AFCLC, Air Force Culture and Language Center, Air Force's Global Classroom

Introduction To Culture

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Why is it important to study culture? Because culture influences everything we think, say, and do. With this in mind, it is important for Airmen to study culture because of the diverse missions requiring interaction with people from different cultures at home and abroad. In order to improve interactions with counterparts, Airmen must become more aware of how culture affects those interactions. This course teaches students how to improve mission success by identifying a culture’s effects, being able to see a situation from different perspectives, and predicting the consequences of cross-cultural interactions. Moreover, the ITC course equips students with tools to improve their skills of observation and their ability to orient to new or changing situations.
This course is specifically designed as an interdisciplinary social science course, grounded in anthropology, cross-cultural communication, social and cognitive psychology, political science, and cultural geography. By combining knowledge and approaches from these extensive academic fields, ITC provides a unique experience that is both academic and practical. AFCLC’s goal is to offer the key insights most relevant to Airmen and demonstrate how to apply them in cross-cultural interactions.
This is a distance learning course. It is worth three semester hours of credit through the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF). It is currently only available to enlisted members of the US Armed Forces (Active Duty, National Guard, and Reserve).

 

Eligibility
This course is offered by The Air University to enlisted members of the US Armed Forces (Active Duty, National Guard, and Reserve) participating in the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) Program.
Enrollment
For enrollment directions, see the DOWNLOAD section below.
Program Transcripts
Academic Credit for this courts will automatically be recorded by the Air University Student Information System (AUSIS) and be available to CCAF for inclusion in their program.

Visit the CCAF website for information about how to view unofficial transcripts and order official transcripts

This course an entirely on-line, self-paced 12 module course, which requires you to accomplish short readings, watch associated video clips/presentations, and complete knowledge checks/exercises within the Canvas Learning Management System. There will be formative lesson quizzes, summative Milestone Assignments and a final exam.

Types of Tests
Summative assignments will be used to measure understanding and determine the final grade.
Test Scoring and Feedback
Knowledge check/exercise and formative quiz results are instantaneous. Summative assignment results will typically be posted within 1-2 weeks of submission.
Course Materials
Course materials will be provided via the Canvas Learning Management System. Access to the internet for research assignments is required.

1. Understanding Culture and 3C
2. Understanding Culture and Identity
3. Understanding Others
4. Understanding Your Environment
5. Language & Communication
6. Family & Kinship
7. Political & Social Relations
8. Religion & Spirituality
9. Aesthetics & Recreation
10. Recognizing and Using Other Domains of Culture
11. Cross-Cultural Conflict Management
12. Exercising Your Cultural OODA Loop

 

Upcoming Course Dates

Fall 2023-2024 Session
Enrollment Window
12 – 25 September 2023
Class Dates
12 October 2023 – 24 January 2024


Spring 2024 Session
Enrollment Window
27 February – 18 March 2024
Class Dates
28 March – 10 July 2024

Course Information

ITC Flyer
(updated March 2024)

DOWNLOADS

Academic Calendar
(updated January 2024)

Enrollment Directions
(updated September 2023)

FAQ
(updated February 2023)

 

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551 E. Maxwell Blvd, Bldg 500, Maxwell AFB, AL 36112

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Support Hours: Monday - Friday 0800 - 1600 CST


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ADDRESS
Air Force Culture and Language Center
551 East Maxwell Blvd, Bldg 500
Maxwell AFB, AL 36112


PHONE
(334) 953-9292
Phone requests for service will require an e-mail confirmation for tracking and recording purposes.


FAX
(334) 953-1614
When faxing, please include a fax coversheet identifying the course, yourself, and your contact information.