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Minor content
To cultivate global awareness among students, especially within an Asian context, this minor program introduces fundamental concepts of International Relations and provides a global perspective on a theoretical level. It also focuses on enhancing public communication skills, fostering cross-cultural competence, and offering introductory-level Thai language courses. The program additionally features engaging cultural fieldtrips and guest lectures, offering students exposure to an international educational experience.
By utilizing real-world case studies, the minor program examines global issues, enabling students to critically analyze and express their perspectives on political, economic, social, and cultural aspects of these issues. This experience is further enriched through immersion in Thai culture and language, allowing students to gain a deeper understanding of Asian perspectives.
This minor is offered by the study program European Studies, and is open to all students of NHL Stenden.
Structure of the minor
- Unit 1: International Relations Concepts (6 EC)
The student is able to understand how the world as we know it has developed through the use of International Relations Concepts and their implications as well as their current application seen in Diplomacy, International Law, Economics and Politics etc.
- Unit 2: Public Communication Skills (3 EC)
The student is able to develop their public communication skills through blog-writing workshops, public speaking workshops, written reports through self-reflective papers.
- Unit 3: Cross-cultural Understanding (3 EC)
The student is able to identify cultural differences and understanding within Asia and Thailand in specific through immersion into cultural experiences, lectures, and discussions.