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Alexander Mokry Hessen Ministry of Higher Education, Research and the Arts International and European Affairs Wiesbaden,

Academics vs. Culture Hessen International Summer Universities Forum on Education Abroad Fifth Annual Conference Portland, Oregon 19.02.2009. Alexander Mokry Hessen Ministry of Higher Education, Research and the Arts International and European Affairs Wiesbaden, Germany. Hessen. Wiesbaden.

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Alexander Mokry Hessen Ministry of Higher Education, Research and the Arts International and European Affairs Wiesbaden,

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  1. Academics vs. CultureHessen International Summer UniversitiesForum on Education AbroadFifth Annual Conference Portland, Oregon19.02.2009 Alexander Mokry Hessen Ministry of Higher Education, Research and the Arts International and European Affairs Wiesbaden, Germany

  2. Hessen Wiesbaden TU Darmstadt ++ Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt ++ Justus Liebig University Giessen University of Kassel ++ University of Marburg Universities of Applied Sciences in Darmstadt//Frankfurt//Fulda//Giessen-Friedberg//Wiesbaden Universities of Music and Arts in Frankfurt//Offenbach

  3. Hessen International Summer Universities • Common structure with • academic programs taught • in English or German • German language courses • excursions • workshops • credits • Statewide collaboration to • maximize opportunities for • all campuses • concentrate strenghts • maximize opportunities for • incoming and outgoing students Sustainable Engineering ++ Music Therapy ++ Intellectual Property Law and Business in Biotechnology ++ European Union - from single market to federal state ++ Germany‘s Role in Europe. Historical and Current perspectives in Culture, Politics and the Economy…

  4. Language Courses • From Beginner to Advanced • Not broken down by subject but by previous language knowledge • Flexible offers to meet demands of the particular group • Best practices – holistic approach • Host Families • Tandem Language Partners • Authentic Learning With beginners,generally no difference which academic background the student represents

  5. Categories: „Experiental“ excursions – kayaking, hiking, etc. Cultural events: theater, opera German culture: cooking, dancing Academic excursions: wind park, European Central Bank How to choose? Mainstream attractions vs. local highlights Incorporated into academic program Interest depends on prior knowledge about Germany (depending on subject) Excursions Putting it all together: Implicit vs. Explicit learningA Trip to Berlin

  6. Assessment • Added Value for non-German studies or German literature students • More comfortable and successful as individuals on the program by building a group feeling • Providing context for the subjects they are learning • Increase global competency by working with students from around the world • More in-depth look into Germany • Outlet to relax and have fun during an intense academic program • Formal Assessment • Questionnaire • Informal Assessment • How students improve their skills • Decision to continue with German at home university

  7. Thanks for your attention!

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