Group project
Different continents, common ground? Shared university and cultural experiences.
Participants from both universities interacted to gain insights and share experiences on different topics including academic life, culture and lifestyles, and decolonising the curriculum. The collaborative exchange practised and developed skills that are important in academic contexts and the global workplace, such as communicating in English, raising intercultural awareness, and interacting in virtual teams.
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Partners involved:
Coventry University (UK) and UniEvangelica, (Brazil)
- Andrew Preshous, Assistant Professor in Academic English, Coventry University
- Federica Jorio, Intercultural Engagement Project Assistant, Coventry University
Counter-part partner lead
- Professor Luiz Dias
CU Course & Year
- International Business Top-up degree 20-21
Project Outcomes:
- Using English as a lingua franca, the students enhanced their communication skills and developed intercultural competence.
- Finding about university life and learning in another context raised intercultural awareness.
- Collaborating virtually in discussions and creating shared documents developed digital skills and promoted teamwork, key skills in academic contexts and the global workplace.
- The COIL project offered opportunities for critical reflection.
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