Cross-Cultural Communication
Utilize your language skills with the U.S. Census Bureau
If you have foreign language skills, consider working for the United States Census Bureau, to help collect data on understanding language use in your community.
Marshall Center Course Improves English Skills to Fight Organized Crime
The Marshall Center in Germany recently hosted its English Language Enhancement Course for participants of their Countering Transnational Organized Crime program.
Relationship Repair with CAOCL's Dr. Lauren Mackenzie and Kristin Post
The Eagles, Globes, and Anchors podcast from the Marine Corps War College recently hosted Dr. Lauren Mackenzie and Kristin Post from CAOCL to discuss their article on relationship repair strategies.
Learning the Importance of Intercultural Exchange through UNESCO
UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, "seeks to build peace through international cooperation," and does so through numerous projects in countries around the world. Their work includes efforts involving cultural preservation, disaster preparedness, and youth empowerment, among many others. One common thread through every one of their missions, however, is intercultural dialogue.
Working with Interpreters
Find out more about the different types of interpretation and interpreters used in the military, and where interpreters are used in other federal agencies as well.
Sign Languages Around the World
Did you know that over 60 sign languages are in use around the world? Learn more about ASL, BANZSL, LSF, and others.
Promoting Mutual Understanding with the State Department's 22.33 Podcast
The Department of State has launched a new podcast called 22.33, where people discuss the role that ECA programs played in their education, their work, and their lives.
Celebrate Linguistic and Cultural Diversity at the Mother Tongue Film Festival
From February 21st through the 24th, the Smithsonian will once again be hosting their annual Mother Tongue Film Festival, showcasing a collection of films that celebrate linguistic and cultural diversity.
CJTF-HOA and Intergovernmental Authority on Development Kick-Start Partnership
Foreign Liaison Officers and U.S. military members assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa met for the first time in a formal meeting with officials from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development on January 16 in Djibouti.
Celebrating the International Year of Indigenous Languages
The UN has proclaimed 2019 as the International Year of Indigenous Languages. Here, we discuss what that means, and what you can do to contribute to the celebration and education of Indigenous languages and culture.