Vak: Professional Skills 7: Intercultural facilitation credits: 5

Vakcode
ICVB25ICF
Naam
Professional Skills 7: Intercultural facilitation
Studiejaar
2025-2026
ECTS credits
5
Taal
Engels
Coördinator
T.I. Voaides
Werkvormen
  • Practicum / Training
Toetsen
  • Intercultural Facilitation - Overige toetsing
  • Sensitive Intercultural Advice - Overige toetsing

Leeruitkomsten

Competences Programme learning outcomes (PLO) at level 2 Test for which the PLO applies
  1. Context & strategy
1. Analyse real-world scenarios of intercultural challenges within an organization and propose appropriate facilitation strategies to address them Workshop design
Facilitation Practice Design
  1. Target group & behaviour
The student understands how the Intercultural Development Inventory reflects on their personal level of intercultural sensitivity and translates it in actionable steps in their Individual Development Plan.  
4. Analyse the needs, wishes and intercultural factors of multiple stakeholders, and translate them into simple professional products (facilitation interventions and workshops) Workshop design
Facilitation Practice Design
  1. Concept & creation
The student recognizes different cultural basic assumptions and values in various intercultural incidents and applies theoretical concepts in the advice (Cultural Detective, DMIS, TOPOI, Diavers, Oppression and Privilege).   
6. Design a short interactive workshop to communicate and facilitate organizational change Workshop design
Facilitation Practice Design
8. Create relevant content that addresses the specific cultural and contextual needs of the target audience, to develop an implementable workshop Workshop design
Facilitation Practice Design
  1. Persuasion & commitment
The student adapts their communication style to communicate both effectively and appropriately in a variety of intercultural interactions and contexts.   
10. Advise the organization on how to use facilitative methods to achieve its goals, taking into account the organization's specific objectives Workshop design
Facilitation Practice Design
11. Communicate in a clear, target group-oriented, professional, and concise manner—both orally and in writing—to effectively engage the audience and foster commitment during the workshop Workshop implementation
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Inhoud

In this skills class, students focus on applying facilitative methods essential for communication professionals working in organizations undergoing change. They learn to design and implement workshops in multicultural settings, using a variety of facilitation techniques and tools to effectively engage diverse groups. The class also emphasizes giving interculturally sensitive advice and helping clients navigate cultural differences within the context of managing organizational change.
This hands-on class complements lectures and seminars on intercultural communication and facilitation, allowing students to refine their ability to manage and facilitate productive discussions in diverse environments
 

School(s)

  • Instituut voor Communicatie, Media & IT