Intercultural Competences

This one-day workshop is aimed at both international and German students who are interested in reflecting on their own culture and discovering how the concept of culture influences their everyday lives.

The main aim of the training is to raise awareness of different culturally influenced communication. We will also take a closer look at specific strategies for dealing with (intercultural) conflicts and refer to practical examples.

The workshop will be held in English.

You can have this intercultural training credited towards the Certificate of Intercultural Competence.

The dates will be announced in good time in our semester program.

Are you studying in German, but German is not your mother tongue? Have you ever experienced linguistic "faux pas"? Have you ever asked yourself the question when you actually should call someone „Du“ or „Sie“? Do you sometimes have the feeling that you don't understand what the person talking to you really wants to say to you? In several workshops we will try to find answers to these and other questions. Very good German language skills are required (B2/C1).

Further details

Studying abroad is exciting, but also brings challenges. We will look at various aspects from an intercultural perspective, including

1. Stereotypes and Prejudices: How do prejudices arise, and how do they shape our everyday interactions? We reflect on our own assumptions and develop a more mindful and conscious approach to dealing with them.
2. Culture shock: what is culture shock, why has probably everyone* had one and how can you deal with it?
3. Learning and teaching styles: How do learning and teaching traditions differ in an academic environment. Why can this lead to misunderstandings and why shouldn't you be afraid of making mistakes?
4. Communication on Campus: What conventions exist in communication between teachers and students? Why can misunderstandings quickly arise and how can conflicts be resolved?

These session will be in English.

The dates will be announced in good time in our semester program.

In this one-day training, we reflect on our own diversity, explore different dimensions of diversity, and uncover unconscious biases, stereotypes, and discrimination. Together, we develop strategies to foster a respectful and inclusive attitude in our studies, daily life, and future careers. An interactive session to raise awareness, understanding, and conscious engagement with diversity. 

You can have this training credited towards the Certificate of Intercultural Competence.

The workshop will be held in English.

The dates will be announced in good time in our semester program.