SI: SIETAR-Italia |
Cognome / Surname: SPAMPINATO |
Nome / First name: Cinzia |
Residenza / Residence: Motta S. Anastasia, Catania |
Sito web / Website: not available |
Lingue / Languages: Italian, English, Spanish |
Istruzione (titolo maggiore) / Education (highest): Bachelor of Arts in Management studies, University of Maryland, USA. Graduate level credits from courses at the Summer Institute of Intercultural Communication (SIIC), Pacific University, Portland, Oregon. US Navy Intercultural Relations training provided by the School of International Service, Intercultural Communication at the American University WA DC |
Professione / Profession: Intercultural Relations Program Manager/Specialist for the US Navy Fleet and Family Support Center based in Sigonella, Catania, Italy. Cross- cultural trainer/coach |
Descrizione attività / Specific activities: Provide Intercultural education and training by teaching courses and seminars within a comprehensive intercultural program; Overall management and oversight of programs which are designed to assist US Department of Defense personnel and their families to live and work effectively overseas. |
Interesse
nella comunicazione interculturale /
Interest
in intercultural communication:
My
interest began right after I attended the SIIC at the beginning of my
career as a trainer in 1993. This field enlightens individuals
intellectually and emotionally to certain aspects of
intercommunication between people of different cultural backgrounds.
My experience as a cross-cultural specialist has introduced me to a
new level of communication that encompasses a much large scope of
cultural integration than I experienced prior to my position with the
US Navy. Therefore intercultural communication has become a way of
life for me, and continues to guide me in my professional growth.
Ciò
che vorrei dalla SIETAR-Italia /
What I would like to gain from SIETAR-Italia:
A
network of intercultural specialists to share experiences and to
learn from each other’s backgrounds.
Ciò
che posso offrire ai membri della S.I.
/
What I can offer members of S.I.:
Professional
and personal experience of a hidden diversity that has shaped my
worldview, but it is not readily apparent on the outside. This
diversity represents my incorporation of a third culture experience
into my approach to work and personal life.
Further
information /
Altri ragguagli:
I
am interested in writing about differences and similarities between
Italian and American cultures from a perspective of someone who is
able to function effectively in both cultures.