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LS2600 Global Competence 3.0 hp

Course memo Spring 2022-60228

Version 1 – 03/18/2022, 11:04:08 PM

Course offering

CGC (Start date 21/03/2022, English)

Language Of Instruction

English

Offered By

ITM/Learning in Engineering Sciences

Course memo Spring 2022

Administrera Om kursen

The course is the third and final step towards KTH's Certificate of Global Competence (CGC), where the first step is the course LS1600 Intercultural Competence, and the second step involves a minimum of 8 weeks of intercultural activities, such as virtual or physical exchange studies, Minor Field Studies (MFS), KTH Field Studies, international degree projects, internships abroad, or 'internationalisation at home' activities, where international students may count their time in Sweden.

For more information: www.kth.se/globalcompetence

Headings denoted with an asterisk ( * ) is retrieved from the course syllabus version Autumn 2021

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

The course a continuation of LS1600 Intercultural competence and the students' own experiences from the stay abroad that together with LS1600 constitute entry requirements.

The course gives a specialised understanding of how personal and cultural variation and diversity influence understanding, feelings, decision-making, communication and teamwork, based in theory and experience.

We examine strategies and methods to strengthen inter-cultural understanding and interaction in order to value and utilise personal and cultural differences in a constructive, creative and ethical way.

Emphases during the course are global citizenship, sustainable development, situation-adapted leadership in inter-cultural environments, professional roles, professional ethics and communicative leadership in inter-cultural or interdisciplinary teamwork, and employability.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• Report an understanding of how personal and cultural variation and diversity influence understanding, feelings, decision-making, communication and teamwork, based on theory and experiences.

• Problematise one's own and others' descriptions of culture and identifications based on, for example, gender, nationality, ethnicity, class, age, language and profession, from relevant theories and experiences.

• Work constructively, creatively, ethically and solution-oriented, with critical inter-cultural situations related to multi-disciplinary and inter-cultural teamwork and leadership.

• Critically reflect on how intercultural competence relates to KTH's core values, global citizenship, and sustainable development.

• Report systematically documented and critically self-reflective descriptions of personal inter-cultural experiences and learning relevant for your future working life.

Detailed plan

Learning activities Main focus
Welcome module
Get familiar with the course content and structure. Introduce yourself in "Tell us about yourself" section.
  • course structure and literature
  • examination requirements
  • self-introduction

Module 1. Introduction to Global Competence. 

April 4 - April 10

Live Webinar Session 1. Introduction to the course. Global Competence

April 4, 17:00 - 20:00, online via ZOOM
  • Course introduction
  • Dimensions of Global Competence (PISA)
  • Goals for Sustainable Development
  • Global Competence Project intro and guidelines

Group Discussion Forum Questions

Deadline: April 6
  • Participate in a group discussion related to the topic of the week
  • Share your thoughts, opinions, ideas
  • Discuss your views with other group members

Module 2. Global Competence Framework: Dimension 1-2.

April 11 - April 24

Dimension 1. Examining local, global and intercultural issues.

Reflection and analysis of own experience in the frame of Dimension 1 which focuses on:

  • Noticing and understanding different perspectives  
  • Examining the influence of diversity on communication, teamwork, ect
  • Recognizing own value and value of each person in a global community
  • Examining own curiosity

Dimension 2. Understanding and appreciating the perspectives and worldviews of others.

Reflection and analysis of own experience in the frame of Dimension 2 which focuses on:

  • Assessing own open-mindness
  • Considering multiple perspectives and opinions
  • Analysing cultural influences, connections, and contexts using knowledge and skills acquired in LS1600 Intercultural Competence course, as well as your own experience

Group Assignment 1. Culture Shock and integration to a new environment 


Deadline: April 22
  • Setting up communication and workflow with your group (applying previous learning in IC and teamwork in practice)
  • Sharing and exchanging experiences with each other in a group setting
  • Analysing similarities and differences in relation to how group members experienced culture shock, integrated in a new culture, etc

Module 3. Global Competence Framework: Dimension 3-4.

April 25 - May 1

Dimension 3. Engaging in open interactions across cultures.

Reflection and analysis of own experience in the frame of Dimension 3 which focuses on:

  • Communicating, sharing ideas, taking decisions with diverse teams/groups
  • Assessing own active listening skills and their contribution to the quality of communication in a team or one-on-one
  • Tailoring your communication to the audience specifics

Dimension 4. Taking Action for collective wellbeing and sustainable development.

Reflection and analysis of own experience in the frame of Dimension 4 which focuses on:

  • Using evidence and values to guide your plans and actions
  • Assessing potential impact of own behaviour on teamwork, decision-making, leadership
  • Applying creative thinking and solving problems
  • Respecting individual dignity, differences and human rights
  • Managing diversity with awareness and understanding

Group Discussion Forum 

Deadline: April 27
  • Participate in a group discussion related to the topic of the week
  • Share your thoughts, opinions, ideas
  • Discuss your views with other group members

Module 4. I am a Global Citizen.

May 2 - May 15

Live Webinar Session 2. Global Citizenship and Education


May 2, 17:00 - 20:00, online via ZOOM
  • Global Citizenship Education
  • Global domains of learning
  • Assessing your role as a global citizen 

Expanding your understanding of Global Competence

Reflection and analysis of own experience which focuses on:

  • Apply global competence skills in practice
  • Search for relevant information
  • Analyse data reflecting on various perspectives
  • Engage into an open discussion with peers

Group Discussion Forum

Deadline: May 4
  • Participate in a group discussion related to the topic of the week
  • Share your thoughts, opinions, ideas
  • Discuss your views with other group members

Group Assignment 2. Expanding your global competence in practice 


Deadline: May 13
  • Setting up communication and workflow with your group (applying previous learning in IC and teamwork in practice)
  • Sharing responsibilities
  • Analysing specific global matters, drawing conclusions based on facts
  • Engaging in an open discussion with peers in your group 

Module 5. My Global Competence Project. 

May 16 - May 29

My Global Competence Project: Final touch and submission

Individual submission deadline: May 24
  • Bring all your reflections and Global Competence Project milestones together to one piece of creative work - your digital story
  • Follow the guidelines for the project in Canvas

My Global Competence Project: Group Peer Review


Peer review submission deadline: May 27
  • Follow the guidelines for the project peer review in Canvas


Schema VT-2022-CGC-3

Preparations before course start

Recommended prerequisites

Admission requirements for programme students: Completed LS1600 and approved and completed exchange studies, internship abroad or Minor Field Studies. For international students in Sweden: completed LS1600

Literature

Reading material will be available in or through Canvas.

Examination and completion

Grading scale

P, F

Examination

  • LEXA - Continuous Assessment, 3.0 credits, Grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Continuous examination.

Under certain circumstances, other examination formats may be used.

The section below is not retrieved from the course syllabus:

LEXA - Continuous Assessment, 3.0 credits, grade scale: P/F.

This is a Pass/Fail course. In order to Pass you should complete the following:

  1. Presence and active participation in Webinar 1 and 2 online
  2. Discussion Forum (mandatory questions to reflect on and discuss in your groups in online format in Canvas)
  3. Group Assignment 1 and Group Assignment 2
  4. Final Global Competence Project 

Deadlines and specific detailed requirements for “Pass” grade are presented in Canvas in instructions for each assignment. If you have further questions in relation to the course grading system, feel free to contact us.

Other requirements for final grade

All examination items passed.

Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

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Round Facts

Start date

21 Mar 2022

Course offering

  • CGC Spring 2022-60228

Language Of Instruction

English

Offered By

ITM/Learning in Engineering Sciences

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