Intercultural Competence
(auch Basisworkshop zum Schlüsselkompetenzen Zertifikat der Universität des Saarlandes, Fokus "Interkulturelle Kompetenz")
10 Arbeitseinheiten, Zielgruppe: Studierende und Lehrende
Zeit: 04.07.2017 und 05.07.2017, von 16:15 bis 20:30 Uhr
Ort: Campus Center A4 4, Raum 2.01
Intercultural Competence represents one of the key competencies for a successful career entry in institutions, organizations and companies. Especially in international contexts, cultural differences and characteristics can be an obstacle or a benefit to successful cooperation.
This workshop will take a closer look at the basics of intercultural competence as a key competence. Drawing on the classics (Hall, Hofstede, Trompenaars), as well as current and new approaches (Bolten, Müller-Jacquier), we will obtain an overview of the theoretical and practical aspects of intercultural competence regarding personal and organizational interaction. Themes will also include critical reflections of organizational behavior and intercultural psychology (self-perception and the perception by others, culture shock, …). The latter will be the basis for intercultural activities to practice successful interaction and cooperation. With the help of case studies and practical exercises (research-based learning, group work, simulation games,…) content will be examined in depth and reflected through an application-oriented approach.
Workshop Instructor: Dr. Thomas Schmidtgall is a Research Associate at the Center for Key Competencies and University Didactics at Saarland University where he teaches and coordinates a wide range of key competencies. He holds a PhD in cultural studies and has a special expertise in the field of intercultural competence (French-speaking, English-speaking and Spanish-speaking cultures). He has also various working experience in teaching international students as well as in international projects. |
