CREACT Virtual Learning

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

Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools

Learning videos and participant handbook provided by AFS (GCC)

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Group discussions, forum posts, individual reflection assignments, self-learning educational videos

Assessment methods and criteria

See CREACT module description.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Attendance of CREACT Preparation Workshop

Infos

Degree programme

International Programme

Cycle

International Programme

ECTS Credits

1.00

Language of instruction

English

Curriculum

Full-Time

Academic year

2023

Semester

1 WS

Incoming

No

Learning outcome

After successful completion of CREACT Virtual Learning, outgoing students are able to reflect on their own and others characteristic ways of framing/behaving in a given cultural context, to manage their thoughts and emotions as they become aware of the nature of the cultural gap between themselves and the culturally different other and to bridge the cultural gap by moving toward the other’s way of framing/behaving.

Course code

0000-17-03-VZ-DE-22b