We are thrilled that students enrolled in the Intercultural Communication course at Lindsey Wilson College this semester will be joining us in reading Trail of Tears: The Rise and Fall of the Cherokee Nation – our current Global Book Club selection. Taught by Dr. Greg Phelps, the course is centered around learning about how effective communication between people of different cultural backgrounds can help to prevent misunderstandings and ultimately conflict.
An intended outcome of the course is the development of an appreciation for other cultures, and an ability and desire to thrive in culturally diverse environments – we at People to People International share a passion for these very ideas and are excited to connect with a new group of people and share thoughts on our mutual interests.
Dr. Phelps guides his students to make use of the opportunities for learning provided through the Internet – for example, the book club discussions taking place on the PTPI Blog. By reading Trail of Tears, Dr. Phelps hopes that his students will begin to better understand both cultural assimilation as related to American Indian tribes and the cultural diversity that exists amongst the tribes that make up the American Indian population.
Welcome – we look forward to learning from your insights and perspectives!
