Two weeks of intercultural experience and international exchange!
In case of the availability of scholarships we will inform you!
Outstanding addition to your standard curriculum!
Evening lectures by highly recognized experts enhance the intercultural experience and enrich the theoretical learning part with practical examples!
The Summer Academy on Intercultural Experience is organized by the Karlshochschule International University and InterCultur gemeinnützige GmbH and approaches relevant topics in the field of intercultural management, communication and training and is intended to foster the intercultural perspective within the field of management studies as well as to develop applied solutions for the problems in business and society. The next Summer Academy will take place from July 16 to 27, 2018.
Registration is open now!
The Summer Academy comprises lectures on intercultural cooperation, international relations, intercultural conflict resolution, cultural diversity as well as on sustainable integration. All courses have complementary workshop sessions with theoretical and practical content offered by lecturers and trainers which are experts with large experience in international environments.
The Summer Academy on Intercultural Experience is open to anyone aged 18-35 with a demonstrable interest in the field of intercultural communication and management and intercultural cooperation. Primary target groups are undergraduate students with at least one year of academic record (by start of the academy) and young professionals with a background or interest in intercultural experiences. Participants also need communicative English skills as all courses are taught in English.
Students in the Summer Academy have the option to choose between two tracks (consisting of two courses each) focusing on intercultural aspects of the respective topic. Participants who successfully complete two courses within two weeks will not only be awarded a certificate but also have the possibility to earn up to six ECTS points by submitting a paper. Participants can also enroll for the first week only and receive a certificate for their attendance.
The tuition fee (for a one-week or two-weeks participation) covers all courses, the course material, the public events, and insurance (health*, accident and liability) for the duration of the Academy.
Not included are: accommodation and board, travel, subsistence expenses, and costs for visa.
* for German participants: please note that we can’t provide health insurance!
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Karlshochschule International University
Karlshochschule International University, located in Karlsruhe in the southwest of Germany, is an internationally-oriented private university offering accredited degree programmes in business administration and management that are taught in English. Its main focus lies in the field of international management and in emerging service industries. Karlshochschule uses an interdisciplinary approach toward economic topics that includes perspectives from communication studies, cultural studies, sociology, psychology and economic geography. An intensive link between teaching and practice, a strong international and intercultural focus, instructors with extensive practical experience, small study groups as well as the personal and relaxed contact between professors, staff and students provide students with a unique study environment.
Read more http://karlshochschule.de/en/
InterCultur offers workshops, trainings, and events for organizations, companies, educational institutions, and individuals in need of and interested in enhancing their understanding of other cultures, and who wish to improve their handling of cultural differences. Our work is based on the concept of experiential learning.
As a subsidiary of AFS Interkulturelle Begegnungen e.V., InterCultur is part of one of the oldest and worldwide largest organisations for intercultural exchange. Our competence derives from over 70 years of experience in realizing exchange programs, resulting in high end services for pedagogical supervision of intercultural encounters and situations, and in qualifying our customers for intercultural competence.
Read more http://www.intercultur.de
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Karlshochschule International University
Karlstraße 36
76133 Karlsruhe
Take tram no. 3 (in the direction of Heide) or tram no. 4 (Waldstadt) from the tram stop in front of the main train station to the stop Karlstor; from there it is a two minute walk to the North.
From the northwest (Cologne) on the A61 (west of the Rhine) to Ludwigshafen change to the A6 at the Hockenheim interchange (Dreieck) in the direction of Nürnberg. At the Walldorfer interchange (Kreuz) change to the A5 in the direction of Karlsruhe.
From the north (Frankfurt) in the direction of Karlsruhe and Basel on the A5.
From the east (Stuttgart) take the A8 to the Karlsruhe interchange (Dreieck), then onto the A5 in the direction of Frankfurt.
From the south Basel) take the A5 in the direction of Karlsruhe and Frankfurt.
From the west (Saarbrücken) take the A6 to the Frankenthal interchange (Kreuz), the A61 in the direction of Ludwigshafen, at the Hockenheim interchange change to the A6 in the direction of Nürnberg and at the Walldorf interchange (Kreuz) to the A5 to Karlsruhe.
Furthermore, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport is in close distance to Karlsruhe. You can reach the city by bus and train within one hour.
You can find more information about the exact arrival and departure times of trains and busses from the Deutsche Bahn AG.
Take tram no. 3 (in the direction of Heide) or tram no. 4 (Waldstadt) from the tram stop in front of the main train station to the stop Karlstor; from there it is a two minute walk to the North.
Hotel Betzler
Amalienstraße 3
76133 Karlsruhe
or
Jugendherberge Karlsruhe
Moltkestraße 24
76133 Karlsruhe
or
Hostel Kaiserpassage (cooking facilities available)
Kaiserpassage 10
76133 Karlsruhe
or
Bed and Breakfast Karlsruhe (cooking facilities available)
Karlstraße 132a
76137 Karlsruhe
I will always remember the spirit of the people – the group was truly international and enhanced the openness to share knowledge and experience within the group.Mischa, Germany
All courses included workshop sessions with complementary theoretical and practical content offered by academic staff and experienced trainers. Within 2 to 3 weeks, the following one-week classes were featured:
I really enjoyed the great combination of theoretical and practical parts which enabled me to have the opportunity to exercise what I learned. And, of course, I really appreciate the positive attitude of participants and staff.Jason, Malaysia
In addition, several evening lectures (some examples: Dr. Horst Harnischfeger [former secretary general of the Goethe Institute] on the topic of Intercultural experience in the framework of an institution to promote cultural exchange; Dr. Christoph Vatter [Saarland University] on Intercultural aspects in English, German and Canadian SitComs; Werner Kranwetvogel [photographer] on North Korean Massgames; Dr. Wolfgang Pape [Research Fellow at CEPS and university lecturer] on Human Relations in Europe, Asia and America) enabled participants to get further insights to intercultural issues and understanding the German and European culture. A rich social program and several excursions enabled participants to spend more time together, thus strengthening the intercultural experience. Furthermore, culture simulations like BaFa BaFa enhanced their comprehension of intercultural issues.
The evening lectures were excellent and added high points to the Summer Academy.Natalia, Argentina
In the past eight editions (from 2010 to 2017) we welcomed a total of 421 participants from 58 countries and 6 continents, 60 trainers and 26 faculty members.
The learning and living atmosphere that was created, encouraged students to practise what was preached in classes. During breaks and evening activities many discussions about intercultural topics continued. Self reflection played an important role both during and after class.
Before the Summer Academy I was nervous to talk about my ideas in class, I just listened to others, though sometimes I had a different opinion. But there I raised my hand to say: “I don’t think so, I think…” The most important thing is not what I said; it’s that I had the courage to share it with the others. I really thank the Summer Academy for giving me the opportunity to become a braver girl. It is nice to see the growth on myself.
Xiaomei, China
I am very grateful for having been at this amazing Summer Academy – it had not been possible for me without the scholarship.Ieva, Lithuania
In 2010 as well as in 2011, we were really happy to provide almost all participants of the Summer Academy on Intercultural Experience with scholarships. In 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 we were able to keep up these numbers.
I used the earned 6 ECTS to complete my elective courses at university. Thus, the Summer Academy offered me an exciting and worthwhile addition to the standard curriculum of my university and gave me a head start to my master studies.Uta, Germany
All Summer Academies were of great success and we are already looking forward to the next edition in 2018! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact contact (at) summeracademy-karlsruhe.org
All courses have complementary workshop sessions with theoretical and practical content offered by academic staff and trainers with a large experience in international environments. To ensure a close contact between trainers and students, participants are divided into small groups.
Each course listed in the course catalog lasts for one week – it is only possible to choose one course per week from the same track. Next to the theoretical and practical input, each course has a pre-reading assignment, which has to be accomplished before the course starts.
The classes are organized in two tracks. Each course listed in the course catalog and the complementary workshop sessions last for one week – it is only possible to choose one course per week and only courses of the same track. Participants who only take part in the first week can choose one of the courses held during the first week.
Week 2: Conflict and Conflict Resolution – an International and Intercultural Perspective
Week 2: Diversity and Sustainable Integration
In any case of doubt, please contact the person in charge of admissions: contact (at) summeracademy-karlsruhe.org
This course is focusing on some of the principal rules and ways of entering and administrating international cooperation networks. The topic includes institutional as well as social conditions and constraints on the relationship-building processes. In order to show a complete panorama of the related issues, this course will introduce in some basic terms of political sciences, will sound the frameworks in some societal domains (like media, education, industrial sectors) and will discuss some cases of regional and border-crossing integration processes (e.g. in the EU, but not exclusively). The seminar will as well ask if management and organization are phenomena which can be explained in any context by a ‘typical western perspective’ of rationality, efficiency and effectiveness or if other perspectives are more suitable to guide analysis and problem solving processes.
Today’s societies are differentiated up to a very high degree, due to the flux of migration and refugees, but often just because of historical developments that led to the current situation. Influencing factors can be post-colonial politics, economical dynamics, changing awareness of diversity in a specific context, and, of course, the overall globalization of information.Sometimes, intercultural issues derive from differences in the cultural encoding and decoding of our activities. Often, as well, diversity is interpreted as ideology and the encounter of conflicting value systems.This course introduces in the basic terminology of international conflict resolution and peace research, and studies some exemplary cases, e.g. the conflict in Palestine, Timor, North Morocco etc.
Trainers: Thanakon Tiwawawong, Fernanda Ogasawara and Fareeda Atwan
This course introduces you to the most important foundations of the study and research on cultural diversity. From the principal understanding, that diversity is a product of socio-communicative processes, we will find ways to develop the standpoint that diversity is an expression of the relational connections between social identities. On the one hand, diversity is an integrating momentum of life that helps us to develop and socialize in specific societal environments. On the other hand, the perceived cultural diversity within the society or within an organization is a result of our own activities and the way we define our relationships. The deeper understanding of this mechanism sheds light on the potentials of diverse socio-cultural configurations.
The theories of exclusion and inclusion in recent sociological and cultural research (Luhmann, Rathje, and others) clearly show that discrimination and biases in leadership behavior are strongly linked to ideological imprintings and stereotypical social cognitions. This holds true for the respective phenomena all around cultural diversity as well, where “culture” is sometimes mistaken for “power” or “competence”. The development of socio-cultural sustainable solutions in the context of a diverse society that needs integration will help to overcome the categorical underpinnings with regard to the related conflict. This course will treat some of these phenomena with special attention towards migration and intercultural integration.
Trainers: Monika Wisniewska, Lucas Hackradt and Jana Holla
All courses are taught by an international faculty, featuring recognized academic experts in the fields of intercultural communication, international relations, cultures and conflicts, multicultural society as well as on intercultural competence and intercultural trainings. The complementary workshop sessions with theoretical and practical content are offered by trainers with large experience in international environments.
We will inform you about the guest lecturers soon.
Fareeda Atwan
Fernanda Ogasawara
Jana Holla
Monika Izabela Wisniewska
Lucas Hackradt
Thanakon Tiwawong
Participants are awarded a certificate after successfully completing their courses at the Summer Academy.
In order to acquire 3 ECTS points, participants have to participate for the first week and submit an essay.
In order to acquire 6 ECTS points, participants have to participate during both weeks and submit a written assignment of 15-20 pages.
The papers have to be submitted as first drafts before the Summer Academy starts, by July 9, 2018 and will then be revised by the professors. Afterwards, students have the time to make corrections based on the professors’ feedback and receive their final grade on this last version. The last version has to be submitted by August 27, 2018.
Please note that students in the first track are only allowed to gather credit points if they are matriculated at an institute of higher education.
Please find more info on how to earn ECTS credit in this document or contact the staff of the Summer Academy!
The registration for the Summer Academy on Intercultural Experience 2018 is open!
Please note that due to reasons of legal duties of supervision and responsibilities you need to be at least 18 years old to participate in the Summer Academy on Intercultural Experience.
Price: 900 Euro
For students, volunteers, and employees of non-profit organizations.
Price: 600 Euro
For students, volunteers, and employees of non-profit organizations.
Not included are: accommodation and board, travel, subsistence expenses, and costs for visa.
* for German participants: please note that we can’t provide health insurance!
Participants have to take care of their own accommodation in Karlsruhe. There is a variety of hotels, hostels and guest houses available in the city. Please find more information here.
Please find the terms and conditions for the participation in the Summer Academy on Intercultural Experience 2018 here.
InterCultur gGmbH
Friedensallee 48
22765 Hamburg
Germany
Phone: +49 40 806 02 – 0
Fax: +49 40 806 02 76 – 29
www.intercultur.de
Karlshochschule International University
Karlstrasse 36–38
76133 Karlsruhe
Germany
www.karlshochschule.de
For any questions you cannot find an answer to in the FAQ section or on the website of the Summer Academy on Intercultural Experience regarding course contents, scholarship information, registration deadlines, accommodation, tuition fees, the social program, etc. please write an email to contact [at] summeracademy-karlsruhe.org
Karlsruhe is located close to Frankfurt International Airport. The best way to reach Karlsruhe from Frankfurt Airport is by train. It only takes about one hour and trains depart directly from the airport.
Alternatively, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport is a smaller Airport even closer to Karlsruhe. You can reach the city by bus and train within one hour.
You can find more information about the exact arrival and departure times of trains and busses from the Deutsche Bahn AG.
The tuition fee covers all courses, the course material, and public events.
Not included are: accommodation, travel costs, and subsistence expenses, evening and weekend activities.
The Summer Academy is divided in two different tracks.
Track 1 is the beginners track. It requires a highschool diploma and a matriculation at a university. The track covers the topics of intercultural cooperation, international relations and intercultural conflict resolution.
Track 2 requires at least one year of study experience at university level, and basic intercultural experience. It covers important foundations of the study and research on cultural diversity and socio-cultural sustainable solutions in the context of a diverse society.
ECTS stands for European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System. It is a standard for comparing the study attainment and performance of students of higher education across the European Union and other collaborating European countries. 1 ECTS point is equivalent to 30 hours of work. The workload and course descriptions are summarized in the module description of the Summer Academy. Home universities may decide on the equivalent credits they award to their students based on that description. If you wish to receive more information on the module description, please contact contact [@] summeracademy-karlsruhe.org
Yes, you can. However, you should contact the academic office of your home university to make sure a transfer of credits can be guaranteed.
No. You must select the courses of only one track.
No. You may participate in the first week only or in both weeks.
Yes, you may stay longer than the duration of the Summer Academy. However, you need to keep in mind any restrictions concerning the length of your stay in Germany. Please do also take care of your accommodation on your own (please contact us if you need help with that).
If you need a VISA to enter Germany, we can provide you with an invitation letter. This letter will only be sent to you upon special request and receipt of your payment.
If the written notification of cancellation is received until May 17, 2018, 100% of the Summer Academy participation fee is reimbursed.
If the written notification of cancellation is received after May 17, 2018, but June 1, 2018, 50% of the Summer Academy participation fee is reimbursed.
We regret that no refunds will be made for cancellations after June 1, 2018. Refund requests will be processed after the Summer Academy only.
If registrants have also booked accommodation, they will be reimbursed only according to the respective cancellation policy.
Please contact us in case you have problems with your visa.
If you want to change details of your registration, please get in touch with the organizing team of the Summer Academy on contact [@] summeracademy-karlsruhe.org.
Ideally, you plan your arrival on Sunday afternoon. This way, you will have enough time to settle in at the hotel and to already get to know some of the other participants and a little bit of Karlsruhe. You have to be in Karlsruhe at the latest by 10 a.m. on Monday, as classes start at 11 a.m. at Karlshochschule.
Participants have to take care of their own accommodation in Karlsruhe. Thus please contact your hotel about the specific check-in time. There is a variety of hotels, hostels and guest houses available in the city. Check out our suggestions!
The train system in Germany is the easiest way of transport for greater distances. It is safe and reasonably priced. Please look up the website of Deutsche Bahn (German railway company) for concrete connections http://www.bahn.de/i/view/USA/en/index.shtml
The train system in Germany is the easiest way of transport for greater distances. It is safe and reasonably priced. Please look up the website of Deutsche Bahn (German railway company) for concrete connections http://www.bahn.de/i/view/USA/en/index.shtml
The Jugendherberge Karlsruhe is only 2.5 km away from the central Station (Hauptbahnhof). Arriving by train, you follow the sign “Ausgang City“ and exit the station through the front door. Then either take tram 2 (direction Siemensallee), tram 3 (direction Heide) oder tram 4 (direction Waldstadt) to „Europaplatz/Postgalerie. From there it is just a 10-min walk to the youth hostel.
The hostel Kaiserpassage is 2.3 km away from the central station. Arriving by train, you follow the sign “Ausgang City“ and exit the station through the front door. Then either take tram 3 (direction Heide) or tram 4 (direction Europaviertel or Jägerhaus) to „Europaplatz“. From there it is just a 4-min walk!
The hotel Betzler is only 1.8 km away from the central Station. Arriving by train, you follow the sign “Ausgang City“ and exit the station through the front door. Take tram 3 (direction Heide) or 4 (direction Waldstadt) from Karlsruhe HBF/Central Station to „Karlstor (Karlstraße)“. From there it is just a 4-min walk.
If you stay at Jugendherberge Karlsruhe the Karlshochschule is a 14-Minute walk away. When leaving the youth hostel turn to the left and turn left at Moltkestraße again (after around about 100 m). Take the first street right into „Seminarstraße“. After around about 300 m please turn left and directly turn right again into „Karlsstraße“. After approx. 600 m you will find Karlshochschule on your right-hand side.
If you stay at Hostel Kaiserpassage the Karlshochschule is just a 7-Minute walk away. When leaving the Hotel follow the street „Kaiserpassage“ southwards and turn right into „Waldstraße“. After around about 250 m turn left into „Karlsstraße“. After another 250 m you will find Karlshochschule on your right-hand side.
If you stay at Hotel Betzler the Karlshochschule is just a 3-minute walk away. When leaving the hotel turn to the left, turn left at „Karlstraße“ again. After 140 m you will find Karlshochschule on your right-hand side.
There won’t be a pick-up service. You can easily take the S-Bahn (tram) from the train station to the hotel or the venue. Yet, if you feel disoriented, you can also ask if some of the local students might pick you up and show you the way. We will inform you about details shortly before your arrival to Karlsruhe.
Yes, you may print at the venue. Please get in touch with the organizing team during the Academy. However, you will receive copies of all necessary course materials for free.
There is Wi-Fi at the venue. You will be given the login data upon your arrival. You also have Internet access in your hotel, however, there might be a charge to it.
You don’t necessarily have to bring a laptop. You won’t need it for the Summer Academy.
1 week: 100€ for food + 75€ for additional self-organized activities ≈ 175-225€
2 weeks: 250€ for food + 125€ for additional self-organized activities ≈ 375-400€
– Breakfast: basically at all bakeries and cafés you may find on the main roads on your way to Karlshochschule (please note that, if you book accommodation through us, breakfast at the hotel will be included)
– Lunch: Stövchen, Lehner’s, Vapiano, Aposto, bakeries, … and lots more
– Dinner: in most places where you also can have lunch
Before your arrival in Karlsruhe you will receive an information booklet with more detailed information on where to have lunch and dinner
We are preparing a diverse social program for the weekend for you and the other participants of the Summer Academy. You will find it under the “Social Program” section on the website. Yet, you are free to organize your own trips or activities.
If you want to organize a social activity on your own or visit friends or family that live nearby, you are free to do so. Please keep in mind the course hours of your classes as they live from your attendance.
We will provide you with an emergency number shortly before your arrival to Karlsruhe for questions concerning the Summer Academy. For real emergencies, emergency numbers in Germany are the following: │Police: 110 │Ambulance and Fire department: 112 │
Social Program
During the Summer Academy 2017 we had offered several optional excursions and diverse leisure activities, for example:
In 2018 there will be similar excursions and leisure activities.