Crossing Borders Series
The Crossing Borders series is a set of three separate but complementary online courses open to any student taking part in a study abroad programme. This series of courses consists of:
- a pre-departure course to follow before leaving home (CB1),
- a course to follow once you are abroad (CB2),
- a re-entry course to follow when you return (CB3).
Duration and Workload
CB1 is approximately a one-block (7-week) course with a workload of approximately 28 hours; the equivalent of 1 ECTS. Now available!
CB2 is approximately a one-semester (14-week) course with a workload of approximately 84 hours; the equivalent of 3 ECTS. Opens in September.
CB3 is approximately a one-block (7-week) course with a workload of approximately 28 hours; the equivalent of 1 ECTS. Opens in February.
More courses: Intercultural Communication
Crossing Borders.. from home
The course that allows you to study abroad from home, Crossing Borders... from home (CB0), gives you an opportunity to explore different cultures, learn more about your own and develop inte…
Crossing Borders 1: Pre-departure
This course, Crossing Borders: Pre-departure (CB1), will jump-start the exploration process. You will begin to explore your destination discovering the more subtle aspects of its culture in…
Crossing Borders 2: Abroad
This Crossing Borders: Abroad (CB2) course is to be followed on location. The course will challenge you to engage more deeply with the culture that you are experiencing around you. Using a …
Crossing Borders 3: Re-entry
This course, Crossing Borders: Re-entry (CB3), is to be followed upon your return to your country of departure. It provides you with an opportunity to look back on your entire experience an…
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