Intercultural competence course

Intercultural competence course (in English) is designed to give students the capacity to examine global and intercultural issues, to appreciate the perspectives and world views of others, engage in open, appropriate and effective interactions with people from different cultures, and to act for sustainable development and collective well-being.

In this course, you will learn…

• To evaluate information, formulate arguments and explain complex situations or problems

• Identify and analyse multiple perspectives and world views

• Understand differences in communication

• Evaluate actions and consequences

By the end of the course, you will…

• Examine issues and situations of local, global and cultural significance (e.g. poverty, economic interdependence, migration, inequality, environmental risks, conflicts, exchanges across cultures and cultural stereotypes);

• Learn how to establish positive interactions with people of different national, social, ethnic, religious backgrounds or gender;

• Recognise perspectives with an awareness of one’s own cultural lens and biases as well as those of other people;

• Examine communicative contexts, conventions and markers of respect;

• Weigh actions and consequences to identify solutions for issues within local, regional and global contexts.

Modules

1. Examine the issues of local, global and cultural significance.

2. Understand and appreciate the perspectives and world views of others

3. Engage in open, appropriate and effective interactions across cultures.

4. Take action for collective well-being and sustainable development.

Schedule

The course will happen in the period from September to December 2022.

A total of 17 classes of 90 minutes are planned. 12 of those are live online classes and 5 are meant for individual or group work.

The price of the course is 50 €

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Course teacher

The course teacher is being confirmed

All Edumus School teachers are practising professionals who work daily in the course field and are experts in the topic. We will announce the teacher of this course as soon as we have more information!

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Frequently asked questions

• How is studying taking place at Edumus School?

  Edumus School is a fully distance learning school. Lessons happen in live video conferences, and in addition to online lessons, students are given homework and out-of-class assignments.

• Who are the students at Edumus School?

  Upper secondary / high school students from several countries in Europe can study at Edumus School. Our courses are mostly designed for upper secondary / high school students (grades 10-12), but they are also open to students of younger age.

• Who are the teachers at Edumus School?

  At Edumus School, you will be taught by professionals in their field, who work in the course area on a daily basis. Before starting the course, all Edumus School teachers undergo a modern pedagogical and distance learning training.

• When do the online lessons take place?

  The live online lessons take place once or twice a week, outside school hours or on weekends. The exact times of the lessons will be agreed once the whole group is booked (unless specified differently on the course page).

• How do I pay for the course?

  The course fee is generally paid by the student. Some schools are ready to pay for such courses – you must apply in writing to your school administration. Edumus School does not guarantee that the school will reimburse your course fees.

• Can I count the course in my school?

  Each student who completes the course receives a certificate. If the course suits your school's programme, it can be accounted as an elective course. To do this, you must apply to the management of your school (specific requirements may vary from school to school).

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