WORKING IN MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT

Theoretical introduction

Internationalization of universities has become a hallmark of the majority of educational systems in the world. Foreign exchange programmes provide students with many possibilities, i.e.: studying the same programme abroad, learning about the culture, society and traditions of the host country, and finally meeting new people. Foreign exchange students attend classes and lectures like home students; that is why, one of the crucial elements of these classes and lectures is engaging foreign exchange students in all the activities performed during classes and lectures, facilitating them, and expressing willingness to learn about the cultures and sociocultural contexts they represent. 

It sometimes happens that foreign exchange students feel excluded during classes and lectures and their participation is rather passive than active. Additionally, cultural, and social      norms, attitudes, language barrier and problems with accommodation may result in unwillingness to cooperate, fear and lack of confidence. 

Building a feeling of community and safety space in which every student has the same opportunities and works according to the same rules and shared values is a key element of each class or lecture which   involves foreign exchange students.

Exercise I: NET

Exercise II: INTERVIEW WITH AN EXPERT

Exercise III: WHO KNOWS?

Exercise IV: IN MY COUNTRY…

Exercise V: COMMON PROJECT

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