Intercultural competence in university teaching - an introduction for lecturers

Begin 17. May 2024 - 09:00 Uhr
End 17. May 2024 - 12:15 Uhr

This short online workshop offers university instructors a unique opportunity to sharpen their intercultural sensitivity and develop the skills essential for addressing cultural diversity in higher education.
Discover methods for increasing your intercultural sensitivity and learn techniques for promoting intercultural dialogue and overcoming cultural barriers in teaching. A solid introduction to the field of intercultural communication and intercultural competence provides the foundation on which you will learn to understand and apply the significance and dimensions of intercultural communication and competence.
In our short online workshop, discover how you, as a college instructor, can sharpen your intercultural sensitivity and master the challenges of cultural diversity in higher education.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the short online workshop, participants will be able to:

  • to recognize culturally driven critical interaction situations—based on a fundamental understanding of intercultural communication and culture,

  • to consider possible courses of action for challenging situations,

  • to harness the potential of cultural diversity for higher education, e.g., through techniques that promote intercultural dialogue.

Course Instructor

Dr. Steffi Nothnagel

 

You can find registration details and further information here.

REGISTRATION

 

If you have any questions, please contact Daniel Winkler at or by phone at 03583 612 4595.