Neoterism
OMNIBUS CONSCIOUSNESS
(AKA: Neoterism)
an emergence of a new, modern frame of mind in the process of regulating two cultural identities
In a time when plurality of existence is a common place, the concept of omnibus consciousness is about connection between cultures let alone concinnating a new, globally oriented existence. When an individual embarks on a journey as a bilingual learner, continues to engage in relating with two cultures, and solidifies the development of two cultural identities, omnibus consciousness posits the idea that developmental transformation occurs. This entails liberation from the confinements of one’s heritage identity and experiencing genesis of a new, modern frame of mind. The individual becomes an expert in acknowledging the differences and similarities of cultures, not to mention realizing the commonalties of cultures. The individual is more tolerant, cognitively flexible, and empathetic. The individual becomes a global citizen with global awareness in the true sense. Furthermore, omnibus consciousness propounds the notion that an individual realizes self-autonomy and becomes a creator of ones life. He or she not only acknowledges the preservation of communal needs, but can be a creator of new lifestyles as well.
In the course of developing this idea, I have used the term Neoterism or Cross-Cultural Concinnity Theory. While the two concepts focused more on the process of developing biculturalism, omnibus consciousness spotlights the individual. It is the individual that gains the awareness of cultures, cultural identities, and concinnation. Concinnation is a term referred here as combining two cultural elements or approaches to create a new, avant garde lifestyle.
PRESENTATIONS ON OMNIBUS CONSCIOUSNESS
(FORMERLY REFERRED TO AS NEOTERISM)
Harvard University
Neoterism: Exploring bicultural identity transformation
Harvard University Graduate School of Education, Alumni of Color Conference, Cambridge
Nominee for Harvard Graduate School of Education, AOCC Alumni Achievement Award
March 6, 2022
Online
Temple University
Neoterism: Exploring bicultural identity transformation
Temple University Japan, Continuing Education Webinar
2:00 - 3:00 pm
April 23, 2022
Tickets: Free online
TEDx TIU
Tokyo International University
Bicultural Identity Development as Normality in the 21st Century
August 4, 2022
Online
Asian Pacific Conference 2022
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
Neoterism: A New Concept About Co-Existing with Tradition and Innovation
December 3, 2022
Beppu, Oita
Am I deficient or balanced? Cross-cultural Concinnity Theory (AKA: Neoterism):
Exploring a New Perspective on Bicultural Identity Development.
Article published Multilingual Educator - CABE 2024 Edition
February 2024
Neoterism Channel
The term "omnibus consciousness" is used more frequently beginning in 2024
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Videos will be added on an ongoing basis.
Neoterism (formerly known as) - Bicultural development (Trailer)
Acquiring a new cultural consciousness: The purpose of learning a new language
