Reading List

The OIS staff has created a list of books and articles that they recommend for people looking to learn more about cultural topics and issues.   If you have suggestions for additional videos to include in this library, please email OIS@pitt.edu.

Books Featuring Cultural Insights

• The Culture Map – Erin Meyer
• Understanding the World's Cultures – Craig Storti
• Tell Me Who You Are – Winona Guo and Priya Vulchi
• Cross Cultural Dialogues – Craig Storti
• She's Not There: A Life in Two Genders – Jennifer Finney Boylan

Cultural Articles

• 32 Realities International Students Experience While Studying In the US – Zainab Mudallal
• Names and Personal Identity – H. Edward Deluzain
• Intercultural communication: A current perspective – Milton J. Bennett  
• Does Language Shape How You Think? – G. Deutscher
• Intercultural communication and considering a different perspective – Cassandra Gill
• Touch in Different Cultures – Rebekka Mikkola