Modul "Intercultural Competency for Germany"
General Information
Within the project "TNB-STEP" a module has been developed to prepare our foreign students for their stay abroad in Germany. This module provides basic knowledge as well as an introduction to the following topics based on practical case studies:
- German culture
- Communication
- Daily life in Germany
- Student life in Germany
- Working in Germany
- Adjusting and Reentry
The module takes place mainly online and consists of several online workshops, self-work as well as a final face-to-face event with us at Mittweida University of Applied Sciences.
The target group are international students who are planning to study full-time at the HSMW.
The course language is English. Previous knowledge is not necessary.
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Goals
By attending the module the following goals are aimed at:
- Explore and become better acquainted with German culture, thereby reducing misunderstandings
- Develop coping skills in dealing with potential challenges in Germany
- Facilitate a successful transition into the German culture
- Facilitate entry into German student life and into the German workforce as a student
Target group and procedure
- Are you an international student planning to study full-time at Mittweida University of Applied Sciences next semester or the semester after?
Then we are the right place for you!
- How does it work?
We meet online once a week for 1.5 hours. Here you will learn important information about German culture, German customs and various everyday topics that will be relevant in your later stay in Germany. At the end, each course participant must give an oral group presentation as a reflection on the course content and topics learned. The last workshop and the final presentations will take place in presence.
- What's in store for you?
A mix of different learning methods such as case studies, partner and group work, discussion groups, videos, quizzes and self-study material. In other words, a lot of fun!
- What is the benefit for you?
You will learn a lot about "the Germans" and about the most important topics as a student in Germany. This will prepare you in the best possible way for your future studies in Mittweida, expand your English vocabulary and get to know the other foreign students in advance. After successful completion of the entire module, you will then receive 2,5 ECTS. - Who is the course not intended for?
For international students who only want to spend an exchange semester at the Hochschule Mittweida. You must be enrolled for a full-time course at HSMW.