Internationalizing the Curriculum [electronic resource] / JoAnn McCarthy.
This report discusses a comprehensive plan designed in 1984 to internationalize the Illinois State University curriculum. This plan focused on four major areas: study abroad, foreign student and scholar services, curriculum development, and faculty development. Fundamental to the internationalizing...
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| Summary: | This report discusses a comprehensive plan designed in 1984 to internationalize the Illinois State University curriculum. This plan focused on four major areas: study abroad, foreign student and scholar services, curriculum development, and faculty development. Fundamental to the internationalizing process was the recognition that no serious curriculum revision would take place without faculty support and involvement. Within 5 years of beginning this plan, much of it is in effect. For example: over 2000 students enrolled in study abroad programs; about 300 faculty members participated in international professional activities; 31 new international courses were added to the curriculum; and almost $1 million in external funding was generated to support additional international programming. This internationalizing plan became one of the university's five major planning priorities for 1985-90. The results prove that significant progress can still be made without major infusions of new funding. Other institutions wishing to begin such a process should spend time on the following issues: secure support of key administrators; identify key faculty with international interest; centralize planning and supervision of the effort; assess curricular and staff strengths; and focus on faculty development. The planning proposal is appended. (SM) |
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| Item Description: | ERIC Document Number: ED306854. Sponsoring Agency: Japan Foundation, New York, NY. Sponsoring Agency: Department of Education, Washington, DC. Sponsoring Agency: United States Information Agency, Washington, DC. Contract Number: GN-00874094-88. Contract Number: IA-AEGH-G6192675. Contract Number: PN-016AH70043. ERIC Note: This report is one of a group gathered by the AASCU/ERIC Model Programs Inventory Project, funded by the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education to the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, in collaboration with the ERIC Clearinghouse on Higher Education. For related documents, see HE 022 565-617, HE 022 619-643 and HE 022 645-659. |
| Physical Description: | 48 p. |