class, I explored the diverse practices and difficulties that occur during communication within and among people of contrasting cultures, and how to mitigate these communication problems. I also explored Colombian culture in great depth, as one of the main assignments of the course to examine and interview a person from an ethnic culture that we are not a part of and want to learn more about. In our studies of low and high context cultures, Hofstede’s Insights, nonverbal kinesics and haptics, and other aspects of intercultural communication, I can now say that cultural relativism, the idea that a person's beliefs and practices should be understood based on that person's own culture, guides the way I speak and think.
In this writing class, I explored the diverse practices and difficulties that occur during communication within and among people of contrasting cultures, and how to mitigate these communication problems. I also explored Colombian culture in great depth, as one of the main assignments of the course to examine and interview a person from an ethnic culture that we are not a part of and want to learn more about. In our studies of low and high context cultures, Hofstede’s Insights, nonverbal kinesics and haptics, and other aspects of intercultural communication, I can now say that cultural relativism, the idea that a person's beliefs and practices should be understood based on that person's own culture, guides the way I speak and think.
In this class, we delved into healthcare in Latin America and Spanish terminology. Through group assignments, worksheets, Socratic seminars, and problem-based learning, I created a great foundation for working with Spanish-speaking patients in a healthcare setting, be it dental or medical, which I apply in my shadowing and volunteer experiences. I also learned the importance of providing culturally competent care to keeps patients safe and build trust through encouraging empathetic, transparent dialogues about health.