Curriculum Integration and Internationalization
Northeastern University's curriculum integration model is built on broad and deep collaboration with leadership, faculty, and academic staff. All have been partners in integrating education abroad into the undergraduate experience. Curriculum integration is part of a larger process of global learning integration and internationalization of the curriculum at Northeastern.
Northeastern's conceptual framework for global learning and internationalization takes advantage of our historic commitment to experiential learning, as well as Northeastern's signature Self-Authored Integrated Learning (SAIL) framework. We are developing a research- and evidence-based approach that is informed by critical perspectives and theoretical lenses.
Global Experiential Learning Outcomes
Global learning stimulates the campus community to consider ways in which services, teaching, and learning challenge traditional academic hierarchies, and supports respect for others' unique perspectives and backgrounds. How can we cultivate global learning that connects international experiences with everyday campus interactions, within and beyond the classroom?
In 2018, a Northeastern committee devised a set of Global Experiential Learning Outcomes.
Northeastern Global Learning Essays
We are inviting faculty and staff from around the university to contribute to the discussion of global learning definitions, development, and outcomes.
Global Learning and Residence Life
S. Lara Ceylan, Amy Aris, Ramin Raza, and Ross Ramkissoon
Research, Evidence, and Impact - Resources and Tools
- Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) Global Learning Resources and Case Studies
- American Council on Education Internationalization Toolkit
- Critical Internationalization Studies Network
- NAFSA: Association of International Educators
- Global Learning LibGuide (Florida International University Resource)
- What is Curriculum Integration? (University of Minnesota Resource)
- Research on Education Abroad
- Research on Diversity and Inclusion in Education Abroad (Frontiers Journal)
- Journal of Studies in International Education
- The Boston College Center for International Higher Education
Recommended Essays and Short Pieces
Ergin, H. (2019). Is international higher education just an elite club? University World News.
Recommended Articles & Reports
Recommended Books
Carroll, J. (2015). Tools for Teaching in an Educationally Mobile World. Abingdon: Routledge.
Leask, B. (2015). Internationalizing the Curriculum. London: Routledge.
Staff Publications and Presentations
Workshops
GEO and the Center for Advancing Teaching and Learning Through Research (CATLR) have developed a series of workshops on global learning. These workshops are intended to guide faculty and staff through a collaborative process of integrating global and intercultural learning into the curriculum and campus.
Introductory Workshop: "Exploring Global Learning at Northeastern" (offered in fall and spring)
Workshop #2: "Designing for Global Learning in Your Context"