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Media, Design en IT
JAP : Crossing Borders41144/3495/2526/1/79
Study guide

JAP : Crossing Borders

41144/3495/2526/1/79
Academic year 2025-26
Is found in:
  • International programmes Media, Design and IT
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 4 credits
Co-ordinator: Van den Bulck Helga
Languages: English
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of deliberation: This course unit is eligible for deliberation according to the criteria as determined by the degree programme you are enrolled in.
Total study time: 104,00 hours

Component code

IPMDI/JAP/005

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Short description

This course is about intercultural differences and you experiencing them. The main focus of this course is the importance of intercultural competence.

Starting with insights on your own cultural identity, intercultural skills and communication the following subjects will be covered: demographic and cultural issues, narrative approach, communication models and patterns, dimensions of culture, cultural adaptations perspectives, culture shock and intercultural competence. The assignments will reflect on your intercultural experience which will have broadened your horizon and intercultural skills.

Course content

This course is about intercultural differences and you experiencing them. The heart of the course is an intercultural experience in any setting. In relation to this experience you check your knowledge about the topics of the course. The main focus of this course is the importance of intercultural competence.
Starting with insights on your own cultural identity, intercultural skills and communication the following subjects will be covered: demographic and cultural issues, narrative approach, communication models and patterns, dimensions of culture, cultural adaptations perspectives, culture shock and intercultural competence. The assignments will reflect on your intercultural experience which will have broadened your horizon and intercultural skills.

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Lectures and / or tutorials8,00 hours
Practicum12,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours84,00 hours

Evaluation (text)

Skills assessment permanently during class weeks (Permanent evaluation) and multiple assignments.