Crossing Borders, Connecting Hearts: Empowering Intercultural Communication (1 week in Corfu)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Dates

2025: 22.04.2025 – 27.04.2025 | 26.05.2025 – 31.05.2025 | 28.07.2025 – 02.08.2025 | 08.09.2025 – 13.09.2025

2026: To be announced (Ask for dates)

Intro

Overview:

In our globalised, interconnected world, the ability to communicate effectively across cultures is an essential skill. This one-week course invites educators, youth workers and leaders from diverse backgrounds to embark on a transformative journey of exploring intercultural communication. Participants will gain insights, strategies, and practical tools to foster mutual understanding, empathy, and meaningful connections in their educational contexts.

Target Audience:

This course is designed for educators, youth workers and leaders at all levels, including primary, secondary, and higher education, as well as individuals passionate about promoting intercultural communication in diverse settings. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in cross-cultural dialogue while traveling with Erasmus+.

Objectives:

• Develop a deep understanding of intercultural communication and global citizenship concepts
• Promote empathy, respect, and effective communication across cultural boundaries
• Acquire practical strategies for integrating intercultural competence into teaching
• Explore diverse perspectives and experiences from educators worldwide
• Enhance intercultural communication skills

Modules:

Module 1: Foundations of Global Citizenship and Intercultural Communication

• Introduction to key concepts and theories in active, global citizenship and intercultural communication
• Reflecting on personal experiences and biases
• Understanding the importance of cultural awareness in education

Module 2: Effective Cross-Cultural Communication

• Strategies for building trust and rapport across cultures
• Non-verbal communication and cultural nuances
• Addressing challenges and resolving conflicts in intercultural contexts
• Team-building activities

Module 3: Intercultural and Inclusive Competence in Education

• Sharing of best practices among European participants
• Integrating intercultural competence into the curriculum
• Developing inclusive teaching practices that embrace diversity
• Case studies of successful intercultural education initiatives

Module 4: Empathy and Perspective-Taking

• Empathy-building exercises and activities
• Developing the ability to see the world through others’ eyes
• Fostering understanding and respect in diverse classrooms

Module 5: Exploring Cultural Identities

• Encouraging open discussions about cultural identities
• Sharing personal stories and experiences
• Strategies for celebrating diversity and inclusion in educational settings

Module 6: Practical Implementation and Collaborative Initiatives

• Round up and Reflection
• Designing intercultural projects and activities
• Collaborative discussions and action planning
• Building a network of educational institutions to foster intercultural dialogue among students in Europe

This course offers a unique opportunity to bridge cultural divides, promote empathy, and empower educators to become champions of intercultural communication in their teaching practices. Join us in this transformative journey of “Crossing Borders, Connecting Hearts” and discover the power of intercultural understanding in education.

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Destination:

Corfu is a beautiful green island, which enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate. Corfu is a very popular tourist destination. Up until the early 20th century, it was mainly visited by the European royals and elites. It is still popular with the global elite. The island’s history is laden with battles and conquests. Corfu was long controlled by Venice and repulsed several Turkish sieges, before falling under British rule following the Napoleonic Wars. Corfu was eventually ceded by the British Empire along with the remaining islands of the United States of the Ionian Islands, and unification with modern Greece was concluded in 1864 under the Treaty of London. Corfu is renowned for its long tradition and rich culture which is unlike any other Greek island. In 2007, the city’s old city was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here you will also discover a compact world of beautiful beaches and stunning mountain peaks, ancient ruins and picturesque villages. There is something for everyone on the island, whether you prefer peace and quiet or a lively cosmopolitan destination.