CREACT Cross-Cultural Reflection and Action

Brief description

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

Mode of delivery

face to face

Type

compulsory

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

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

Assessment methods and criteria

- Workshops in Vienna - Webinars - Video lessons 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%) o Preparation session o All four webinars o Reflection Session - Completion of all 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

Prerequisites and co-requisites

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

Infos

Degree programme

International Programme

Cycle

International Programme

ECTS Credits

3.00

Language of instruction

English

Curriculum

Full-Time

Academic year

2025

Semester

1 WS

Incoming

Learning outcome

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

Course code

0000-17-04-VZ-DE-M01

CREACT Cross-Cultural Reflection and Action