| Detailed information | 
                    
                                
                    
                      | Original study plan | 
                      Bachelor's programme International Business Administration 2021W | 
                    
                      
                    
                      | Objectives | 
                      Students become aware of the intercultural challenges (e.g. culture shock) they might face during their studies abroad and upon returning to the home university (e.g. reverse culture shock). 
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                      | Subject | 
                      The following topics will be covered:
- reflecting on their own culture
 - becoming aware of cultural differences
 - reflecting on the host culture and the differences experienced
 - learning about theories of culture and intercultural communication…
 - coming to terms with experiences made while studying and living abroad
 
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                      | Criteria for evaluation | 
                      (oral) participation, 2 reflective papers
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                      | Methods | 
                      lecture, pair and group work, (short) presentations, role plays
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                      | Language | 
                      English | 
                    
                      
                    
                      | Study material | 
                      all relevant material will be uploaded on moodle
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                      | Changing subject? | 
                      No | 
                    
                                        
                      | Further information | 
                      students should do this course before and after they go abroad
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