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Overview
Key facts
Businesses know that productivity depends on a workforce that is socially and emotionally competent. If you want to become successful in a diverse world, a large part of that success will depend on your ability to communicate and negotiate among diverse cultures.
The Intercultural Competence programme at the University of Groningen entails recognizing cultural differences, understanding how these differences influence interaction and maximizing that knowledge in order to minimize misunderstanding.
The offered program will be taught by a senior practitioner in the field with more than 10 years’ experience in intercultural training development and delivery and will cover everything from cultural stereotypes to cognitive and communication styles.
Learning outcomes
After this course you will be able to:
- Better understand the differences between cultural stereotypes and cultural generalizations.
- Recognize and deploy different styles of communication.
- Gain a theoretical understanding of intercultural competence development.
- Gain a deeper insight into your own culture.
Programme Structure
What is it in for you?- Gain a deeper insight into your own culture
- Learn more about different behavioral and communication patterns
- Share critical intercultural incidents and best practices
- Develop your own intercultural competence by doing exercises, games and simulations
- Learn how to deploy intercultural competence development in your academic and/or professional field(s)
Audience
This summer school is intended for BA, MA and PhD students. Prior knowledge of the field of intercultural communication is preferred, yet, not necessary.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Communication Studies International Relations View 3 other Short Courses in Communication Studies in NetherlandsAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- It is expected that the participants have a sufficient command of the English language to actively participate in the discussions and to present their own work in English
- A letter of motivation (max 1 A4) in which you describe your interest in intercultural competence. Make the case for why we should choose you to attend the summer school on Intercultural Competence
- A copy of your CV
Tuition Fee
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International
175 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 175 EUR for the full programme during 5 days. -
EU/EEA
175 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 175 EUR for the full programme during 5 days.
Living costs for Groningen
750 - 1000 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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