Worldwide Multicultural Research
Santa Barbara, California  USA

UCSB Global Economy Class

Transcultural Learning / Transcultural Teaching / Transcultural Education /
Transcultural Communications / Transcultural Relations / Transcultural Research /
 Transculturalism / Multiculturalism



Steven R. Van Hook, PhD
steven@wwmr.us

Biography / Curriculum Vitae

 
Steven R. Van HookTeaching & Research Interests

Steven R. Van Hook is experienced in international adult education, transcultural learning, transcultural relations, economic development, news media, and business communications. He has held leadership positions in education and economic development programs through the United States Agency for International Development, Head Start, and VISTA. 

His interests include expanding worldwide access to learning opportunities – especially for developing nations – with research in transcultural themes and images; worldwide education access through appropriate tactics and technology; theories of learning; sociocultural influences on economic development; organization of international learning institutions; and innovations in international and domestic education. He has taught for universities in the United States and Eastern Europe, including courses in cross-cultural communication, global issues, international business and management.

Selected Publications, Papers, & Presentations

Van Hook, S.R. (2010). Resonant multicultural marcom messages: 
  Using transcultural themes and images to connect across cultures. 
  How-To Marketing.
Available online at 
  http://howtomarketing.us/vanhook9.htm

Van Hook, S.R. (2010). Modes and models for transcending 
  cultural differences in international classrooms. 
  Journal of Research in International Education
.
 In review.
  Also available online at http://wwmr.us/Transcultural-VanHook.pdf

Van Hook, S.R. (2010). Communication appeals and tactics: 
  Strategies to win and woo your audience attentions. 
  About Public Relations.
Available online at 
  http://aboutpublicrelations.net/ucvanhook3.htm

Van Hook, S.R. (2010). Dealing with disruptive students. 
  How To Teach. Video lecture available online at
 
http://howtoteach.us/vanhook4.htm

Van Hook, S.R. (2010). Transcultural themes and images applied
 in international classrooms. How To Teach. Video lecture available  
 online at 
http://howtoteach.us/vanhook5.htm

Van Hook, S.R. (2010). The ABCs of marketing: Your keycard to the 
  gate of marketing success. How-To Marketing. Available online at: 
 
http://howtomarketing.us/vanhook1.htm

Van Hook, S.R. (2009). Best business writing tools. Video lecture 
  available online at http://wwmr.us/support/bizcom/bizcom.html

Van Hook, S.R. (2008). Theories of intelligence, learning,
  and motivation as a basic educational praxis. US Department 
  of Education Resources Information Center. 
 
(ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED501698).
  Also available online at http://wwmr.us/VanHook-Learning.pdf

Van Hook, S.R. (2008). Distance education as a 
  facilitator of learning. US Department of Education
  Resources Information Center. 
 
(ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED501699).
  Also available online at http://wwmr.us/VanHook-Distance.pdf

Van Hook, S.R. (2008). International learning institutions: 
  Organization, purpose, goals, and missions. US Department 
  of Education Resources Information Center. 
 
(ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED500061).
  Also available online at http://wwmr.us/VanHookKAM6.pdf

Van Hook, S.R. (2007). Application of transcultural 
  themes in international classrooms. US Department of 
  Education Resources Information Center. 
 
(ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED495063). Also 
  available online at http://wwmr.us/TransculturalClassrooms.pdf

Van Hook, S.R. (2007). Working with disruptive students.
  Webinar presentation for online instructors of Ellis College
  of the New York Institute of Technology. Archived at
  http://cardeanlearning.acrobat.com/p62879018/
  Also available online:
http://howtoteach.us/vanhook4.htm

Van Hook, S.R. (2006). Access to global learning: A matter of will.
  US Department of Education Resources Information Center.  
 
(ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED492804). Also 
  available online at http://wwmr.us/Access-VanHook.pdf

Van Hook, S.R. (2005). Themes and images that transcend 
  cultural differences in international classrooms. Education 
  Resources Information Center.
(ERIC Document No. ED490740).
  (Proquest Publication Number 3200710). Also available online 
  at http://wwmr.us/Dissertation-VanHook.pdf

Van Hook, S.R. (2005, Summer). Universal learning at a distance: 
  Can we plug it in? Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 
  7(2).
University of West Georgia, Distance Education Center.
  Available online at http://wwmr.us/universal.htm

Van Hook, S.R. (2004, December 28). The doctoral student 
  experience: Learning and scholarship.
Panelist, Walden 
  University, Leesburg, VA.

Van Hook, S.R. (2003). Theories of intelligence, learning, and 
  motivation.
Walden University. Available online at
  http://wwmr.us/VanHook-KAM5.pdf

Van Hook, S.R. (2003). Principles of international organizational and 
  social systems.
Walden University. Available online at
  http://wwmr.us/VanHookKAM3.pdf

Van Hook, S.R. (2003). Sociocultural development vis-à-vis global 
  management.
Walden University. Available online at
  http://wwmr.us/VanHookKAM2.pdf

Van Hook, S.R. (2003, October 11). Transcultural communications: 
  Themes and images that transcend culture.
Seminar presentation 
  to the CATESOL (California Teachers of English to Speakers of 
  Other Languages) 5th Annual Fall Conference, Santa Barbara City 
  College, CA.

Van Hook, S.R. (2002, September 14). Fortifying the distance 
  learning culture.
Presenter, Antioch University Santa Barbara, CA.

Van Hook, S.R. (2002). Cultural influences in socioeconomic 
  development.
Walden University. Available online at
  http://wwmr.us/VanHookKAM1.pdf

Van Hook, S.R. (2000). Will global learning get online? Jones 
  International University. Distributed at forums including the 
  International Global Learning Forum at Appalachian State 
  University; the Global e-Learning 2001 Summit in British Columbia; 
  and the Australian Flexible Learning Framework 2000-2004.

Van Hook, S.R. (2000). Media and public relations: A primer for 
  business & government leaders in Russia and the FSU.
 
  Transcribed from presentations funded by the Krieble Institute, 
  and the United States Agency for International Development.
  Available online at
http://wwmr.us/primer/index.htm

Van Hook, S.R. (2000). Notes from Ukraine: A public educator's 
  journal.
Available online at http://wwmr.us/UkraineNotes.htm

Van Hook, S.R. (2000). Cross-cultural variances in team 
  effectiveness.
Jones International University. Available 
  online at http://wwmr.us/teams.htm

Van Hook, S.R. (1999). Trans-ideological management issues in 
  post-Soviet states
.
Jones International University. Available 
  online at http://wwmr.us/Mindsets.pdf

Van Hook, S.R. (1997). Developments in the American media and 
  their relation to Ukraine. Annual Faculty Journal, Institute of 
  Journalism.
University of Kiev, Ukraine. 

Van Hook, S.R. (1993, November 26). Glimmers of hope on 
  Russia's horizon [Op-ed]. Santa Barbara News-Press.
 
Available online at
http://wwmr.us/articles/glimmers.htm

Van Hook, S.R. (1991, September). Reporter's notebook from 
  Moscow. Old Oregon Magazine. University of Oregon, Eugene.
  Available online at
http://wwmr.us/notes1.htm

Van Hook, S.R., & Oberti, R. (1986). Missing home: International 
  students and culture shock.
Video documentary. University of 
  Oregon International Center.

Van Hook, S.R. (1985). Sex differences in altruism. University of 
  Oregon. Available online at http://wwmr.us/altruism.htm

Virtual Lectures & Resources

Van Hook, S.R. (2010). Designer, Educare Learning Center 
  
Second Life. [ http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imzadi/15/67/850 ]

Van Hook, S.R. (2009). Marketing appeals and tactics. Available 
  online at
http://howtomarketing.us/vanhook2.htm

Van Hook, S.R. (2009). Search engine optimization.
 
Available online:
http://howtomarketing.us/vanhook5.htm

Van Hook, S.R. (2009). Website design for high-tech marketing.
  Available online:
http://howtomarketing.us/vanhook6.htm

Van Hook, S.R. (2008). Fundamental marketing terms & concepts. 
 
Available at 
http://howtomarketing.us/vanhook1.htm

Van Hook, S.R. (2007). Dealing with disruptive students.
  Available online at
http://howtoteach.us/vanhook4.htm

Textbook Reviewer

Economic Performance of European Union: Issues, Trends and 
  Policies
. (2008). Lubor Lacina (Mendel University), Jarko Fidrmuc 
  (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich), and Antonin Rusek 
  (Susquehanna University). Malden, MA: Wiley-Blackwell.

The Handbook of Technology Management. (2008). NY: John Wiley 
  & Sons.

The Economics of Globalization. (2007). Pompeo Della Posta. 
  Malden, MA: Wiley-Blackwell

Media Interviews & Op-Eds

Memberships 
  • NAFSA: Association of International Educators
  • American Educational Research Association
  • American Association of University Professors
  • United Nations Association

Other

Faculty: University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA)
Extension Custom Programs; Global Management & Marketing

Faculty: University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB)
Extension Language and Culture; and Business & Management Programs

Faculty: Ellis University; Undergraduate and Graduate Programs; Faculty Coach

Faculty: California Lutheran University; ADEP BA Program

Faculty: Ellis College of New York Institute of Technology
MBA Program

Faculty: Charter College; 
Business Management Practice

Ph.D. in Education  
specializing in 
Transcultural Learning
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