Area Studies (E)
Niveau
first cycle, Bachelor
Learning outcomes of the courses/module
The participants:
• are given the opportunity to make an informed decision about their exchange semester.
• are given a general overview of the partner institutions and their course options in order to be able to make a selection depending on their preference and suitability.
• are given the opportunity to consider their expectations and challenge their current thoughts on intercultural learning.
• are equipped with the tools necessary to get the most out of their intercultural encounter.
• get to know the challenges in the field of intercultural relations and international business relations.
• learn the inter-cultural and transcultural discourse.
• are familiar with terms from cultural analysis and cultural studies and can classify them.
• are given the opportunity to make an informed decision about their exchange semester.
• are given a general overview of the partner institutions and their course options in order to be able to make a selection depending on their preference and suitability.
• are given the opportunity to consider their expectations and challenge their current thoughts on intercultural learning.
• are equipped with the tools necessary to get the most out of their intercultural encounter.
• get to know the challenges in the field of intercultural relations and international business relations.
• learn the inter-cultural and transcultural discourse.
• are familiar with terms from cultural analysis and cultural studies and can classify them.
Prerequisites for the course
not applicable
Course content
• Expectations and advantages of an exchange semester
• intercultural awareness
• Location analysis / LESCANT model
• Travel tips & resources, culture shocks and re-entry shock
• Countries, partner universities and choices of degree programs, area studies by region
• Cultural Studies
• Cultural analysis
• Cultural policy
• intercultural awareness
• Location analysis / LESCANT model
• Travel tips & resources, culture shocks and re-entry shock
• Countries, partner universities and choices of degree programs, area studies by region
• Cultural Studies
• Cultural analysis
• Cultural policy
Recommended specialist literature
Study Abroad, EducationDynamics, LLC, (online) http://www.studyabroad.com (Accessed: May 22, 2025)
Thomas, D., Inkson, K., 2017. Cultural Intelligence. Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc.
Urgun, D., Seidel, J., Vangeli, E., Borges, M., & de Oliveira, R. F. (2025). Exploring the impact of cross-cultural training on cultural competence and cultural intelligence: A narrative systematic literature review. Frontiers in Psychology, 16, Article 1511788. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1511788
Thomas, D., Inkson, K., 2017. Cultural Intelligence. Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc.
Urgun, D., Seidel, J., Vangeli, E., Borges, M., & de Oliveira, R. F. (2025). Exploring the impact of cross-cultural training on cultural competence and cultural intelligence: A narrative systematic literature review. Frontiers in Psychology, 16, Article 1511788. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1511788
Assessment methods and criteria
Portfolio exam
Language
English
Number of ECTS credits awarded
1.5
Semester hours per week
Planned teaching and learning method
integrated course, case studies, discussion, group work, presentations
Semester/trimester in which the course/module is offered
3