1. Internationalizing the Curriculum
Dr. Anne T. Sloan
Special Assistant to the Provost for International Education
Middle Tennessee State University

2. Internationalizing the Curriculum
In December 2005, the TBR unveiled its strategic plan, “Setting New Directions,” and made increased emphasis on internationalization system-wide an objective in its stated Leadership Goals.

3. 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

4. What do we need to know? Who we are Where we came from
Where we are going

5. The Culture Capsule

6. What is the purpose?
Global Competency

7. 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

8. How do you we this? Figure out where you are now
Figure out where you want to go
Invest some time and resources

9. Do you want to internationalize your curricula?
Your own course?
Your department curriculum?
Your entire institutional curricula?

10. 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?

11. How do you get to where you want to be?
If you haven’t visited the AACC international website, start there
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