Common European Framework of Reference for Languages:
B2 minimum
Strategic themes:
Internationalisation
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will have - developed some of the core competencies needed for working in multilingual and multicultural teams in the workplace. - gained a better understanding of group communication, interaction and dialogue. - improved their ability to better manage and resolve conflict. - attained a critical understanding of how roles, communication styles and learning preferences may help or hinder group work. - become aware of diversity issues beyond nationality.
Contents
In order to attain the intended learning outcomes, this course uses participatory, enactive and arts-based teaching methods. The students will engage in narratives, exercises, simulations, and reflective/critical discussion. Independent work will consist of readings (including research articles and literary extracts) and written tasks and a learning diary.
Teaching methods
The average workload for a student in a 5 credit course is 135 hours (5cr x 27h), no more than half of which can be contact hours. The course may extend over 2 periods. The distribution of hours between classwork, online work and other independent work will be provided later.
Teaching language
English
Modes of study
Option
1
Available for:
Degree Programme Students
Other Students
Open University Students
Doctoral Students
Exchange Students
Participation in course work
In
English
Active participation in class AND homework assignments AND learning diary entries.
Evaluation
and evaluation criteria
Numeric 1-5.
Grades on a scale of 1-5 (max.), based on active participation in class, a learning diary and other assignments.
Study materials
Materials will be distributed by the teacher and/or through Moodle.
Further information
This course is part of the Intercultural Communication Studies Program.