Unlock your academic and leadership potential with a module designed to empower international students in the UK, with part one before term begins and part two after term ends. The first part will equip you with crucial academic and cultural skills, exploring UK academic nuances to help you master coursework and presentation techniques, and develop your Cultural Intelligence (CQ) and intercultural communication competencies. Practical elements include visits to Canterbury and Leeds Castle, enriching your understanding of local culture and heritage.
In the second part, you will concentrate on personal development and professional readiness. exploring global leadership skills, emotional intelligence, and sustainability awareness. You will learn to articulate your unique international perspective, enhance your employability, and develop the ability to collaborate across cultural boundaries. The module emphasises creating a compelling personal narrative and preparing you to be a confident, culturally intelligent global citizen.
Through the module, you will be encouraged to actively engage with the university's global community and apply your CQ, particularly through the Global Officers who organise events like Global Hangouts and Cultural Celebration Week.
Details of included sessions can be found on the non-credit page for this module at https://www.kent.ac.uk/welcome/international-students/navigating-uk-study
60 (Workshops 45, Group study and events 15)
Reflective visual portfolio worth 60%
Reflective presentation worth 40%
Reassessment: Like for like
On successfully completing the module, students will be able to:
1) Demonstrate awareness and understanding of CQ (Cultural Intelligence) and its current relevance in the leadership context
2) Critically reflect on their own personal development and identify areas to improve in skills applicable to future employment, such as leadership, CQ, planning, and working in diverse teams
3) Reflect on the ways different cultural settings influence personal effectiveness
4) Communicate confidently with a distinct personal voice
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