Interactive Methods Working with Children and Youth
RSU Unit
Study Course Implementer
About Study Course
Objective
Preliminary Knowledge
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Kritical understanding of theories, approaches and practices to intercultural communication phenomena in the contemporary world.
Skills
1.Be able to implement strategic of intercultural communication in different communities.
Competences
1.To understand and analyze sociocultural factors of youth cultural stigma and discrimination; •to work and solve youth social integration and intercultural communication problems: to motivate, prepare for employment, to maintenance and reintegration. • to develop plans of professional activity, to initiate projects, to lead its implementation, evaluate quality and effectiveness of social support in multicultural environment
Assessment
Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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Attendance and the quality of active participation in seminars: active participation in formulation and analysis of issues,performing individual and group tasks, presentation of practical tasks.Assesment in 10-point grading scale.
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Study Course Theme Plan
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Lecture
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction. Youth Intercultural Communication. Globalization and intercultural communication. Principles of global world strategy of intercultural communication in different communities.
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction. Youth Intercultural Communication. Globalization and intercultural communication. Principles of global world strategy of intercultural communication in different communities.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Levels of intercultural communication. A. Personal level of intercultural communication: individual values, morals, emotions, exploring borders of personal space)
B. Intercultural communication in groups : intercultural communication, group dynamics, communication barriers, intercultural competencies)
C. Intercultural communication and the Society: cultural diversity, communication strategies, cross-cultural sensivity)
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Study trip
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2
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Topics
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Levels of intercultural communication. A. Personal level of intercultural communication: individual values, morals, emotions, exploring borders of personal space)
B. Intercultural communication in groups : intercultural communication, group dynamics, communication barriers, intercultural competencies)
C. Intercultural communication and the Society: cultural diversity, communication strategies, cross-cultural sensivity)
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Study trip
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2
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Topics
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Levels of intercultural communication. A. Personal level of intercultural communication: individual values, morals, emotions, exploring borders of personal space)
B. Intercultural communication in groups : intercultural communication, group dynamics, communication barriers, intercultural competencies)
C. Intercultural communication and the Society: cultural diversity, communication strategies, cross-cultural sensivity)
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Intercultural Communication Barriers and Bridges. Intercultural communication in child and family health. Understanding of culture and intercultural communication. International socialization of young people: Obstacles and opportunities. Children and youth in multicultural environment. Intercultural opportunities for youth. Youth, Interethnic Relations and Education in Europe.
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Study trip
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2
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Topics
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Intercultural Communication Barriers and Bridges. Intercultural communication in child and family health. Understanding of culture and intercultural communication. International socialization of young people: Obstacles and opportunities. Children and youth in multicultural environment. Intercultural opportunities for youth. Youth, Interethnic Relations and Education in Europe.
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study trip
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2
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Topics
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Intercultural Communication Barriers and Bridges. Intercultural communication in child and family health. Understanding of culture and intercultural communication. International socialization of young people: Obstacles and opportunities. Children and youth in multicultural environment. Intercultural opportunities for youth. Youth, Interethnic Relations and Education in Europe.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Prejudices and stereotypes about other cultural groups. Researches which clarifies existing stereotypes.
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On site
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Study trip
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2
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Topics
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Prejudices and stereotypes about other cultural groups. Researches which clarifies existing stereotypes.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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On site
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Study trip
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2
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Topics
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Prejudices and stereotypes about other cultural groups. Researches which clarifies existing stereotypes.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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On site
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Study trip
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2
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Topics
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Prejudices and stereotypes about other cultural groups. Researches which clarifies existing stereotypes.
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Unaided Work
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Study trip
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0
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Topics
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Prejudices and stereotypes about other cultural groups. Researches which clarifies existing stereotypes.
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Bibliography
Required Reading
Bardauskienė, Raminta; Dromantienė, Leta; Gudžinskienė, Vida; Railienė, Asta; Skučienė, Daiva; Šinkūnienė, Jautrė Ramutė; Žemaitaitytė, Irena. Social work with children and youth: intercultural and international aspect / Mykolo Romerio universitetas. Vilnius : Mykolas Romeris University, 2014. 307 p.
Cooper, P. J. Calloway-Thomas C., Simonds C.J. (2007). Intercultural communication :a text with readings . Pamela J. Cooper,. Boston (Mass.): Allyn and Bacon.
Lawler J., Bilson A. (2011). Social work management and leadership :managing complexity with creativity London ; New York (N.Y.): Routledge : Taylor & Francis Group.
Gudžinskienė, Vida; Januškevičiūtė, Asta; Kurapkaitienė, Neringa [Kurpakaitienė, Neringa]. Cultural diversity and intercultural communication in the context of third countries // SOCIN 2013 : international interdisciplinary conference on social innovations “Social innovations : theoretical and practical insights” : conference abstracts [elektroninis išteklius] / Mykolas Romeris University. Vilnius : Mykolas Romeris University, 2013.. p. 109-111.
Additional Reading
Council of Europe Youth Department: http://www.eurodesk.lt/jaunimo-organizacijos/region/38, http://www.coe.int/T/E/Cultural_Co-operation/Youth/