This course is offered in three ways:
- Open access: The course materials are publicly available on our online learning platform, allowing you to engage in self-guided learning.
- Instruction led offerings: We plan to schedule the course in a synchronous learning format, guided by experienced tutors, again in the future. For information about our current offerings, please visit the Open Access Courses section of the website.
- Tailored offerings: This course can be customized to meet your personal or organizational needs, with guidance from an experienced instructor. For more information, please contact us at vis@merit.unu.edu.
About the course
This short course is fully online and is designed for bachelor's and master's students.
Communicating across cultural differences is becoming increasingly important for young people when studying and entering the labour market. With this training, we aim to build knowledge among students to understand how their own cultures influence their behaviour and values and how friction can arise when interacting with people from other cultures. The focus of the training is on understanding your own and other cultures, as well as on thinking about and developing skills to overcome and mitigate cultural differences and use them to improve teamwork. Participants will work in groups and create case studies to explore these topics in depth.
"This experience drove home the true meaning of intercultural collaboration. Despite our differences in countries, cultures, and ethnicities, we shared common struggles and were able to work together seamlessly. This taught me the value of understanding and empathy towards others and myself. I truly appreciated working in such a supportive environment, where everyone had the opportunity to thrive and learn"
- Reflexion from 2025 participant
For questions, please contact vis@merit.unu.edu
