Course Learning Outcomes:
- Recognize the Hispanic cultural heritage and the role it plays in today’s world.
- Demonstrate the use of technology through the use of on-line component exercises, tutorials and cultural activities online.
Learning objective: Examine positive qualities of interacting with others in professional and personal settings.
Topic: Infographic: Las mejores cualidades para encontrar trabajo
You will read an infographic about personal qualities that are important in the workplace from the perspective of a Spanish energy company. Read the Strategy to learn about intercultural competence. Then, read and listen to the infographic.
Deardorff, D.K. (2006). The identification and assessment of intercultural competence as a student outcome of internationalization at institutions of higher education in the United States. Journal of Studies in International Education, 10(3), 241266.
Reflexin:
Reflect on the messages in the infographic related to qualities for success at work and compare the perspectives to the culture in which you live. Then, participate in the discussion by answering two of these three questions, in English. As you read each question, consider what your learned about intercultural competence.
1. What cultural values might be represented in the infographic? Are there different attributes or scenarios you think are important?
2. Could there be multiple ways of perceiving success at work? What might they be?
3. How can self-awareness of attitudes, values, and views assist you as you examine different cultural practices, products, and perspectives of the Spanish-speaking world?
One Peer Response Required: Comment on another PEER using at least one sentence or short paragraph. Your peer response must show understanding of your classmate’s presentation.
Use numbers to identify questions answered. Please address classmate by name in your peer response so I know who you are responding to and if your response offers constructive feedback.