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Quick facts about this short course.
Duration: 4 Weeks
This practical summer course provides 4 weeks of knowledge, successful practices, field trips and case studies.
Activities: Field Trips
Every week, we will go on a variety of field trips across Bali, which will neatly tie into the theoretical lectures of that week.
Language: English
Our lectures, which are held in English at Udayana University, will help you gain expertise on intercultural communication.
Credit Points: 6 ECTS
Within this short course you can achieve up to 6 ECTS credit points, which are awarded by Udayana University in Bali.
What makes this course a great choice?
This 4 weeks course offers a comprehensive knowledge on intercultural communications. It is designed to study social attributes, thought pattern and culture of different groups of people, which will lead participants not only to theoretically understand and value cultural differences but also to having skills of intercultural communications. Identity and culture are also studied within the discipline of communication to analyze how globalization influences ways of thinking, beliefs, values and identity within and between cultural environments.
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Get ready for our 2025 short courses!
Upcoming course
Early application deadline for next course:
20 December 2024
Late application deadline for next course:
15th May 2025
Next course:
4-29th of August 2025
Summer course fees
Total
€2590
What's included?
Accommodation, full tuition, field trips & more!
Our Intercultural Communication short course content
Course Objectives
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Course Objectives
To comprehend the intercultural communications skills
To understand and value cultural differences within the society
To comprehend globalization as a historical process and its aspects
To comprehend the concepts of social change and understand it theoretically
To introduce the issues of social changes in Bali as the impacts of globalization
To understand the local perspectives in seeing the issues and conflicts arising from social changes
To develop the competency to manage the issues of social changes in Bali from wider perspectives
To develop understanding of public use of communal space
To study and discussed many aspects of Bali’s conflict management and how Balinese facing the dynamic conditions came from globalization that also bought many different values on it.
To discuss ecological distribution conflict, i.e., socio-environmental conflict which arises from uneven distribution of the benefit and cost of environmental change using the Benoa Bay conflict as a case study
Course Topics
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Course Topics
Communal Space and case study (Gogibung)
Globalization, Tourism and Social Change
Intercultural Communications skill; understanding culture with mindfulness, verbal and non verbal communications and case study (Lontar Preservation)
Language Course - Bahasa Indonesia
Political Ecology (Conflict Management)
Field Trips
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Field Trips
Site Visit To Desa Adat (Customary Village): Kesiman Kertalangu (week 1)
Site Visit To Traditional Market: Pasar Kumbasari (week 2)
Site Visit To Puri Kauhan Ubud (week 3)
Site Visit: Balinese House (week 3)
Site Visit To Benoa Bay Reclamation Area (week 4)
These amazing field trips are part of your course in Bali.
As an Upskill student in Bali, you will not only get to know the incredible biodiversity of the island, but also experience local culture and explore all the activities you can do on the island of gods. Our field trips are some of the favorite parts of our Upskill alumni. Here's what you can expect from it:
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Field Trip #1
Go Gibung
Go Gibung is a Balinese term that refers to a traditional community meeting or gathering. In essence, food is a symbol of unity, hospitality, and cultural heritage, which you will experience first hand.
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Field Trip #2
Gugung Sangkan, Karangasem
Gunung Sangkan serves as a microcosm of globalization's impacts, allowing researchers and students to analyze specific challenges and develop potential solutions for broader global issues.
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Field Trip #3
Pasar Kumbasari
One of the best ways to learn and experience a new culture is through visiting its traditional market. During this summer course we will take you to one of the biggest art market in Bali, Pasar Kumbasari.
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Field Trip #4
Canangsari and Gebogan
This provides a comprehensive understanding of Balinese culture, spirituality, art, & environmental consciousness through the lens of these traditional offerings.
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Field Trip #5
Lontar Library
The Lontar Preservation course emphasizes the symbolic exchange to accomplish shared meanings & communication between people of different cultures.
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Field Trip #6
Tirta Gangga
Gain a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between globalization, tourism, and social change, while observing the impact of these forces on local communities, their cultures and economies.
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Field Trip #7
Balinese House
During this field trip to a local village, students can learn about the intricate relationships between architecture, cosmology, and Balinese spirituality. Together with local guides you will have an in-depth look at traditional Balinese houses.
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Field Trip #8
Local NGOs
Students will visit prominent NGOs in Bali that contribute significantly to the well-being of the local population. These organizations address a range of issues, including women's empowerment, gender equality, and mental health.
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Field Trip #9
Bali Museum
Visiting Bali museum offers a rich cultural experience, providing insights into the island's history, art, and traditions. By exploring museums, you can appreciate Balinese culture, art, and history while supporting local communities.
Your classroom: The Balinese community.
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Intercultural Communicaton as well as Conflict Management are two very important topics in Bali where people from many different cultural, religious, social and ethnical backgrounds live together. Therefore this course will include a series of activities and trips during which you will be able to observe a wide range of communication processes and daily challenges that appear within such a society. Main focus will be on the question how problems and conflicts appear from the cross-cultural interaction and how the people in Bali can deal with these conflicts.
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