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Teaching with Culture in Mind: Cross-Cultural Learning in Landscape Architecture Education

The articles included in this theme issue of Landscape Journal raise a series of questions central to the experience of cross-cultural learning in a variety of geographic and cultural settings. This introductory article examines why it is important to address the cross-cultural processes of placemaking. It also outlines approaches and methods for teaching design studio and addresses the design of the pedagogical experience in an era of globalization. The article proposes a theoretical basis for cross-cultural learning in relation to a multicultural—even transcultural—society, and the increasing movement between places. It identifies patterns of relationships in the construction of identity and place, and provides normative guidance on meaningful cross-cultural exchange. It raises issues related to the challenges faced in cross-cultural communication and in overcoming biases and stereotypes. The article suggests how experiential learning and distance learning within a cross-cultural setting can help students to develop a range of skills and competencies, including the ability to engage multiple voices in diverse partnerships.