culture – Sofiah Jamil

February 5, 2023

Developing Intercultural Skills to Break Cultural Barriers in the Arab, African, Western, and Asian World

The world is getting smaller and more connected every day. We are living in an era of globalization and it is becoming increasingly important to understand different cultures and how to communicate effectively with them. Communication is essential in order to create relationships, foster collaboration, and even build peace. Developing intercultural skills is essential for

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August 24, 2022

Top 5 Udemy courses to improve your communications skills and break silos

1) Cross-Cultural Communication: How To Flex Your StyleAs someone who advocates the importance of breaking cultural silos, this course is definitely in my Top 5 favourites from Udemy. 2) Digital Diversity/Cyber-Citizen/Cross Cultural CommunicationA great complement to the first course as it focuses on communication in this digital age. 3) Leadership Communication Skills for Influence and

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August 1, 2022

5 must-read books for understanding Asia better

Not all Asians are the same. Here are a few of books for increasing your knowledge of Asian cultures and the socio-political landscapes.

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September 21, 2018

Goodbye Algerian Rose – a tribute to Warda

“Warda’s influence transcends beyond the Arab diaspora by overcoming language barriers with the melodic tunes of her songs and her sultry voice.” Read my tribute piece to Warda in Ahlan, the newsletter of the Arabic Society in the Australian National University, Canberra.

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