Enhancing the International Learning Experience

Date: 01-11-2008

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Description

Enhancing Graduate Employability is the second book in HLST and BMAF's Enhancing series of case study books.

Written by academic staff involved in international learning and teaching, these case studies offer valuable insights into both the successes and pitfalls of attempting to embed internationalisation into the learning experience.

These case studies have also been published in a book, (The Enhancing Series - International Learning Experience) commissioned by HLST and BMAF subject centres. The book is available by contacting hlst@brookes.ac.uk.

Introduction
Chris Shiel, Bournemouth University

Strategies for the Improvement of International Students’ Academic and Cultural Experiences of Studying in the UK
Jan Bamford, London Metropolitan University

Assessing the International Dimensions of Degree Programmes
Nina Becket and Maureen Brookes, Oxford Brookes University

Assessment Issues for International Students and for Teachers of International Students
Jude Carroll, Assessment Standards Knowledge Exchange (ASKe)

Teaching and Learning in an Environment Challenged by Cultural Diversity
Professor Alan Darricotte, Professor Rod McColl Ecole Supérieure de Commerce de Rennes

Developing Intercultural Skills for International Industries: The Role of Industry and Educators
Dr. Judie Gannon, Oxford Brookes University

Critical Thinking: Discussion from Chinese Postgraduate International Students and Their Lecturers
Dr. Rong Huang, Plymouth Business School

More Th>N… Study: Exploring Relationship Building with Overseas Students
Mike Lowe, Manchester Metropolitan University

World-Wide Horizons at Leeds Metropolitan University
Elspeth Jones, Leeds Metropolitan University

The Chinese Cultural Experience: A Case Study with Year 3 British Students Travelling to Zhejiang Gongshang University, China
Sandra King, North East Wales Institute of Higher Education, Wrexham

Reflective Practice and Learning Styles with International Students
Jacqueline Lynch, University of Westminster

Managing Diversity - An American Perspective
Mari Jo Pesch, University of Colorado Hospital
Patsy Kemp, Oxford Brookes University

Strategies for Internationalisation - Supporting Students through Overseas Collaborative Partnerships
Sandie Randall, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Listening to International Students
Philip Warwick, York Management School, University of York

Designing a Full-time Masters Programme for a Culturally Diverse Student Population
Melanie Weaver, Dr Angela Vickerstaff and Malcolm Sullivan
Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University

Assessed Mixed Nationality Group Work at a UK University: Does it Get Results?
Rachel Wicaksono, York St John University

 

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Threshold Press Ltd, Newbury 

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