After taking part in the project you will:
Develop intercultural communication skills such as listening, building consensus, negotiating, and delegating in a cross-cultural team.
Acquire some cross-cultural knowledge and develop cross-cultural awareness.
Be able to complete the Global Citizenship portfolio
Please note: You must collect a minimum of 70/100 points to successfully complete the project
Task 1
W/C Monday 7 June
Introductory session *STAFF-LED
Meet your team
You’ll be assigned to intercultural teams of 3-4 and you’ll agree:
- Team leader and team name
- How to keep in touch
- Dates/times of student-led meetings
All project participants MUST join the Where in the World Facebook group and post a welcome message.
Delivery method/where submitted
Staff-led zoom meeting.
Join the Facebook group by Friday 11 June.
Point Value
10
Task 2
W/C Monday 14 June
Name Game *STUDENT-LED
In a team zoom or face-to-face meeting (depending on individual preferences and government guidance at the time) you should discuss the following questions:
- What is your name?
- Why were you given that name?
- Is it linked to another person in the family? How?
- What are the naming conventions in your family? Is that convention related to your cultural background?
- What does your name mean?
- Do you like your name?
- If you could rename yourself, would you?
- Do you think your name affects the way people interact with you?
Then individually, each student should:
- Post a response to one of the questions above onto Facebook.
- Select 2 posts from other project participants and ask each student 2 questions about their post. Do not respond to students that already have 2 posts.
- Be sure to respond to the 2 questions posed to you.
Delivery method/where submitted
Self-guided zoom session or face-to-face meeting to complete.
Post and respond to comments by Friday 18 June.
Point Value
20
Task 3
W/C Monday 21 June
Team Introduction Video *STUDENT-LED
Produce a team video on Zoom using the ‘Record’ function (aim for 1-2 minutes).
Each student needs to participate and answer each section personally:
- Introduce yourself – here’s some ideas
- Discuss your home countries e.g. cultural similarities and differences
- What you hope to get from the project
Post your video on the Facebook group – if you are unsure how to do it, here’s some guidance.
- Watch and enjoy all the videos. Then individually, each student should select 2 videos from other teams and comment with 2 questions.
- Be sure to respond to the 2 questions posed to your team.
Delivery method/where submitted
Self-guided zoom session to complete.
Post your team video on Facebook, comment and respond by Friday 25 June.
Point Value
20
Task 4
W/C Monday 28 June
Culture & Traditions *STUDENT-LED
Work in your group on Zoom or face-to-face. Present to each other about at least 2 of the following topics for each country represented in the group:
- A celebration, custom, tradition which is unique for your culture
- A sacred place? What rituals, customs, traditions are associated with it?
- Typical food and drink for your country/culture
Take notes during your exchange. What was the most significant or surprising thing you learned?
Post this in Facebook afterwards. Don’t forget to tag the person who shared the interesting fact or information in your post.
At the end of the meeting choose one country to focus the next task on.
Delivery method/where submitted
Self-guided zoom session.
Facebook post due by Friday 2 July.
Point Value
20
Task 5
W/C Monday 5 July
Country Tourist Advert *STUDENT-LED
Based on the information you’ve gathered in team conversations, you will create a short promotional video (maximum 45 seconds).
- You can have as many meetings as necessary
- You could use Adobe Spark to create the promotional video or record a PowerPoint presentation with a voice-over.
- Feel free to explore other websites
Submit the advert to Facebook once everyone in your team is happy with it.
Delivery method/where submitted
Facebook and other tools the team decides to use for the discussion.
Advert due by Friday 9 July.
Point Value
20
Task 6
W/C Monday 12 July
Project conclusion *STAFF LED
- Each student will review all Facebook video adverts and comment on each one.
- After you have reviewed and commented on all the adverts, “Like” your favourite. You cannot select your own team’s advert.
- Staff-led Zoom session for final discussion on Thursday 15 July
- Best advert selected by staff and prize winners announced
Delivery method/where submitted
Book staff led session here
Review adverts and comment/like by Wednesday 14 July.
Point Value
10
Any questions about the project?
Contact hallamhelp@shu.ac.uk or book a General Advice Drop-in appointment.