This poster presents a case study of a fully online, general education course that has been designed to enhance the global-mindedness and intercultural sensitivity of international exchange students while they are in their host country. In Intercultural communication and engagement abroad, 26 participants digested related readings and YouTube links. Through full-class forum-fieldwork discussions, the writing of a reflective essay, and a global citizenship project, they developed a deeper understanding of what it means to be an ethical, global citizen. Guided, critical reflection prompted the participants to make connections to the intercultural theories and concepts that were explained in the course material. Online debriefings encouraged them to think more deeply about intercultural-global citizenship and the ways in which their own intercultural attitudes and actions may affect their interactions with individuals who have a different linguistic/cultural background from them. The presentation will provide an overview of the course (e.g., aims, activities, approach to learning and teaching, modes of assessment, grading scheme), and summarize key findings (learning outcomes, student perceptions of course elements) and implications for future offerings. (This project was supported by a Teaching Development and Language Enhancement grant from CUHK.)
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