Developing Intercultural Perspectives | Mandatory

Mandatory courses

Developing Intercultural Perspectives | Mandatory

During your study in the Netherlands, you can get overwhelmed with new information, new experiences, new values and new perceptions. With the Developing Intercultural Perspectives course at Viaa, you will learn to develop an attitude of global citizenship. You will become more aware of your own culture, the influences on your worldview and your intercultural sensitivity. 

Why Developing Intercultural Perspectives at Viaa

Our Dutch and international students value Viaa for its small-scale and Christian profile, offering high-quality and practice-oriented education. Due to its size, you as a student will benefit from an individual learning approach, small learning groups and personal contacts. From day 1, you will build new connections with teachers and fellow students, for life.   

Located in Zwolle, Viaa is within half-a-day travel distance by train from large European cities, like Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Brussels, and Paris.

Planning & prerequisites

Developing Intercultural Perspectives is a mandatory beginner level course when you study at Viaa for an exchange semester. There are no prerequisites, and the course will be offered during the spring semester of each academic year.

What you will learn 

During the Developing Intercultural Perspectives course at Viaa, you will understand and apply several theoretical models for analysing culture. You will also learn to reflect on intercultural experiences concerning your personality. While learning to recognize intercultural experiences, you will also learn to use the potential learning opportunities during your stay in the Netherlands. The Developing Intercultural Perspectives course is a mandatory 100-level course and will be offered during the spring semester. During the course, you will have lectures, and learning team sessions coached by a team coach.

Connect with us

Would you like to sign up or do you have a question about the Developing Intercultural Perspectives course at Viaa? You are welcome to connect with our International Office!

Marlinde Broekroelofs (International Officer)
internationaloffice@viaa.nl