35452 - Intercultural Exchange between Poland and Germany Modulübersicht

Module Number: 35452 - module is no longer offered from SS 2013
Module Title:Intercultural Exchange between Poland and Germany
  Interkultureller Austausch zwischen Polen und Deutschland
Department: Faculty 3 - Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Industrial Engineering
Responsible Staff Member:
  • Prof. Dr.-Ing. Schwarz, Harald
Language of Teaching / Examination:English
Duration:2 semesters
Frequency of Offer: Every winter semester
Credits: 6
Learning Outcome:The students will develop an intercultural understanding of East Europe and through the excursion in the field of power engineering in Germany or Poland will receive a broad overview of the working methods in both countries. Through this module the students will develop a deeper understanding of historic, cultural, political, social and economic relationships, that will stimulate a more responsible action within a German-Polish neighbourhood.
Contents:

The module begins with a intercultural seminar in English and German that is offered by the guest lecturer from TU Wroclaw. The seminar will not only present the facts about polish history and culture as well as political and social system, but will also offer the views on the mentality and the perceptions of Germany by the polish people. Moreover, some language ice-breaker will be offered in polish language. A similar seminar takes place in Breslau for the students enrolled there.

In the following summer semester a 5-7 day student excursion will take place either in Poland or in Germany. It will offer not only technical, economical or ecological aspects, but will also allow gaining some practical cultural experience. An important experience element is an independent and informal communication with another side.

Recommended Prerequisites:None
Mandatory Prerequisites:None
Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Seminar / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Practical training / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Self organised studies / 120 Hours
Teaching Materials and Literature:Script
Module Examination:Unspecified - Specification from winter semester 2016/17 required!
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:The average grade will be assessed through an exam in "Intercultural Competence"
Evaluation of Module Examination:Performance Verification – graded
Limited Number of Participants:None
Part of the Study Programme:
  • no assignment
Remarks:The seminar "Intercultural competence" will be offered by Dr.-Ing. Przemyslaw Janik, TU Wroclaw. It will be offered in English, German and Polish.
Module Components:Intercultural Exchange between Poland and Germany (seminar)
Components to be offered in the Current Semester:
  • no assignment
Follow-up Module/s: Phase-out module since: 24.07.2012