Unpacking Internationalisation: A Roadmap to Teaching Glocally 26-27 S2

In an increasingly uncertain global context, academics and lecturers need to address the challenges of the “glocal” classroom and be able to teach a wide variety of students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. This four-week online introductory programme (equivalent to a 30-hour course) is jointly organised by UMONS (Université de Mons, Mons, Belgium) and UFCSPA (Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde, Porto Alegre, Brazil) and will introduce you to different aspects of internationalisation and teaching in English.

Throughout the course, we will debunk the myths usually associated with EMI (English Medium of Instruction) and reflect on the concerns or questions that you might face as part of your future teaching activities in the multicultural and multilingual university. We will also look at practical tips on how to better prepare for your (online) classes in English and make it a positive experience for both you and your students.

Course units

1. What is internationalisation: definitions and interpretations
2. The sustainable classroom
3. Culture and identity
4. Language and discourse as resources
5. Learning and teaching across disciplines
6. Active methodologies
7. Going online in EMI: tools and techniques

Timetable:

Session 1 (asynchronous): Tuesday 5 January 2027
Session 2 (synchronous): Friday 8 January 2027 from 1 to 2:30 pm CET time
Session 3 (synchronous): Tuesday 12 January 2027 from 1 to 2:30 pm CET time
Session 4 (synchronous): Friday 15 January 2027 from 1 to 2:30 pm CET time
Session 5 (synchronous): Tuesday 19 January 2027 from 1 to 2:30 pm CET time
Session 6 (synchronous): Friday 22 January 2027 from 1 to 2.30 pm CET time
Session 7 (synchronous): Tuesday 26 January 2027 from 1 to 2:30 pm CET time
Session 8 (synchronous): Friday 29 January 2027 from 1 to 2:30 pm CET time

• EUNICE PhD students and lecturers enrolled as a PhD student or working as a lecturer in one of the universities of the EUNICE European University consortium (check universities here).
• No teaching experience is required.
• You are expected to be actively involved in the online activities, as well as the forum discussions, and to complete mandatory tasks.

Study Level: PhD, Teachers/Researchers

• Submit your application via the button ‘Apply Now’.
• Please keep in mind that the number of participants could be limited for each course. Application does not guarantee enrolment in the course.
• The course participants will be selected based on criteria specified in the study guide.
• Your home university will inform you whether you have been accepted and provide further information about the next steps.

Specific instructions in some universities

• BTU applicants: a Learning Agreement must be completed in advance in coordination with your departmental advisor. Please contact your examination office and study programme coordinator in good time once you are accepted for the courses you would like to attend. For any other questions you can contact: eunice@b-tu.de
• UPHF applicants: make sure to ask the approval of your director of studies (responsable pédagogique) before applying. For any question, you can contact the EUNICE office: eunice@uphf.fr
• UoP applicants: questions about enrolment and recognition can be answered by your Director of Studies or ECTS Coordinator, or you can contact eunice@go.uop.gr

Any questions about enrolment or credit recognition? Contact your EUNICE course coordinator.