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Coursework 3: Reflective statement (50%)

Learning
outcomes assessed

5.1i. Consider intercultural issues in
their communications; ii. Analyse the intercultural communication process and identify
barriers to communication in international business relations; 5.2i Engage in appropriate and accurate
communications in diverse groups; iii
Demonstrate familiarity with the vocabulary and techniques of
inter-organisational and international communication; 5.3i. Self-management; ii.
Communication; iv. Information
Technology.

TASK: This is an individual
assignment and comprises 50% of the total module marks.

You are required to write a reflective statement
using your reflections on activities within this module, including
assignments, readings, class activities, virtual teamwork and self-assessment
tools. Your statement must answer the following three questions.

1. How would you describe your
cultural background? Explain how you came to your understanding of your own
culture with reference to relevant academic theory and models.

Support your answer with
reference to a minimum of four academic sources.

(Max. 400 words)

2.
Reflecting on your skills development during
the module, to what extent have you developed the skills necessary for
intercultural success? Evaluate your intercultural skills development with
reference to appropriate academic models and theory.

Support your
answer with reference to a minimum of four academic sources.

(Max.
500 words)

3.
Choose one of the following communication skills:

active listening assertiveness negotiation

a)
explain what the skill involves, with reference to appropriate
academic theory

Support your
answer with reference to a minimum of two academic sources.

b)
reflect on your development of the skill, with reference to seminar
activities, feedback from others and self-evaluation tools

c)
identify an action plan for further development using the SMART
framework

(Max. 350 words)


Guidance

To succeed you will have to:

  1. keep a regular record of reflections (See appendix 1) on your
    personal learning and development from experiences related to the topics
    and activities included in this module. You may use the template in
    Appendix 2, create your own or use Mahara on the VLE. NB: Your learning
    log should not be submitted as it is simply a resource from which you draw
    analysis to support your reflections.
  2. take note of formal
    and informal feedback from peers and tutors throughout the module
    as part of your self-evaluation
  3. structure your self-evaluation using
    theory and self-evaluation tools from the module and your independent
    research
  4. apply SMART to the creation of your
    action plan
  5. follow the Essentials of Reflective
    Writing (see separate document on Moodle site for this module) and apply
    correctly the citation conventions of Harvard referencing (see Brookes
    Virtual for citation guides). References are essential i.e. in-text
    citations and a reference list.


Coursework feedback sheet: Assignment 3
‘Individual Reflective Statement’

STUDENT NAME
& number

Criterion

70% and above

60-69%

50-59%

40-40%

0-39%

Attention
to purpose (25%)

Reflects a clear engagement in and
commitment to reflective practice.

Effective evaluation of experience of
tasks (including group work) undertaken in module. Appropriate competencies
are recognised.

Reflects an engagement in and commitment
to reflective practice.

Evaluation of experience of tasks (including group work)
undertaken in module. Relevant competencies are recognised.

Evidence of engagement in reflective
practice.

Limited reflection on tasks undertaken
(including group work) undertaken in module. Some relevant competencies are
recognised.

Some evidence of engagement in reflective
practice.

A descriptive and superficial account of
experience of tasks (including group work) undertaken in module. Some
competencies are recognised.

Fails to address the task set. Little or
no evidence of reflective practice.

Limited evidence of familiarity with tasks undertaken (including group
work) undertaken in module.Relevant competencies are not identified.

Knowledge and
understanding (25%)

Evidence of conceptual thinking; use of relevant theoretical
frameworks.Concepts are explained
clearly and accurately applied.

Relevant concepts are introduced and applied. Some minor
lapses in clarity and accuracy.

Relevant concepts are introduced and some attempt at
application. Some lapses in clarity and accuracy.

Relevant concepts are introduced, but limited
attempt at application. Frequent
lapses in clarity and accuracy.

Concepts are either not
discussed or are presented inaccurately.

Self-evaluation
(25%)

Evaluation confidently addresses strengths
and areas for development. Can reflect on feedback from self-evaluation tools
and/or from others.

Able to evaluate strengths and weaknesses.
Can acknowledge feedback from self-evaluation tools and/or from others.

Recognises strengths and weaknesses, but
fails to effectively incorporate feedback from self-evaluation tools and/or
from others.

Begins to recognise own strengths and weaknesses.Limited evidence
of use of self-evaluation tools or feedback from others.

Fails to meaningfully undertake the
process of self-criticism.

No evidence of use of self-evaluation tools or feedback from others.

Action planning (15%)

Action plan objectives are relevant and
realistic, applying SMART confidently. Actions clearly follow from
evaluation.

Begins to develop relevant and realistic
action plans based on evaluation. SMART objectives are identifiable.

Is able to identify plans for action, but
links between evaluation and plans not sufficiently clear. Objectives are
mostly SMART.

Links between evaluation and plans not clear. Little attempt to apply
SMART framework to objectives.

Unclear or no action planning. Objectives
are not SMART.

Referencing & sources (10%)

Arguments are well supported
through appropriate referencing. Several appropriate sources, including
relevant journal articles and texts.

Sources of information are
appropriately referenced. Mostly appropriate sources, including relevant
journal articles and texts.

Some referencing errors in
terms of technique. Some support from relevant texts and articles.

Referencing is very weak
with serious omissions. Limited support from literature; some inappropriate
sources.

Fails to reference and/or
uses inappropriate sources.

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