Communicating Global Health

(formerly Interdisciplinary Global Health 2)
Communicating Global Health
Reference Code EUG2_T2_1_0053
Host Institution LMU - Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Description

This is a three-day block in-person seminar hosted by LMU Munich. Students will have the opportunity to develop skills in areas such as intercultural and interdisciplinary communication skills, together with presentation skills, thanks to interactive workshops, participation in the Global Health Days and team-building activities at LMU. Students will receive 2 ECTS upon completion of the course.

By the end of the course students should be able to: 

  • Understand the concept of culture and its impact on communication.
  • Gain the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Identify and reduce barriers to intercultural communication.
  • Develop the ability to structure and organise effective presentations.
  • Deliver persuasive and informative presentations.
  • Understand the importance of teamwork and collaboration in various settings.
  • Identify and leverage the strengths of team members.
  • Apply effective communication and conflict resolution skills within a team.

Programme

Day 1:

  • Morning: Intro & Ice-breaker, presentation skills workshop
  • Afternoon: Global Health Day workshops, talks and task

Day 2:

  • Morning: Poster presentation viewing and evaluation
  • Afternoon: Team building, Case-based learning,

Day 3:

  • Morning: Intercultural communication workshop, preparation for group presentations
  • Afternoon: Group presentation and reflection

Requirements

  • Target Group: Master and PhD and students in their in their 7th semester or higher in undergraduate programmes longer than 6 semesters
  • Selection strategy: Based on motivation with preference given to participants of EUGLOH Certificate of Advanced Studies in Global Health
  • Number of participants: 30 (3-4 per partner university)
  • Certificate/ECTS: 2 ECTS
  • Language: English

Please note that a scholarship for travel and subsistence is included for participants.

Period 24 Mar 2025 09:00:00 — 26 Mar 2025 17:00:00
Duration Up to 1 week in length
Mode Physical
Type of activity Seminar
Target groups Master students, PhD students
Location Munich, Germany
WP WP 2
ISCED Fields of Study 038 - Interdisciplinary programmes involving broad field 03: Social sciences, journalism and information, 098 - Interdisciplinary programmes involving broad field 09: Health and welfare
Contact Person Ashley Haberman-Lawson
certificate.eugloh@lmu.de
Content and Methodology

Content: Students will have the opportunity to develop skills in areas such as intercultural and interdisciplinary communication skills, together with presentation skills, thanks to interactive workshops, participation in the Global Health Days and team-building activities at LMU.


Day 1:



  • Morning: Intro & Ice-breaker, presentation skills workshop

  • Afternoon: Global Health Day workshops, talks and task


Day 2:



  • Morning: Poster presentation viewing and evaluation

  • Afternoon: Team building, Case-based learning,


Day 3:



  • Morning: Intercultural communication workshop, preparation for group presentations

  • Afternoon: Group presentation and reflection


Methodology: Workshops, case-based learning, student presentations, team building

Recognition Transcript of records - ECTS
Language English
Funding by EUGLOH budget Funded in part
Recruitment of Participants Qualitative Assessment
Number of open spots 30
Call for Applications
Open
Current call
26 Nov 2024 — 3 Feb 2025 Apply now