Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description

Interactive Methods Working with Children and Youth

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
MRU_006
Target Audience
Social Welfare and Social Work
ECTS
3.00
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
LQF
Level 7

RSU Unit

Course Supervisor
Structural Unit
Structure Unit Manager

Study Course Implementer

Partner Organisation
Partner Course Implementer
Partnership Liaison Person

About Study Course

Objective

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Preliminary Knowledge

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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

Title
% from total grade
Grade
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.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Introduction. Youth Intercultural Communication. Globalization and intercultural communication. Principles of global world strategy of intercultural communication in different communities.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Introduction. Youth Intercultural Communication. Globalization and intercultural communication. Principles of global world strategy of intercultural communication in different communities.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

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)
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

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)
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

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)
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

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.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

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.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

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.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Prejudices and stereotypes about other cultural groups. Researches which clarifies existing stereotypes.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

Prejudices and stereotypes about other cultural groups. Researches which clarifies existing stereotypes.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

Prejudices and stereotypes about other cultural groups. Researches which clarifies existing stereotypes.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

Prejudices and stereotypes about other cultural groups. Researches which clarifies existing stereotypes.
  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
0

Topics

Prejudices and stereotypes about other cultural groups. Researches which clarifies existing stereotypes.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

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.

2.

Cooper, P. J. Calloway-Thomas C., Simonds C.J. (2007). Intercultural communication :a text with readings . Pamela J. Cooper,. Boston (Mass.): Allyn and Bacon.

3.

Lawler J., Bilson A. (2011). Social work management and leadership :managing complexity with creativity London ; New York (N.Y.): Routledge : Taylor & Francis Group.

4.

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

1.

Council of Europe Youth Department: http://www.eurodesk.lt/jaunimo-organizacijos/region/38, http://www.coe.int/T/E/Cultural_Co-operation/Youth/

2.

Intercultural Communication Resource Pack

3.

Digital Generations: Children, Young People, and the New Media