"A documentary about the way people talk in the United States. Portrays some of the regional, social, and ethnic differences in American speech, and the attitudes that people have about these differences. Intended to educate viewers about the nature of dialects, but it also challenges them to confront their own attitudes about language variation." (56 min.)

"Discusses the great variety of cultural traditions present in America and stresses the responsibility to respect the different lifestyles of others and continue to build a nation united in principles of fairness and justice for all." (26 min.)

"In the Arab world, women are fighting a two-front war against repressive internal constraints and intrusive Western interference. In this program, a feminist delegation composed of author Nawal Saadawi and other renowned activists from the Middle East and North Africa gathers at the UN, on college campuses, and in church basements to speak out about deterioration of women's rights in the Arab states in an effort to heighten awareness of the Arab feminist struggle for equality--and the effects of U.S. foreign policy on their efforts." (51 min.)

"Probes the roots of Black English, including the American slave trade, plantation life, the creole influence, and Harlem's jive talk. Discusses the influence of this variety of English on White American speech and literature." (60 min.)

"Teens from diverse ethnic backgrounds talk about racism and the strengths of our multicultural society." (29 min.)

"A program that helps young people explore racial issues. The program uses various approaches to illustrate the issues of racism, and how to recognize and combat the ignorance and hatred that exist between ourselves and others." (28 min.)

""Some cultural assumptions lead to communication breakdowns that cause embarrassment, frustration, or even discrimination. This program shows how to improve communication in a series of eye-opening cross-cultural situations." (23 min.)

Presents a workshop by George A. Kohlrieser, Ph. D., a specialist in hostage negotiation. The tape covers why conflict begins, what can be done about it, and how to prevent it. Dr. Kohlrieser uses methods that are based on transactional analysis, a psychological theory developed by Eric Berne in the 1950's. He talks about conflict, bonding, negotiation, and attachment, combining transactional analysis theory with other theoretical frameworks. (T.A. In Action Series). (48 min.)

Gives examples of how to communicate effectively with persons from different cultures. (36 min.)

"A guide for individuals involved in international business, designed to provide a better understanding of the different protocols and customs necessary for effective cross-cultural communication." Includes values, beliefs & viewpoints, social structure, time, communication and etiquette. (45 min.)

"Examines cultural diversity, interaction, and conflict in the United States, focusing on the Subcultures of Cajuns, Chinese Americans, and Cherokee Indians." (30 min.)

"The values of different cultures and the perceptions of other cultures are explored." (23 min.)

"The "language factor" means acceptance or rejection of people based on the type of English they speak. Black students, teachers, and business people discuss blacks' need for standard mainstream English for job success while keeping their home version and feeling that it is equally valid." (12 min.)

Taped live February 13, 2002 at Stanford University. John Baugh, professor of linguistics and education at Stanford University, speaks on loinguistic behaviors as economic commodity, domestic and global business strategies in a multilingual world, and managing a multicultural workforce. (54 min.)

Diversity training series designed to help build awareness and understanding of communities of color. Contents: no. 1: Multicultural (30 min.) -- no. 2: African American (30 min.) -- no. 3: Asian/Pacific American (30 min.) -- no. 4: Chicano/Latino American (28 min.) -- no. 5: Native American (25 min.). (150 min.)

"This in-depth documentary looks at a turbulent year at Berkeley High School in California, focusing on teachers, students, and parents struggling with the question of whether diversity will enrich American society or tear it apart." (143 min.)

"Shows what it means to be black, poor, and elderly in the U.S. Documents the life of Leonard and Sarah Bass, an elderly black couple. Records their struggle to survive, as well-meaning neighbors and opportunities come and go." (52 min.)

" Discusses the nature of bias and preconceptions. Covers the topics of "in" and "out" and determinants of "good" and "bad." Allows minorities to speak out. Challenges viewers to examine their own personal biases." (14 min.)

Two VHS cassettes: Volume 1: Expanding your cultural awarenes: shows three campus incidents in which feelings are hurt, false assumptions are made, and friendships are threatened due to cross-cultural communication problems. Volume 2: Developing your diversity skills: replays the same scenes, providing alternative ways to resolve conflict and improve communication skills.

"Gestures from different cultures around the world are explored. People from many nations are shown performing all kinds of gestures and the different gestures that they are. Also explored are the meaning, function and origin of gestures." (27 min.)