I’ve spent more than twenty years engaged in intercultural learning, through my own study and travel abroad, through my academic training in linguistics, and as a study abroad professional.

I’ve seen best of intentions to learn about other cultures go awry, when emotions run high and when deep-seated differences trip us up.  I’ve searched for a way to help myself and my students find a way to disrupt the ingrained reaction of judgment, blame, and anger.

With this in mind, I created not just the LENS model but also many ways to practice it.  I utilize this model with study abroad students through conversations, short assignments, and reflective writings.

If you are interested in learning more about the LENS model theory and how you can implement the LENS process with your students, including sample assignments and activities, please contact me.

Tracy Rundstrom Williams, Ph.D.
tracywlms@gmail.com