3.1 Who?
3.2 Why?
3.3 What?
3.4 How?
3.5 The evaluation
3.6 Final checklist
3.7 Lessons learnt
3.8 Models for timetabling
3.9 Sample questionnaire

3.9 Sample
pre-workshop
questionnaire

Intercultural communication training pre-workshop questionnaire

Dear Participant,

Please answer the following questions giving as much detail as possible. The information will help the trainer/s to provide more effective training.

Name:
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Job/school:
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1. Why have you decided to attend this workshop/course?

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2. Do you have any previous experience of participating in intercultural communication training courses? ( If yes, when and where, themes discussed)
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3. Write down five things you would like to be able to do after the workshop/course.

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4. Which of the following things do you want or need to learn more about? Put the number of the topics in the appropriate place in the table below to show your opinion and then add a comment if you wish. You can add your own topics.

1  the target language culture's (C2) social practices,
    customs and lifestyle
2  similarities and differences in values, beliefs and
    norms between C1 and C2
3  cultural differences in perception between C1 and C2,
    C3, etc.
4  the nature and dangers of stereotyping
5  the acculturation process (including culture shock)
6  nonverbal communication and proxemics
7  attitudes of openness, curiosity, empathy and
    non-judgmental thinking
8  useful communication strategies in intercultural
    settings
9  other:_________________________________________

I need to learn more about this: ______________________

I don't mind to learn more about: _____________________

I don't want much of this: ___________________________

Comment: _______________________________________

5. How do you usually prefer to work? Please rate the following working modes from 1 to 4 (where 1 is the least preferred and 4 is the most preferred working mode).

•   Individually
•   In pairs
•   In small groups
•   In whole group discussions

6. Any other wishes: 

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