Category: Campus Internationalization

What Does an Internationalized Curriculum Look Like? The Promise of Cultures and Languages Across the Curriculum

April 20th, 2015 in Campus Internationalization, Internationalized Curriculum

Helping graduates achieve global competence is a key strategic goal for many institutions. As all sectors of the economy extend beyond linguistic and cultural borders, there is increasing demand for employees with intercultural and multilingual skills. Many institutions are moving toward a model that weaves language and culture across the curriculum. They have engaged faculty, administrators, students (both domestic and international), international services, and academic departments to collaborate and envision a new approach to language and cultural experiences outside of traditional language courses.

Improve Your Intercultural Training through Transformative Learning

April 20th, 2015 in Campus Internationalization, Intercultural Training

After students study abroad, they speak most often of the transformation they have gone through as a result of their intercultural experience. You may also know that your effort to engage real transformative learning falls far below expectations. Experience without support does not render the intercultural competence that we strive for in our intercultural training. Instead, it requires a rich integration of the right training and support.

Comprehensive Internationalization: From Concept to Action

April 20th, 2015 in Campus Internationalization

Building Virtual Bridges for Cross-Cultural Learning

April 20th, 2015 in Campus Internationalization, Intercultural Training

Are you a university or college faculty member interested in utilizing virtual tools to support cross-cultural learning environments for your students? Do you work with study abroad students and want to enhance their learning experience through virtual connections? This webinar will provide insights to such groups as university and college faculty, education abroad advisers, senior international officers, teacher educators, and curriculum developers.