Intercultural mediation (5cr)

Objective

Students
- understand the difference between intercultural mediation and public service interpreting
- take into account the different backgrounds of the parties involved and their impact on communication
- apply culturally sensitive and ethical approaches to instruction
- know the basic concepts of instruction and different instruction methods
- understand their role in multiprofessional collaboration

Content

- the role of language in intercultural mediation
- interaction and communication in intercultural mediation
- intercultural mediators’ professional ethics
- goal-oriented approach, reflection, agency, dialogue, instruction methods
- multiprofessional collaboration