Intercultural Competence (M3)
Course
Join this module if you want to get familiar with theories about culture and intercultural competences.
Possible Combinations
This module can be combined with English in Danish state schools with experiences from internship (SEM 2) and a traineeship in Social Work (max. 10 ECTS) to give a total of 30 ECTS.
Target Group
Danish or Exchange students from various faculties or programs of study who have been permitted to study at a university or a University College. The course is particularly suitable for students in the faculties of education, social sciences and humanities.
In order to participate, students must speak English at a B2 level (at least level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), but preferably level C1). See the section on proof of English Proficiency.
Purpose
The students will achieve knowledge of
- theories about culture and intercultural competence
- culture and society in English-speaking countries
- intercultural communicative competence in relation to other cultures
- linguistic variations of English in a global perspective
Proof of English proficiency
All applicants for this offer must show proof of English language proficiency corresponding to a minimum of B2 on the CEFR scale. This can be done by submitting one of the accepted language certificates through the application form.
The accepted certificates and minimum requirements are:
- IELTS: Minimum score: 6.5
- TOEFL internet-based test: Minimum score: 83
- Cambridge ESOL examinations: Advanced/CAE or Proficiency/CPE - Grade: C, B or A
- Cambridge ESOL examinations First Certificate: Grade: A
- Oxford Online Placement test: Minimum score: 75 overall + 75 in each subtest
The submitted certificates must not be older than 3 years to be considered valid.
If the applicant does not upload an English test, they will automatically be invited to complete an online test issued by UCL. Applicants may also be invited for an online interview upon our request.
Teaching Methods
All teaching and counselling is in oral and written English. You will experience various teaching methods such as lectures, presentations, dialogue, exchange of experiences, group work, independent studies and a project work at the end of the module.
Conditions
In order to complete the module and obtain a certificate, the student has to:
- attend and participate actively in class
- present a didactic design or other practical material related to the subject matter
- present an ICT-based product with focus on intercultural competence
- give and receive peer-feedback
Tuition Fee
Not applicable for EU/EEA-students and exchange students from partner institutions, all other students must pay. In this case, please send an e-mail to international@ucl.dk to learn more.
Type of Activity
Theoretical and practical module.
Workload
80 instructional (face-to-face) lessons or counselling, as well as preparations for each class, group work and assignment completion.
Learning Outcome
- Plan, carry out, evaluate and develop didactic designs or other practical material related to the subject matter
- Achieve and apply knowledge about topics related to intercultural competence, culture and society
The examination is the presentation of a portfolio consisting of
- a presentation a didactic design or practical material related to the subject matter
- a presentation of a project with a topic related to intercultural competence
- give and receive peer-feedback of the presentations.
The student will be awarded a grade of pass/fail.