Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for
participation in the module
A bachelor degree and planning to take part in an international
development project
Content, progress and pedagogy of the
module
A student who has been through the module:
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- has insight into the history of country X
- conceptions of development in country X
- has insight into theories of intercultural communication and
can identify the challenges that might occur in communication
processes between Danes and the citizens of country X
- can identify the institutions of development of country
X
Skills
- can present and discuss the main historical developments of
country X that have an impact on how cooperation projects in
engineering might be carried out
- is able to discuss the main conceptions of development that
serve as foundation for the work of cooperation organizations in
country X
- can establish and develop a communication strategy with
partners in country X for the development of a project, taking into
account the limitations and opportunities that the differences in
culture might provide
Competences
- is able to independently and professionally navigate the
complex arrangement of non-governmental organizations, governmental
organizations, and companies both in Denmark and in country X in
order to develop a project
Type of instruction
A combination of seminars, exercises and task assignments.
Exam
Exams
Name of exam | Society and Development – A Country Study |
Type of exam | Written exam |
ECTS | 5 |
Permitted aids | |
Assessment | Passed/Not Passed |
Type of grading | Internal examination |
Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination
Policies and Procedures |