This telecollaborative project focuses on current and recent business news that is of European or global interest. The aim is to engage a number of HEI' s from areas of Europe to virtually discuss and debate the topics from differing cultural viewpoints.
Students will be encouraged to interact through social media on structured topic areas but are also suggested to converse on a more informal and social side too to fully embrace the opportunities and experiences available
Institution reporting the task:
Language of task instructions:
English
Target Group:
Social sciences
Level:
References and acknowledgements:
None
Type:
Collaborative tasks
Estimated Duration:
4 sessions
Topic:
European Business
Tags:
| european business |
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| intercultural learning |
| collaboration |
| current news |
| global issues |
Acknowledgements:
None
Language Configurations:
Language(s) that the task can be used in:
English
Dominant language production:
Target Competences:
Online communication skills
Specific pedagogical objectives:
| Development of students understanding of the role of different contexts |
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| Creation of a friendly, non-threatening atmosphere in the groups |
| Development of students interest in cultural similarities and differences |
Suggested Communication Tools:
Social Networks
Suggested Resources:
None
Instructions:
This module will be structured around current news topics relating to European and global business. The student will be expected to discuss and debate with peers from other geographical locations on their views and understanding of the topic issues and perspectives.
Coventry University students will use their communications and interactions to for a reflective portfolio considering both disapline specific and intercultural elements.
Learner Texts:
Document related to the task:
Criteria for Completion:
The aim of the project is to bring European Business to life to have real and open discussion with students from differing cultural backgrounds. The aim is to allow students to understand their cultural perspctive and recognise that is may well differ to others in differing geographical locations due to external and internal factors.
This project should allow students to see how it is to work in global virtual groups which should support development of their employability skills and competancies
Comments and suggestions:
None