Internationalizing the Curriculum Dr Anne T Sloan Special
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Internationalizing the Curriculum Dr. Anne T. Sloan Special Assistant to the Provost for International Education Middle Tennessee State University asloan@mtsu. edu
Internationalizing the Curriculum In December 2005, the TBR unveiled its 2005 -2010 strategic plan, “Setting New Directions, ” and made increased emphasis on internationalization system-wide an objective in its stated Leadership Goals.
The strategy is Internationalize curricula Facilitate faculty and student exchanges Encourage sister university relationships Increase faculty international research Develop selective degrees and concentrations with an international focus Take other steps to increase understanding of global concepts and other cultures
What do we need to know? Who we are Where we came from Where we are going
The Culture Capsule
What is the purpose? Global Competency
What are the learning objectives? Students should Have a diverse and knowledgeable worldview Comprehend the international dimensions of the major field of study Communicate effectively in another language and/or cross-culturally Exhibit cross-cultural sensitivity and adaptability Continue global learning throughout life
How do you we this? Figure out where you are now Figure out where you want to go Invest some time and resources
Do you want to internationalize your curricula? Your own course? Your department curriculum? Your entire institutional curricula?
Do you want to Facilitate faculty and student exchanges? Encourage sister university relationships? Increase faculty international research and involvement? Develop an international focus? Increase understanding of global concepts and other cultures?
How do you get to where you want to be? If you haven’t visited the AACC international website, start there http: //www. aacc. nche. edu/Content/Na vigation. Menu/Resource. Center/Servic es/International. htm Other resources
