People from over 120 different nations study and work at the University of Siegen. The associated diversity of cultures is an enormous enrichment and at the same time poses new challenges for living together.
With our range of intercultural workshops and sessions, we want to provide opportunities for exchange and enhance mutual understanding.
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Critical Incidents from the point of view of Studentenwerke and higher education institutions. 30 case studies from Germany with 93 intercultural comments by students and staff. For every-day use and training.
Cultural awareness and expression handbook (2016)
Cultural awareness and expression is one of the eight key competences that form the reference tool which EU Member States to be integrate into strategies and infrastructure in the context of lifelong learning. Training in the key competences – in the shape of knowledge, skills and attitudes – is seen as fundamental for each individual in 21st century society. The interdependency and transversal nature of all eight key competences should be underlined. Cultural awareness has a strong impact on our ability to learn social, civic and intercultural competences, as well as on our sense of initiative and entrepreneurship. Report and annex.
Job Interview
You Tube Video:
How to pass a Job Interview - the top 10 tipps
Learn how to prepare for your job interview with these top tips. This video covers some general points about the best to approach to successfully passing an interview. We also have some additional tips if English is not your first language. The tips fall into several categories including introductions, body language, what to say and what not to say at the interview. If you are unsure about your English we have some expressions and phrases to help you make the most of your skills.
Intercultural Exchange
You Tube Video: Kubra Gumusay at TEDxOxbridge about „Social Bubbles“
We don’t dare to meet, talk, and listen to “The Other.” We don’t share our stories with “The Other” and hence don’t discover “Us.” But, what’s easier than a click? In her talk Kübra shares her personal discovery of the power of stories in the digital age. (http://www.webo2.fr/power-of-stories-muslims-on-the-web-kubra-gumusay-at-tedxoxbridge)