Foundation Course for international students at RUC
When
The next Foundation Course will take place 15-28 August 2013
Purpose
All countries have different study cultures. In order to enable international students to access the study culture at Roskilde University we provide a 2 week course designed for students from all over the world.
Aims and contents
The aims are for the international students to
- be acquainted with different aspects of culture in Denmark in general
- be introduced to the study culture at Roskilde University in particular
- be introduced to problem oriented project work in groups
- be introduced to the university library, and how to access and use the library facilities
- be introduced to the notion of academic English
- be introduced to the Danish language
- be sociable with other students
- be familiar with campus
Materials for Foundation Course
Duration
The course consists of a total of 56 lessons.
Form
Class instruction, individual work and group work. Excursions are included.
Teachers
The teachers are all members of the university staff.
Registration deadline
The registration deadline is 1 August 2013
Registration
Please notice the new date for the final course day
How to find around at RUC
Future dates for Foundation Course
Foundation Course January 2014 will take place 20-29 January 2014. Registration will start 17 November 2013.
Foundation Course August 2014 will take place 18-29 August 2014. Registration will start 18 May 2014.
Further information
Foundation Course coordinator: Susanne Hvidtfeldt, MA (communication), MA (ICT and learning), Associate Teaching Professor, suhv(at)ruc.dk; phone: +45 46743240