Intercultural Workshops
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Our workshops for intercultural qualification comprise three workshop types, either focusing on general, culture-specific or topic-specific training courses.
Participating in our workshops will help you expand your intercultural skills and will also increase your understanding of and capacity to interact with members of our university and target groups coming from different cultural backgrounds.
This training can be credited towards the Cultural Expertise and Excellence certificates. To obtain the certificate, you will need to complete the required workshops – one on general intercultural skills and two topic- oder culture-specific workshops.
We would like to emphasize that there is limited capacity for participation in these workshops! If you are unable to take part, please inform us via email. If you are unable to attend an intercultural workshop you registered for and do not inform us, or only notify us of your absence after 12:00 pm the day before without a valid reason, an attendance restriction of six months will come into effect and you will be unable to participate in our events during this period.
General intercultural workshops (basis and topic-specific training)
Components of the SprInt program: |
One day workshop on "cross cultural |
Target group: |
All research and support staff at TUD (incl. student and research assistants). The participation in this workshop is highly recommended as an introduction in the topic of intercultural competence! |
Language of instruction: |
German |
Lecturer: |
PD Dr. Luisa Conti |
Date and time: |
November 7, 2024, 8:30am to 3:30pm |
Location: |
Mommsenstraße 5, room 14 |
In an increasingly complex society, which is also reflected in the world of work, intercultural competence is more than just dealing with other cultures. It is a crucial key to successfully navigating both private and professional life. This training broadens the view beyond traditional concepts of culture and interculturality. It invites participants to reflect on central aspects of our existence and our interpersonal relationships and to shape them more consciously. By exploring these topics, participants develop a deeper understanding of the diversity of human experience and learn how to apply these insights to their everyday lives.
Contents
- Identity-communication-culture triad
- Realization levels of communication
- Language
- Socio-psychological mechanisms
- Diversity and difference
- Intercultural communication
- Strategies for dealing with uncertainty and misunderstandings
→ Intercultural competence
Components of the SprInt program: |
One day workshop on "cross cultural |
Target group: |
All research and support staff at TUD (incl. student and research assistants). The participation in this workshop is highly recommended as an introduction in the topic of intercultural competence! |
Language of instruction: |
English |
Lecturer: |
Prof. Maik Arnold & Prof. Gala Rebane |
Date and time: |
tba |
Location: |
tba |
Learning Outcomes
- Mastery of intercultural communication and competence
- Acquisition of culture-general knowledge
- Sensitisation to cultural differences
- Effective management of critical intercultural situations in everyday university life
Topics
- Interculturality and experiences of cultural difference
- What is culture? How are our actions and thoughts shaped by culture?
- Cultural self-reflection and building self-awareness
- Cultural dimensions and/or cultural standards as culture-general approaches
- Effective management of interculturality and cultural differences in everyday university life
Methods
- Interactive presentations
- Group work
- Simulation
- Case analysis
- Exercises
- Etc.
Topic-specific workshops
Components of the SprInt program: | One full-day workshop on a ‘subject-specific intercultural skill’ |
Target group: |
All research and support staff at TUD (incl. student and research assistants). We recommend prior participation in a general intercultural workshop. (However, basic training can be completed at a later date.) |
Language of instruction: |
English |
Lecturer : |
Dr. Yiquan Shi |
Date and time: |
September 9, 2024; 9am to 4pm |
Location: |
Fritz-Förster-Bau, room 180, Mommsenstr. 6 |
Components of the SprInt program: | One full-day workshop on a ‘subject-specific intercultural skill’ |
Target group: |
All research and support staff at TUD (incl. student and research assistants). We recommend prior participation in a general intercultural workshop. (However, basic training can be completed at a later date.) |
Language of instruction: |
German |
Lecturer : |
Nikolaos Vagkidis |
Date and time: |
October 24, 2024; 9am to 4pm |
Location: |
tba |
The anti-discrimination workshop provides an interactive and informative platform to raise awareness of different forms of discrimination and to collectively find ways in which we can contribute to building an inclusive and respectful society.
Through a combination of discussions, case studies, (role) play and group activities, participants are encouraged to reflect on prejudices, challenge stereotypical thinking and build empathy for the experiences of other groups discriminated against in society. A safe space is provided in which all voices can be heard.
The workshop aims to promote an open dialog on topics such as racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia and ableism. Another overarching goal is to empower participants to deal with diversity and inclusion in their own work context and beyond.
Components of the SprInt program: | One full-day workshop on a ‘subject-specific intercultural skill’ |
Target group: |
All research and support staff at TUD (incl. student and research assistants). We recommend prior participation in a general intercultural workshop. (However, basic training can be completed at a later date.) |
Language of instruction: |
English |
Lecturer : |
Jyotika Dalal |
Date and time: |
November 13, 2024; 8am to 4pm |
Location: |
FOE-180, Mommsenstr. 6 |
This seminar is aimed at both German and international academic staff, with the goal of
providing the participants with an introduction to the practical knowledge and skills they
would need to successfully interact in intercultural settings. These include both multicultural classrooms as well as culturally diverse research teams, which are increasingly common at German universities.
Starting with an overview of the concept of culture, the participants will engage with their
own cultural imprints, in order to understand the influence that this background has on
one’s behaviour and communication. They will then take a closer look at different cultural
characteristics and value systems, thus moving from self awareness to awareness of the
others. Using various interactive methods, they will reflect on the influence of these systems on ways of thinking and learning. They will also engage with the perception of own identity, looking at the connection between culture and identity, while also becoming aware of other factors that influence this complex area. This will help the participants to not only appreciate the differences and similarities, but also create an understanding for the underlying sources of the same.
Another important focus in this seminar is the sensitisation for subtle signs that could indicate possible points of friction in intercultural encounters, in order to find ways to manage these effectively. The participants’ own experiences play a vital role using practical examples and their personal experiences, they will apply the new insights and
critically reflect on intercultural encounters, thus developing their intercultural competence and promoting intercultural interactions with their colleagues and students from different backgrounds.
Culture-specific workshops
Components of SprInt program: |
One-day seminar "culture-specific intercultural competence" |
Target group: |
All research and support staff at TUD (incl. student and research assistants) We recommend prior participation in a general intercultural workshop. (However, basic training can be completed at a later date.) |
Language of instruction: |
German |
Lecturer: | Dr. Carsten Storm |
Date and time: |
Tuesday, October 29, 2024; 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Ort: |
Fritz-Förster-Bau, room 147, Mommsenstr. 6 |
Taiwan is often perceived as the other China. However, diverse historical and contemporary cultural influences have given rise to a Taiwanese culture whose uniqueness lies precisely in its hybridity. Nowadays, this quality shapes the identity and self-perception of many people in Taiwan. The diversity and the individual coexistence of different cultural standards can make collaboration with Taiwanese colleagues or students difficult. Ideally, participants should contribute their own experiences and perceived problems. Participants acquire the ability to act independently and competently in communication situations.
Contents
- Background information on Taiwan's identity, culture and education system
- Sensitization for the remarkable environment of intercultural communication with Taiwanese people
- Identification and analysis of intercultural problems and development of target-oriented solutions based on case studies
- Consideration of the following aspects in particular: Hierarchy, work ethics, ambiguity, opinion-forming and conduct in debates (in open exchange of experiences, group work and discussions)
Components of SprInt program: |
One-day seminar "culture-specific intercultural competence" |
Target group: |
All research and support staff at TUD (incl. student and research assistants) We recommend prior participation in a general intercultural workshop. (However, basic training can be completed at a later date.) |
Language of instruction: |
German |
Lecturer: | Jyotika Dalal |
Date and time: |
Tuesday, November 12, 2024; 8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Ort: |
tba |
Contents
- India - economy, politics, society and religion, cultural characteristics
- Values and ways of thinking, hierarchies, roles and relationships, gender roles, teaching and learning culture
- Outstanding features of Indian communication
- Communication strategies in everyday life and in education
- Raising awareness of and dealing with culture-related misunderstandings, with special attention university communication
Components of SprInt program: |
One-day seminar "culture-specific intercultural competence" |
Target group: |
All research and support staff at TUD (incl. student and research assistants) We recommend prior participation in a general intercultural workshop. (However, basic training can be completed at a later date.) |
Language of instruction: |
German |
Lecturer: | Irena Morajko-Welzel |
Date and time: |
Friday, November 29, 2024; 9am to 4 pm |
Ort: |
Fritz-Förster-Bau, room 180, Mommsenstraße 6 |
The aim of the seminar is to provide participants with basic knowledge for dealing with colleagues and cooperation partners from Central and Eastern European countries (Poland, the Czech Republic and Ukraine) in a culturally sensitive manner. Participants will receive practical tips and ideas for developing individual strategies for dealing with unfamiliar intercultural situations.
Contents
- Communication: How can I organize communication efficiently?
- Flexibility: How do I deal with the spontaneity of my partners?
- Hierarchies: What impact do they have in higher education?
- Professional and private: Why do the two levels mix in cooperations?
- Women and men: How do I deal with gender and gender roles in these countries?
Additional programs at TUD Dresden University of Technology
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