Intercultural Competence: Learning through Games and Role-Play
This course explores aspects of culture and building intercultural competence through collaborative games and educational role-playing scenarios. It is open to Bachelor and Master students from all faculties with an interest in culture, intercultural communication and learning through games and play, no prior knowledge required.
We value the expected range of languages in this course and use English as language of instruction. Feel free to contact Alexandra Schreiber should you have questions regarding your language proficiency.
About the course
Content
This course is a free-standing interdisciplinary course that aims at developing intercultural competence within the group of students from the ENLIGHT network, to enable personal, academic and professional growth.
In this course you will explore aspects of culture, including your own, and its influence on perception and every day behavior. You will practice your intercultural communication skills through collaborative online games and nano educational role-playing scenarios; and reflect on your learning journey through guided reflection.
Requirements include active participation in the online video sessions, completion of self-paced assignments and a final reflection portfolio. To get the most out of this course we recommend using a computer, a stable internet connection and headphones; a camera is required for most parts during each session.
Learning outcomes
After successful completion you will be able to
- identify aspects of culture, including your own, and examine its influence on perception, communication and behaviour.
- explain theories and frameworks of culture and intercultural competence and transfer those to your own relevant academic and personal contexts.
- demonstrate your intercultural communication skills for culturally sensitive intercultural encounters.
- reflect on your intercultural learning experience through application of guided reflection models.
Programme
This fully online course, March 10-25, 2027, comprises 7 synchronous 90-min online video sessions via Zoom.
Dates: March 10, 12, 15, 17, 22, 24, 25, 2027
Times: 12:15 – 13:45 hrs CET
Teaching method(s)
Online video sessions (7) via Zoom.
Self-paced assignments (2) after week 1 and week 2, each.
Assessment method(s)
Grading system: Pass/Fail or Graded (optional)
Assessment method(s): Reflective portfolio (15 pages max).
Submission due April 30, 2027.
Lecturers
Alexandra Schreiber (
Course dates
Academic Year: 2027
March 10-25, 2027 // 7 video sessions via Zoom.
Session dates: March 10, 12, 15, 17, 22, 24, 25, 2027 // 12:15-13:45 hrs CET
How to apply?
Entry requirements:
No prior knowledge necessary, we invite students from all faculties to apply!
Feel free to contact Alexandra Schreiber in case of any questions:
Students from all ENLIGHT partner universities are eligible to participate. Students who meet the requirements mentioned above apply directly to the host university through Application link. Before applying, students should check with their home faculty or programme whether the course can be included in their curriculum and whether the credits will be recognised. Students from Ghent University must obtain faculty approval by completing this form and having it signed by the Faculty Student Administration.
The host university will select the permitted number of students, inform the students as soon as possible following the application deadline. Selection of course participants will be based on available course capacities. Selection will refer to a “first come first serve” principle across partner universities, i. e. the first applications from each university will be selected to increase diversity in the course. Unsuccessful students will be placed on a waiting list and may get a place in case of drop outs at a later stage but not later than the official beginning of the course.
Students will receive a Transcript of Records following successful completion.
Contact your ENLIGHT coordinator for further information on the application process or consult the linked information:
- University of the Basque Country:
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Contact
Alexandra Schreiber (