International teaching connects local and global perspectives on subject content, research topics, and didactic approaches and methods.
In different formats, which are tailored to your needs, you will receive support in the development and expansion of English-language courses, modules, or degree programmes. Additionally, we are able to support you in your networking endeavours within the TU Braunschweig and the planning and implementation of international teaching collaborations, as well as the use of digital tools employed in international teaching.
We are happy to support you in the implementation of the expansion of any classes offered in English and in the collaboration with colleagues abroad. For example, we support you in the strategic development of the topic of international teaching in your faculty or subject area, in the selection of and application for topic-related funding. In addition, help can be provided in the didactic planning and implementation of existing classes and new courses, as well as modules and degree programmes. In this process, we work with methods tailored to your needs, such as advice, coordinated process support, or content-related workshops within the framework of the development and expansion of courses taught in English or regarding international teaching collaborations.
With international exchange formats such as Virtual Exchanges, you can give your courses new impulses in terms of subject matter, (foreign) language, and interculturality. We support interested teaching staff from all faculties in the planning and implementation of suitable formats , for example by finding potential partners, helping to apply for funding, and advising on university and media didactics for the conceptual development of the course.
As part of the Promoting Digital education through Global Interconnection project, we are happy to support you in the creation of teaching- and learning materials for hybrid and digital scenarios, such as digital game-based learning and mobile learning.
In our Und was machst du so?![And what are you up to?!] -group Internationalisierung in Lehrprojekten [Internationalisation in Teaching Projects ], we organise regular exchange and networking meetings. In these meetings, you can present your own teaching projects and ideas, gather new ideas on the topic of internationalisation in teaching, and create a network with other motivated colleagues.
Expanding the English-taught degree programmes is a central component of the internationalisation process at the TU Braunschweig. The conception, design, and implementation of a new degree programme benefits from an interdisciplinary and inter-faculty exchange between the people responsible for planning this process. In this way, synergies can be used and any transfer between different stages of progress can be facilitated. In this informal collegial exchange and networking format, we invite you to share your experiences in the development of international programmes and to exchange your experiences with challenges and solutions with colleagues from other faculties. All professors and all colleagues involved in such a planning process are kindly invited to participate.
The creation and translation of teaching materials increases the already existing effort when transitioning to English-taught courses. Do you need support in translating your teaching materials into English? Or would you like to have the teaching materials you translated proofread? Our assistants are native speakers of English and can help you translate your teaching materials, create German-English glossaries, or record English-spoken screencasts. We are happy to discuss with you how we can assist you with the translation of your teaching materials in a personal meeting.
If you are interested in this offer, please write an email to b.soller(at)tu-braunschweig.de or use the contact form.
Events and Workshops
For the events and workshops, you will be credited work units (AE) depending on the session length.1 AE corresponds to 45 min.
The internationalisation of educational biographies and study programmes leads to an increase in the diversity of languages in student groups. As a result, it is often perceived as a difficulty if students do not communicate with equal confidence in the language of instruction. Instead, however, this workshop consciously focuses on language diversity as a resource for teaching. Among other things, you will learn the advantages of including multilingualism productively for individuals and groups. In addition, you will get to know accessible didactic methods for using language diversity in groups. (5 AE) The workshop takes place online. The language of this event is German.
Workshop, Dr. Ulrike Lange, Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Through voice training you can develop a pleasant, reliable, and powerful voice. Our interactive workshop provides you with the theoretical and practical knowledge you need in order to act with vocal confidence in critical situations such as hearings or lectures. Practical physical, breath, and voice exercises in combination with fascinating background knowledge will help you to employ your voice with greater purpose in the future, thus allowing you to inspire and motivate your listeners in teaching and research. You will try out what you learn in regular meetings, allowing for steady and continuous improvement. In a closing workshop, you will be introduced to further exercises to help you to keep practicing and improving. We suggest signing up for supplementary individual or two-person coaching . (3 AE, total 15 AE)
Closing Workshop: 18.07.2022 or 19.09.2022, 09:00 – 17:00, Voice and Speech Training: A Confident Demeanor in Research and Teaching (additional registration necessary). The language of this event is English. This workshop will take place in person.
Workshop, Julia Rupprecht, academic speech therapist, communication trainer, certified speech coach (DGSS), university didactics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
By the time they graduate, students are expected to have mastered the English vocabulary of their discipline, to communicate effectively and in appropriate language with academics and colleagues, and to read and produce academic texts without errors. This format introduces methods that you can integrate into your courses to help students develop their competency in professional and subject-specific communication in English. (2 AE) The language of this event is German. This impulse takes place online. Impulse für die Lehre [Impulses for Teaching], Bettina Soller, Team International Teaching, Project House
When English is the lecturer’s second language, holding a class for an international audience presents challenges: How to set expectations, structure lessons, handle intercultural issues, and deal with difficult situations? This workshop discusses how to understand the influence culture has on both teaching and learning as well as how to use this knowledge to plan more effective teaching sessions. Participants will practice how to structure lessons to allow for maximum understanding and retention of material. (6 AE)
The language of this event is English.
This workshop will take online.
Workshop, Lesley-Anne Weiling, trainer and coach for higher education and international researchers, Consultancy Write English, Cologne
This talk exemplifies the effect of EMI on academic content learning through empirical evidence. The influence on academic success and the challenges faced by students are examined in terms of factors like first language (L1), general English language proficiency, academic English proficiency, self-efficacy, motivation, self-perceived academic success, and the academic subject studied. Additionally, the implications of these research findings for teaching and learning in English as a second, third, or fourth language are presented. (1AE)
The language of this event is English.
This lecture will take place online.
Lunch Lecture, Dr. Samantha Curle, Department of Education, Applied Linguistics, Director of the MRes programme in Advanced Quantitative Research Methods, University of Bath, UK.
This workshop is aimed at teaching staff who plan or have already set up an English-taught study programme. The workshop provides orientation on questions concerning conceptual design and implementation. It exemplifies which framework conditions must be in place, which stakeholders should be involved in the different phases of the student life cycle, and which sub-processes are relevant in order to set up a successful study programme. (4 AE)
The language of this event is German.
This workshop takes place in person.
Workshop, Dr. Dagmar Ridder, Central Evaluation and Accreditation Agency (ZEvA), Hannover
Increasingly, universities recognize Virtual Exchange (VE) as a strategic means to strengthen their internationalisation by making it more accessible, sustainable, and resilient in the face of crisis. While VE certainly provides an ideal setting for promoting critical agency and developing language, intercultural, and digital skills, it is also important to address its challenges. Dr. Mirjam Hauck discusses how we can avoid recreating linguistic and cultural hegemonies and enforcing digital inequality and marginalization. (1 AE)
The language of this event is English.
This lecture will take place online.
Lunch Lecture, Dr. Mirjam Hauck, Associate Head for Internationalisation, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, School of Languages and Applied Linguistics, The Open University UK
This Workshop is fully booked. We will put you on the waiting list and contact you as soon as possible if a place is available.
Chinese students are the largest group of international students in Germany. In this workshop, you will learn about the Chinese culture and education system: What motivates Chinese students to study in Germany? What previous experiences and values do they share? What does good teaching look like to them? What do they expect from teachers and what can teachers expect from them? Develop your China competence and learn to better understand and activate your students. (8 AE)
The language of this event is German.
This workshop takes place online.
Workshop, Thomas Willems and Jueye Liu, Chinesisch-Deutsches Hochschulkolleg [Chinese-German College for Postgraduate Studies], Tongji University, Shanghai
This workshop addresses the main drivers and relevant rationales of IaH in today’s higher education landscape. Using the concepts of the formal, informal and hidden curriculum, participants will explore IaH opportunities within their own academic context and engage in a critical peer reflection. The aim of this event is to create a deeper awareness of IaH, provide practical tools and resources that allow participants to map their current state of play, as well as consider the roles of various stakeholders. (4 AE)
The language of this event is English.
This workshop takes place in person.
Workshop, Eveke de Louw, Senior International Officer, The Hague University of Applied Sciences
A university of excellence of the future thinks globally. This also includes the sustainable design of the internationalisation of research and teaching. In this talk, Dr. Susann Görlinger presents the Flying Less project, which supports universities in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Following on from this, Sira Möller from the TU Braunschweig and Stephanie Mittrach from the Leibniz University Hannover give an overview of which measures and concepts are being implemented locally in Braunschweig and Hannover. (1 AE)
The language of this event is German.
This lecture will take place online.
Lunch Lecture,
Dr. Susann Görlinger, Institut für Energie- und Umweltforschung gGmbH, Heidelberg
Stephanie Mittrach, Leiterin des Green Office, Leibniz Universität Hannover
Sira Möller, Leiterin des Green Office, TU Braunschweig
