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Course Description
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Course Name
Working Across Cultures in a Global World
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Host University
University of Westminster
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Location
London, England
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Area of Study
Peace and Conflict Studies
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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UK Credits
20 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units6
Hours & Credits
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Overview
This course springs from the importance of intercultural competencies for the 21st century personal and professionalworlds. It starts by supporting students in analysing their intercultural engagement during their time in London,focusing specifically on the identification of the challenges inherent in living and working in multicultural environments. It continues by developing, through interactive activities, skills such as recognising, acknowledging, mediating and reacting to a variety of cultural expectations and norms of behaviour. The course contains throughout a reflective strand which involves students in reflecting on their intercultural reactions and how they could be developed.Assessment: Coursework 1 - Intercultural Analysis (50%) ; Coursework 2 - Case Study (50%).*All transcripts are issued in UK credits.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
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