Intercultural Competencies
Module SE1005
This module handbook serves to describe contents, learning outcome, methods and examination type as well as linking to current dates for courses and module examination in the respective sections.
Basic Information
SE1005 is a semester module in German or English language at Bachelor’s level and Master’s level which is offered every semester.
This Module is included in the following catalogues within the study programs in physics.
- Catalogue of soft-skill courses
| Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 h | 15 h | 2 CP |
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
- Raising Awareness for intra- and intercultural situations in the German university context,
- Knowledge transfer on the intercultural background, reflection of daily life situations by case study work,
- Dealing with intercultural irritations,
- Working on strategies for the cooperation in international teams
- Knowledge transfer on the intercultural background, reflection of daily life situations by case study work,
- Dealing with intercultural irritations,
- Working on strategies for the cooperation in international teams
Learning Outcome
After participation, students will be able to reflect on both their own and other cultural standards, recognize the dangers of stereotyping in an intercultural context, and thus deal more competently with cultural differences and potential conflict situations. The students can act competently in intercultural situations and advance the acquired soft skills practically and vividly. International students can more easily integrate themselves into the university, society and the professional environment. Furthermore, they have developed strategies to successfully work together in a study context.
Preconditions
none
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
| Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VO | 2 | Successful in International Teams | Prahl, M. |
singular or moved dates |
|
| WS | 2 | Intercultural Communication and Workplace Diversity Training | Prahl, M. |
singular or moved dates |
Learning and Teaching Methods
Working with case studies, simulations, and group work, theories presented in short lectures are practically taught and practiced.
Media
Flip Chart, Powerpoint presentation, worksheets
Literature
no info
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
Besides active participation in the workshop, students are required to produce a study journal of 2-5 pages. In this journal students document what they have learned and consciously work through their own perspectives on cultural differences and conflicts. They should show that they are able to critically question and describe their own cultural point of view.
Exam Repetition
There is a possibility to take the exam in the following semester.