1. Module Code Number

XX12N6N2. Title of Module

Globalisation and Internationalisation of Higher Education (10 credits)3. Number of credits

104. Level

15. Status

Live6. Semester in which module is taught and assessment period

Spring semester7. Session availability

Every year. Taught online via Moodle over a 6-week period8. Pre-requisites for admission to this module

None9. Co-requisites for the module

None10. Expected number of students taking the module

This course is taught entirely online and can accommodate a large number of students from UNUK, UNMC and UNNC

11. Rationale for Cap

No cap12. Target students

This module is available to students, staff and other interested parties who wish to access this learning. It is open to all, although particularly suited to postgraduates. This module cannot contribute towards an academic award programme.

13. Availability to exchange students

YesModule Specification Template

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14. Summary of content

This module examines various interpretations of ‘globalisation’ and their implications for and connections to the internationalisation of higher education. The nature and process of internationalisation of HE in their various forms are also examined, together with their influences and impacts on practice. Drawing on Nottingham’s unique experience and expertise in this area, particular attention is given to Transnational Higher Education, (TNHE) and international campuses.

The module is structured around 6 weeks of guided activities on these themes:

1. Globalisation and higher education – an introduction2. Internationalisation of HE – Nature and process

3. Implication of Internationalisation of HE for practice4. Transnational Higher Education5. The Development of International Campuses6. Strategic partnerships and Research Collaborations

15. Module web links

16. Module activities

This module involves:- Self-directed and peer supported learning, working through an online

module structured into 6 weeks of e-tivities- Completion of a number of tasks associated with individual weeks.- Completion of the final module assessment

The module uses a 5-stage model for learning in an online community:Access and motivationOnline socialisationInformation exchangeKnowledge constructionDevelopment

Students are given the opportunity to work in groups and are supported by academic staff or a postgraduate tutor.

17. Assessment details

Assignment tasks are linked to each week’s e-tivities, and involve peer, formative and summative assessment. E-tivities include:

Reflective blog postings (x 2) and comments upon blogs of peers

Contribution to debates/discussions

Poster Presentation18. Module Convenor

Dr Zhen Li19. Administration details

School of Education20. Aims

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This module aims to develop the professional competences of participants through developing their underpinning knowledge in key issues around globalisation and internationalisation of HE, and ultimately to transform their practice.

21. Learning outcomes

A Knowledge and understanding – outcomes which describe broadly the subject matter of the programme/moduleBy the end of the module students will have:

1. Mapped and understood the changes in social life that links to the changing demands on higher education

2. Evaluated the main technical, political and academic debates about the purposes of higher education and its connection to the changing context of globalisation

3. Gained a broad knowledge of the complexity of international and transnational HE and a critical understanding of the current trends, issues and debates in international and transnational HE

B Intellectual skills – the abilities required to process the subject matter

1. Undertaken critical analysis and evaluation of key issues of strategy and management in globalisation and internationalisation of HE.

C Professional/practical skills – those skills specific to a particular subject area (option)

1. Contributed to debates on issues around internationalisation in a well—informed manner

D Transferable (key) skills – skills such as oral and written communication, team work, self management, problems solving, critical thinking, professionalism etc

1. Increased abilities as self-directed learners through the completion of an online module

2. Developed skills of communication, team-working, critical thinking and problem-solving through engagement with module activities and assessments

3. Engaged in critical reflection on professional practices

22. Resources

23. List which schools and faculties have been consulted (and support the proposal)School of Education, UNUKSchool of Education, UNNCProvost and SMLC, UNMC

24. Approved by Head of School and other resource providers (in the case of Advantage Award modules must be approved by the Advantage Award Academic Director and steering committee)

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