Designing and Implementing English-Taught Programs
Regarding summer 2020
The application period has been extended until 4 May.
Due to the current circumstances, the Professional Development Courses might not be conducted at Campus Gränna, Sweden, and could instead be held completely online, on our online learning platforms. If this is the case then the lodging fee will be refunded.
August 3-7, 2020
Higher education institutions around the world continue to internationalize and the number of English-taught programs (ETPs) is growing rapidly. Providing appropriate training and support for ETP students, staff, and faculty is crucial to ensuring the quality of the programs. This professional development course is for faculty and staff who wish to learn more about ETP design and implementation. Topics include ETP curriculum and course design, language-conscious practices, academic and social integration, and ETP management.
In addition to seminars, workshops, and lectures, participants will take part in informal fika sessions with Swedish and international colleagues.
August 3 | August 4 | August 5 | August 6 | August 7 |
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Welcome & introduction: ETPs, internationalization, and transnational education | ETP curriculum and course design Fika session with faculty from Swedish ETPs | ETP pedagogy and language-conscious practices JU visit Guest speaker | Academic and social integration Fika session with students from Swedish ETPs | ETP implementation and management |
Course fee: SEK 10,000 (approximately USD 1,100). The fee includes course tuition, on-campus accommodation (private room, shared bath) August 2-8, on-campus meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
Registration: To register for a course, please follow the link below. If you have any questions, please send an email to nils-olov.fors@ju.se or carl-johan.odehammar@ju.se
The deadline for registration is April 1.
Payment: Full payment must be received by May 1. Jönköping University (JU) reserves the right to cancel the course. In case of cancellation by JU, participants will be notified by May 10 and receive a full refund of the course fee. Any cancellation by the course participant will be fully reimbursed if made before May 1. Cancellations between May 1 and May 30 will be reimbursed to what is equivalent to half the cost of the course. Cancellations after May 30 will not be reimbursed. A written notification of cancellations is required and shall be communicated by mail personally to: carl-johan.odehammar@ju.se
Visa for participants: As an international participant, it is important that you check whether you need a visa in order to enter Sweden.
For more information about the course, please contact nils-olov.fors@ju.se
