WS2008 - International Exchange
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2021 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
4
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Administered by: |
College of Arts, Society & Education |
Available to BA, BSW, BSocSc, BMmJourn, BLang students
This subject introduces students to the concept of intercultural, learning and provides
the opportunity to put that learning into practice through participation in a three
week international exchange in either India or Thailand. Students will engage in critical
preparation activities to develop their ability to recognise and understand their
own cultural context as an essential prerequisite for understanding and interacting
with people from different cultural backgrounds. Once this preparation is complete
students will travel to either India or Thailand and participate in a range of community
based projects supported by staff and students of the host university. The subject
promotes an intercultural learning approach which encourages students to develop an
understanding of culture and cultural difference, in a way that requires critical
reflection on student's own context and experience. During and after the exchange
students will be engaged in a variety of reflection and debriefing activities.
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate the ability to critically reflect upon self, and in particular, aspects
of cultural self;
- demonstrate a critical appreciation of culture, and cultural difference;
- critically consider the implications of intercultural understanding for future professional
practice;
- demonstrate capacity for respectful cross cultural communication and interaction.
Subject Assessment
- Participation > Class participation - (10%) - Individual
- Participation in international exchange - (50%) - Individual
- Written > Reflection/reflective task 1 - (40%) - Individual.
Assumed Knowledge:
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Students must have completed 24 credit points before enrolling in this subject. |
Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.