08.07.2020 – Cultural dimension related to power distance

As we wrote before, cultures can differ in many ways, which are referred to as “culture dimensions”. These are areas or fields in which different cultures function differently. One of the dimensions differentiating cultures is the approach to hierarchy in a society and the attitude to authority, which is associated with a cultural dimension called […]

07.07.2020 – Invitation to listen to the broadcast (No. 9) about preparatory departments in schools

We invite you to listen to the radio broadcast, which was aired on Radio Emaus on 01/07/2020. The broadcast was made under the motto: “I was a stranger, and you welcomed me”. Agnieszka Czekalska, a teacher in the preparatory department for foreigners, was the guest of the broadcast. The broadcast will introduce its audience to […]

01.07.2020 – Cultural differences and culture shock

Changing the country of residence frequently also involves a change of culture, which can lead to discomfort and stress. The greater the cultural differences, the greater the chance of problems with adaptation to the new environment. These can give rise to a phenomenon faced by almost every immigrant – the so-called culture shock. So what […]