- This course prepares students for an international placement. Topics include an introduction to international operations (business, health care, social programming, etc.) development, and social responsibility. Students are exposed to general concepts of intercultural communication as well as culture-specific information. Personal risk management, logistics, and expectations for reporting are included.
Students will become familiar with the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to be an effective global participant. Following a detailed rubric, students will assess their readiness and identify competency gaps. The course concludes with a personal plan for further education and career planning. This course may be delivered in a variety of ways: concentrated face-to-face format, distance/online delivery, or a hybrid/blended approach.
This course enables students participating in an international project placement to frame the experience as an educational endeavour. Students reflect on the ways in which their past discipline-specific learning has been applied or adapted in the international setting. Students also reflect on their growth in understanding of international, intercultural and global issues. Reflection and learning is documented in a detailed, semi-structured journal. Regular communication with an instructor helps students consider new questions and identify significant areas for personal development during the experience.
