CREACT Cross-Cultural Reflection and Action

Lehrinhalte

Preparation, guidance, and reflection of exchange semesters for outgoing students and joint workshop with incoming students to facilitate networking and idea exchange.
Preparation: Metaphors of culture, “Me” as a cultural being, stereotypes & generalizations, cultural values, communication styles, when cultures collide (culture shock), balancing challenge and support, how to cope with the challenges
Lived experience: “Them” as cultural beings, cultural surprises and irritation, navigating culture, describe, interpret and evaluate a framework (DIVE), cultural values, dealing with conflict, power and privilege
Debrief: Making sense of the experience, taking action

Art der Vermittlung

Präsenzveranstaltung

Art der Veranstaltung

Pflichtfach

Empfohlene Fachliteratur

Learning videos and participant handbook provided by AFS (GCC)

Lern- und Lehrmethode

The module “Cross-Cultural Reflection & Action” lasts for three semesters and consists of the three courses: 1. CREACT Preparation Workshop (before the exchange semester) 2. CREACT Virtual Learning 3. CREACT Reflection Workshop (after the exchange semester) The module includes the following activities: - Workshops in Vienna - Webinars - Video lessons and participation in forum - Assignments

Prüfungsmethode

  • Workshops in Vienna
  • Webinars
  • Completion of GCC online modules (learning videos) and participation in forum (13 points)
  • Assignments (87 points)
The GCC certificate will be awarded if the following criteria are met:
  • Attendance of and active participation at (min. 70%)
    • Preparation session
    • All four webinars
    • Reflection session
  • Completion of all GCC online modules
  • Contribution to forum discussions (min. 10)
The module will be graded with successful completion and 3 ECTS will be awarded * if the following criteria are met:
  • All of the requirements for the GCC certificate
  • Achievement of > 50 points
  • Completion of at least one assignment each from
  • Preparation
  • Lived experience
  • Debrief
* This applies to Bachelor students (excluding DD participants), recognition of ECTS for Bachelor students will be done together with the recognition of ECTS from the exchange semester.

Voraussetzungen laut Lehrplan

- Exchange semester nomination - Compulsory attendance of CREACT Preparation and Reflection Workshops - Compulsory attendance of webinars - Completion of GCC online modules - Forum participation - Assignments

Schnellinfos

Studiengang

International Programme

Akademischer Grad

International Programme

ECTS Credits

3.00

Unterrichtssprache

Englisch

Studienplan

Vollzeit

Studienjahr, in dem die Lerneinheit angeboten wird

2025

Semester in dem die Lehrveranstaltung angeboten wird

1 WS

Incoming

Nein

Lernergebnisse der Lehrveranstaltung

After successful completion of CREACT outgoing students have acquired the Global Competence Certificate and are able to:

  • Bring into awareness their own characteristic way of framing/behaving in a given cultural context
  • Bring into awareness how another person or group frames/behaves in a given context
  • Manage their thoughts and emotions as they become aware of the nature of the cultural gap between themselves and the culturally different other
  • Bridge the cultural gap by moving toward the other’s way of framing/behaving

Kennzahl der Lehrveranstaltung

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