Linnaeus University Summer Academy, Report 2017 by Linnéuniversitetet

Linnaeus University Summer Academy

Report 2017 including – Short Review Summer Academy 2014-2016 – Comparative Facts & Figures 2014-2017

November 2017 Ewonne Hultqvist wrote this report in collaboration with Anneli Andersson. The report is an expansion of summaries from former years (2014-2016). Statistical data has been compiled by Ewonne Hultqvist (2017), Ida Ryberg (2016), Jonna Brehmer (2015), Louise Chyssler/Jessica Sundstrรถm (2014) and Anneli Andersson. Photographers: Urban Anjar, Louise Haraldsson, Linnaeus University, and others. 2

Table of Contents Vision

Timetable Framework

About Linnaeus University Summer Academy Courses and Faculty

Add-on Activities

Interdisciplinary Sessions

Workshops and Seminars

Orientation Days and Closing Ceremony

Social Activities

Accommodation

Facts & Figures

Applicants

Registered Students

The Studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Demographic Profile

Countries Represented

Course Evaluation (total)

Course Performance

Continuing Studies at Linnaeus University

Forms of Learning

Recommendation

Faculty

Economy

Marketing

Cooperation Partners

Summer Academy Staff

Short review Linnaeus University Summer Academy 2014â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2016 Comparative Facts & Figures 2014-2017

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Vision

A few words from the Vice-Rector and the Operational Manager

Linnaeus University Summer Academy offers a comprehensive study experience – the only one of its kind in Sweden. In November 2013, the Committee for Internationalisation decided to allocate resources to develop a prototype for a summer academy to be launched already in the summer of 2014. Behind this bold move laid a vision and policy saying that Linnaeus University is an international University fostering students with a global mind-set. This was interpreted as “a university with students and faculty able to understand and act in a global world”. The Summer Academy was aimed at embodying these goals and values as well as serve as one of the vehicles to make them come true. The Summer Academy also provides positive side effects and performs functions such as: • Being a forerunner for effective university-wide internationalisation • Being a vehicle for the concept of Internationalisation at Home • Being a stepping stone for meaningful institutional collaboration internally and externally • Giving students and faculty authentic intercultural experiences • Offering meetings between students and faculty with different disciplinary backgrounds • Proving that the concept of the global classroom can increase quality • Preparing international students for a longer study period at the university • Providing a European/Scandinavian experience in a short study period

Nils Nilsson, Vice-Rector

International, Intercultural and Interdisciplinary Linnaeus University Summer Academy’s core values

• Being a laboratory for curriculum development and faculty teamwork • Strengthening the Linnaeus University brand and international competence Some keys to the positive results: • Truly international • All faculties on board • Strong support from university top management • Committed lecturers • A distinguished task-force committed to the project from the very start • Service and Hospitality management with high ambitions • Global balanced mix of students including Swedish students • The concept of Linnaeus University Summer Academy unifies the parts into a whole We do hope our report for Linnaeus University Summer Academy 2017, the first of its kind, will give you pleasant reading. There seems to be an overall satisfaction among the student groups, teachers and guest lecturers, and the setup of the Summer Academy. There is a growing interest in summer schools all over the world and the competition is increasing. Linnaeus University realised this demand quickly and acted upon this. We happily present to you: The report of Linnaeus University Summer Academy 2017 with a short review of 2014-2016 and comparative facts & figures 2014-2017.

Operational Manager

About Linnaeus University Summer Academy “In a nutshell”

Linnaeus University Summer Academy was launched on December 1st 2013, and in July 2014, the first Summer Academy took place. There were six courses available, taught by 18 lecturers in total, and 130 students from 17 different nations participated. From the starting period of 2014 until this year 2017, the Summer Academy has had a steady expansion. This year’s edition offered 14 courses, taught by 53 lecturers in total, and 232 students from 35 different nations participated. Linnaeus University Summer Academy was organised and carried out in a project form during the years of 2014-2016. However, on March 21st 2017, the Summer Academy was appointed by the university direction to continue as a permanent operation within the regular educational range at Linnaeus University. The Summer Academy takes place during six weeks in the middle of the summer. The course period is five weeks for all courses. One additional week of arrival and orientation days also precedes the study period. Courses are offered at both undergraduate and graduate level. All courses are 7.5 credit full-time courses with medium of instruction English and many of them have general entry requirements. Most of the courses are unique, since they are not offered at Linnaeus University during any other time of the

academic year. The target group for the Summer Academy is all three student groups; international students, exchange students and Swedish students. The courses within Linnaeus University Summer Academy originated in Swedish culture and an innovative mind-set. They all include workshops and have a strong student focus. The combination of lectures and workshops within the student’s own course and weekly interdisciplinary sessions for all participants at the academy provides opportunities for new contacts and cultural insights – both from the students and from local and global business representatives. Another part of this experience is the extensive “Add-on-activityprogramme” which offer workshops and seminars as well as organised day-trips and weekend excursions. This, together with outdoor and sports activities as well as other cultural events, contributes to an increased knowledge of Swedish culture and society. Participating in the Linnaeus University Summer Academy as a student means obtaining unique academic experience while gaining cultural insights together in an international atmosphere. The Summer Academy takes place at the Maritime Academy in Kalmar, located by the guest marina in the heart of Kalmar in beautiful surroundings. 5

Timetable Framework The timetable framework set the standards for the whole Summer Academy. All courses had their own lecture room where they had classes Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Due to course content and character, some of the courses also had other lecture times.

Besides the framework of Summer Academy, the programme also included Interdisciplinary Sessions, Workshops, Welcome and Orientation Days, Field Trips & Tours as well as the Summer Academy Ceremony. The timetable is the basis for the Summer Academy.

Timetable of Linnaeus University Summer Academy 2017 Week

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Arrival Day Optional complementary arrival and pick-up service

Welcome and Orientation Programme

Welcome and Orientation Programme Guided Tour in Kalmar

W27 July

W28 July

W29 July

9-16 Course start and introduction

9-12 Class 13-16 Individual studies/Group discussions

24 W30 July/Aug. 9-12 Class 13-16 Individual studies/Group discussions W31 Aug.

W32 Aug.

9-12 Class 13-16 Individual studies/Group discussions 9-12 Class 13-16 Individual studies/Group discussions

9-12 Class 9-16 Individual 13-16 Individual studies/Group studies/Group discussions discussions

Öland excursion (optional)

9-12 Class 10-12 Class 13-16 Individual Interdisciplinary studies/Group Session discussions

9-12 Class 10-12 Class 13-16 Individual Interdisciplinary studies/Group Session discussions 9-12 Class 13-16 Individual studies/Group discussions

10-12 Class Interdisciplinary Session

9-12 Class Final Exams 13-16 Individual studies/Group discussions

9-12 Class 9-16 Individual 13-16 Individual studies/Group studies/Group discussions discussions

9-12 Class Stockholm 13-16 Individual excursion studies/Group (optional) discussions 9-12 Class 13-16 Individual studies/Group discussions Summer Academy Ceremony

The Summer Academy period has been outlined with the following important aspects, among others, in mind: • A survey made in 2014/2015 shows this is the best period to reach as many nationalities of interest for Linnaeus University as possible compared to the students´ own native education system. • The Summer Academy ends two weeks before the autumn semester start at Linnaeus 6

Sun

9-16 Individual studies/Group discussions Day of departure

Kingdom of Crystal excursion (optional)

Stockholm excursion (optional)

IKEA Through the Ages and Carl Linnaeus excursion (optional) Stockholm excursion (optional)

University. This amount of time is convenient for many reasons for the Summer Academy students who plan to stay for continued studies at the university. • The Student Housing rooms for the Summer Academy students are the same as for the international and exchange students studying at Linnaeus University during the regular academic year. There needs to be available housing for both these student groups.

Courses and Faculty During 2017 Linnaeus University Summer Academy offered fourteen courses, twelve on undergraduate level and two on graduate level. First-cycle studies (undergraduate level) English for academic studies Faculty of Arts and Humanities 1EN114 The course focuses on improving your core academic English skills as to prepare you for further studies at Linnaeus University. The course will enrich your academic study skills and will enhance your qualification for employment purposes. Guest Lecturer: Mindy Macleod Beginner’s Swedish, part 1 Faculty of Arts and Humanities 1SV701 This course will equip you with basic knowledge of Swedish. You will learn some of the basic vocabulary and the key structures of Swedish, but you will also start to practice the language and your communicative abilities. After the course, there are several continuation courses in Swedish at Linnaeus University. Linnaeus University Lecturers: Roland Lindholm Eva Narde Writing a scientific essay – genre andmethods. A Preparation for higher education Faculty of Health and Life Sciences 1XH002 This course aims to develop scientific writing skill of students, which is an essential requirement for academic success and transition to higher education. The course teaches you the principles of scientific writing, from formulating research topic, to concluding result and writing reference list. Linnaeus University Lecturers: Christen Erlingsson Judy Chow Jalal Safipour

Glass Design Faculty of Arts and Humanities 2DI317 Study Design and Glass right in the centre of the Swedish Kingdom of Crystal. Our School of Design has over ten years of teaching experience in this field. You gain experience in our workshops and work side by side with master glassblowers. We will make both art glass and tableware. A background in design is desirable but there is no need for experience in glass. Linnaeus University Lecturers: Ylva Holmén Pamela Karlsson Guest Lecturers: Hanne Mago Wiklund Art and Landscape Painting Faculty of Arts and Humanities 1BD120 Study art and outdoor landscape painting in the midst of the exotic island of Öland and follow an interesting era of modernist painters from the late 19th century up until today. You will learn the basics of sketching and painting both in a studio and outdoor on Öland. Linnaeus University Lecturers: Lena Richert Guest Lecturers: Linda Wallin

Media and News Literacy Faculty of Arts and Humanities 1MK175 The course will assist students to acquire skills as to be able to find their way through the information flow in the media: aim is to develop tools so that participants are able to critically evaluate media and news content, which they face daily. Linnaeus University Lecturers: Renaud de la Brosse Örjan Petersson Nina Hjelmgren Fredrik Hertzman Martin Knust Guest Lecturers: Mato Brautovic Gabriella Thinz Outdoor leisure and sport in the Swedish landscape Faculty of Social Sciences 1IV020 Outdoor activities and sports are an increasing part of recreation today. This course will provide you knowledge in an interdisciplinary perspective on nature’s opportunities for physical activity, outdoor recreation and sport with focus on the sustainable use of the nature resources. Linnaeus University Lecturers: Klas Åstrand Åsa Tugetam Oscar Nordahl Tom Danielsson Jonas Ahnesjö Jenni Sundin 8

Human Rights in Historical, Philosophical and Theoretical Perspective Faculty of Social Sciences 1SK154 The course follows the historical and philosophical development of human rights in a general sense. Special emphasis is placed on the emerging practice and intellectual debates that have accompanied the evolvement of the human rights system in modern history. It also covers issues in modern history where the rights of ethnic, sexual and religious or other minorities have been at stake. Linnaeus University Lecturers: Mirza Tassaduq Baig Krister Håkansson Creativity, Entrepreneurship and Creativity – in a Swedish Context Faculty of Business and Economics 1FE471 The course will introduce the phenomena of entrepreneurship and inspire the student to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and competence. The student will acquire skills in the art of seeing and acting on opportunities. During the course the group will meet some Swedish companies in order to uncover the “secrets” of their inimitable and entrepreneurial Business model. Linnaeus University Lecturers: Lasse Johansson Nils Nilsson Niklas Åkerman

Discovery of a sustainable Baltic Sea Faculty of Health and Life Sciences 2MX510 Is the Baltic Sea area becoming the world’s first Ecoregion where ecology and economy work together to sustain societies and culture? You will explore a wide range of innovations and success stories to face challenges to sustainability in health, ecosystems, cities, climate change, energy, maritime transport, water use, education and life-long learning. Linnaeus University Lecturers: Catherine Legrand Elisabeth Carlsson Elin Lindehoff Emil Fridolfsson Mireia Bertos Fortis Eva Sörenson Lina Mattsson Pär Karlsson Guest Lecturers: Lori Dickes Jeffery Allen

Second-cycle studies (graduate level)

Managing International Business Strategies Faculty of Business and Economics 4FE402 Would you like to run your own int’l company? This course uses a business simulation, teaches managerial disciplines such as strategy, leadership, marketing, finance and production in a practical way, gives a comprehensive view of international business, and challenges you to make all the decisions. Guest Lecturers: Olavi Uusitalo Kari Uusitalo

eHealth in a global perspective Faculty of Health and Life Sciences 1XN500 eHealth is when digital information technology is used in everything from maintaining health to treating illness. In this course we will explore and discuss the opportunities and challenges of eHealth from a global perspective. Linnaeus University Lecturers: Tora Hammar Göran Petersson Lina Nilsson My Zetterholm Hanna Danielsson The engine of the global economy - maritime transport, Faculty of Technology 1SJ001 Shipping has an enormous impact on our daily lives. In this course, we address and analyse the technological, economic and environmental factors that drive the shipping industry today. Which factors are today most vital for building a viable and sustainable transport industry? Linnaeus University Lecturers: Joakim Heimdahl Fredrik Ahlgren Göran Stöth Pär Karlsson Guest Lectures: Magnus Genrup

The Nordic Welfare Model in a Global Context Faculty of Social Sciences 4SO425 In Scandinavian countries and perhaps Sweden in particular, have frequently been singled out as the most successful contemporary example of a transformation of a harsh industrial class society into an advanced human welfare society. In focus are the workings of the current formal Nordic system(s) of social welfare; equality, justice and solidarity. Linnaeus University Lecturers Sven Hort Kajsa Johansson Guest Lecturers: Anders Nilsson Gunilla Åkesson 9

Add-on Activities To achieve more than academic experience during the Summer Academy, a carefully selected package of meaningful add-on activities is integrated in the academic course portfolio. This will elevate and expand the students’ academic knowledge to a new level. The add-on-activities for this year were the following:

Interdisciplinary Sessions

During the Summer Academy 2017, three interdisciplinary sessions were held. This was a great way for the students to interact with, and get inspired by, interesting people as well as gain some useful contacts. Both attendance and response were high, with between 100 and 175 students participating in each of these optional lectures. • “The Swedish Paradox: Radical Individualism in the Land of Social Trust” Mr. Lars Trägårdh, Professor, Ersta Sköndal Bräcke University • “Navigating the Next Industrial Revolution: exploring new forms of value creation” Ms. Robin Teigland, Professor, Stockholm School of Economics • “Competences for tomorrow – challenges in a globalised world” Dr. Agneta Blad, Appointed by the Swedish government as special examiner of Internationalisation at Swedish Higher Education Institutions

”Here you can believe in yourself, take care of your imagination, get real knowledge and communicate with exceptionally interesting people.” Student comment 2017

Workshops and Seminars

The following workshops and seminars were offered for the students to participate in. They touched on subjects useful for all students no matter their field of studies. • “Intercultural Communication” Mrs. Yael Tågerud, Lecturer, Linnaeus University • “The Science of Happiness“ Mrs. Annika Axelsson, Gestalt Therapist at the Student Welfare Office, Linnaeus University • “Re-Creation: Creative rule breaking” Mr. Niklas Rådström, Author and Ms. Anna Herbert, Professor, Linnaeus University This arrangement was a collaboration between Linnaeus University Summer Academy and a project called ”The Cultural University”.

Orientation Days and Closing Ceremony

When the Summer Academy students arrive in Kalmar, there is no other campus educational activity at the university. It is summer break for all Linnaeus University students, both native and international, and most of them have even left their student housing and the city. Additionally, most of the university staff have holidays. The same goes for the student associations. Within this reality, the Summer Academy staff needs to arrange a important arrival and orientation programme. The Summer Academy students need, as soon as possible after arrival and before the start of the courses, to be settled in their accommodation as well as the academic system and everyday life in a new country. Many of the international students have never been abroad and few have been in a Scandinavian or European country.

The Summer Academy also provides a nice, optional closing ceremony to wrap up the programme and all the new friendships that have been made.

“I think the set-up was excellent, I felt immediately at home and comfortable with the course and university.” Student comment 2017

Pick-up service

The Summer Academy provides an optional arrival and pick-up service for all international students in order to help them to settle in the Academy and their daily life. To help, 10 volunteers (current and former students at Linnaeus University) were recruited for the summer of 2017. The volunteers also assisted in several of the social activities. Welcome and Orientation Days

During the Welcome and Orientation Programme, nearly all students gathered for the first time. The schedule for the day was packed with information regarding all different aspects (academic and general) of their time as a student at the Summer Academy. Swedish “fika” and Swedish lunch were served. The students received a nametag and a welcome bag, including useful information and some gifts like a Summer Academy t-shirt and cap. The day ended with some mingling and a guided tour of Kalmar Castle. The next day, a guided tour around the historical city of Kalmar was arranged for the students. Summer Academy Ceremony

To sum up the Summer Academy 2017 and give the students a memorable event, a ceremony was arranged the day after the final exams. The students received a certificate from the Summer Academy together with a pin from Linnaeus University. The official course certificate and transcripts of records were later sent to the student’s home address, once the assignments and exams were graded and the grades had been registered. The ceremony was an enjoyable event with speeches and music, and it was finished off with a small reception.

Social Activities

Some social activities, organised by the volunteers, were available for the students during the summer, such as traditional Swedish cooking classes, spontaneous barbeques on the beach or the possibility to watch a live football match. There were also several opportunities to participate in a sports programme organised by the student organisation FIKS, and to sing in the Summer Academy Choir. Kalmar city, as a large tourist destination, offers a full variety of cultural events during the summer holidays. In addition to this, the Summer Academy provides optional weekend day-trips and excursions in Kalmar and Sweden. The students financially cover all the social activities they choose to join. Field Trips & Tours

The Summer Academy 2017 provided the following optional weekend day-trips and excursions: • Öland “The Island of the Sun and the Winds” • Småland I, “The Kingdom of Crystal” • Småland II “IKEA Through The Ages and Carl Linnaeus” • Stockholm “Stockholm In My Heart” Summer Academy Choir

Choirmaster Mr. Stefan Ekblad from the Cathedral of Lund together with Mr. Berth Nilsson, project manager for the “The Cultural University” inspired the students to sing in an international choir. The rehearsals took place once a week. Three songs were then performed during the Summer Academy Ceremony.

Accommodation How to acquire student accommodation differs depending on the student group. Tuition fee-paying students and/or exchange students

Tuition-fee-paying students and exchange students are guaranteed accommodation, provided that the application is completed and submitted prior to the relevant deadline. Linnaeus University Summer Academy 2017 offered two different student accommodation alternatives located on five different addresses. The rent below is for the entire Summer Academy period including the arrival and orientation week. • Kalmarhem Student Accommodation was located at four different locations in Kalmar, all within walking and/or biking distance from the university buildings. The rent for the entire Summer Academy period was 5700 SEK and it included single-bed furnished rooms with mostly separate bathrooms. Kitchen and living room were shared. Access to Internet was provided.

• FOJO Student Housing was located about 20 minutes walking distance from the university buildings. The rent for the entire Summer Academy period was 7900 SEK and it included single-bed furnished rooms of high standard with separate bathrooms and access to wireless Internet. Breakfast was provided during weekdays. Non tuition fee-paying students

Non-fee paying students are not guaranteed accommodation and it is therefore the student’s own responsibility to find a place to stay. The Summer Academy assists these students with useful suggestions and links to different housing sites, both posted on the official website and sent directly to the students via email. The main suggestion is the Student Union Linnéstudenterna’s housing service. The Summer Academy cooperates with the Student Union regarding advertisement for available student housing during the summer time.

Facts & Figures The primary source for the collected data has been the evaluation form that the students were asked to fill out during the last day of class. Linnaeus University’s databases, such as Ladok, NyA, Interbas and Agresso, were also used. The tables and charts throughout this report show data collected from the Linnaeus University systems, the evaluation form and by the Summer Academy Staff. 190 out of the 232 registered students, or 82 percent filled out the evaluations form. Even though the answer rate is not as high as 100 percent this still makes for a reliable source of information.

Applicants

Number of applicants, in total and divided per student group and course. English for academic studies

International Students

Exchange Students

Swedish Students

Total

103

145

Beginner's Swedish

Writing a scientific essay – general methods

Glass Design

Art and Landscape Painting Outdoor leisure and sport in the Swedish landscape

Human Rights in Historical, Philosophical and Theoretical Perspective Creativity, Entrepreneurship and Innovation – in a Swedish context Discovery of a sustainable Baltic Sea eHealth in a global perspective

The engine of the global economy – maritime transport Managing International Business Strategies

The Nordic Welfare Model in a Global Context Total

842

119

226

208

106

147

114

107

127

183

266 139

117 86

Media and News Literacy

890

1784

Source: Ladok

Registered Students

Number of registered students, in total and divided per student group and course. English for academic studies Beginner's Swedish

Writing a scientific essay – general methods Glass Design

Art and Landscape Painting Media and News Literacy

Outdoor leisure and sport in the Swedish landscape

The engine of the global economy – maritime transport Managing International Business Strategies

The Nordic Welfare Model in a Global Context Total

International Students

International Students Exchange Non fee paying Students

Swedish Students

Total

28 10 0 5 1

8 3

36 2 7

14 2

128

0 2 1

5 1 1

2 1 1

6 5 1

8 1

12 1

0 0

2 3 1

0 4 5

0 0 1

3 1

A general detail to have in mind is that out of these 232 registered students, a handful of students failed to show up to their classes, they registered for the course but did not attend.

14 8

17 4

17 9

52 15 9 7

19 4

232

Source: Ladok

The Students’ Demographic Profile

Linnaeus University Summer Academy strives to obtain a mixture of students regarding student type, nationality, age and gender. The medium of instruction is English in all courses, and therefore the Summer Academy suits a wide range of students. Non fee paying international student Male

22–26

30,53 %

Student comment 2017

“I really enjoyed the small class and the personal relationship with the professors. The course was comprehensive and interesting and allowed for exploration of personal interests.” Student comment 2017

Swedish student 6,84 %

13,16 %

52,63 %

Female

“Everything was perfect, but meeting so many people from so many different countries was probably the best part. I made many friends from all over the world as a result.”

14,21 %

15,26 % 32,11 %

69,47 %

Exchange student

Over 26

17–21

65,79 % Tuition fee-paying international student Source: Evaluation Form

Countries Represented

One of the most prominent features of Linnaeus University Summer Academy is the intercultural aspect. Students come from all over the world to study at the academy. This year, students of 35 different nationalities were present in the classrooms. Countries represented at the Summer Academy 2017 were: Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Burundi, China, Cyprus, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Iran, Japan, Macao, Mongolia, Netherlands, New Zeeland, Pakistan, Russia, Serbia, South Africa, Spain, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Turkey, Uganda, UK and USA. There was also a wide range of different nationalities amongst staff and faculty, making this Summer Academy even more intercultural and international.

Course Evaluation (total)

The overall experience of the courses are good. The percentages below indicate that the students predominantly agree with the assertions. Aggregated results for “Strongly Agree” and “Agree” for each assertion, show at its highest 94,2 percent and at its lowest 80,5 percent. Strongly Agree

Agree

About Strongly the same Disagree Disagree 6,3,%

4,7%

1,1%

The classrooms sections and reading material worked well to complement each other 57,4%

28,4%

7,4%

4,7%

2,1%

The assignments made a significant contribution to learning in this course

55,3%

31,1%

8,9%

2,6%

2,1%

The evaluation of the students’ work was fair

60,8%

28,6%

5,8%

3,2%

1,6%

Students felt free to ask questions, disagree and express their ideas in this course

84,2%

10%

0,5%

1,1%

4,2%

The course provided a stimulating atmosphere for critical and independent thinking

60,5%

25,3%

8,9%

2,1%

3,2%

The course stimulated my interests in the subject

61,1%

21,6%

11,1%

3,7%

2,6%

The course enhanced my skills

60,5%

27,4%

6,8%

3,7%

1,6%

The course was well organised

59,5%

26,3%

6,8%

4,2%

2,6%

The amount of work required for the credits this course offered from you was sufficient

61,6%

24,2%

8,9%

4,2%

1,1%

The examinations reflected the important aspects in the course

55,8%

24,7%

12,6%

5,3%

1,6%

The literature and other reading material was consistent with the purpose and content 59,5% of the course

28,9%

7,9%

1,1%

2,6%

The course had clear objectives

59,5%

28,4%

Source: Evaluation Form

This evaluation was made for each course but the table shows the aggregated results. An evaluation per specific course was handed out to the course director, to be used as a tool for their own evaluation and future development.

Course Performance

This table shows the number of students who passed their class and how many failed. To transcribe this into percentage would mean that 88 percent of the students completed their class while 12 percent failed their class. A general detail to have in mind is that out of these 232 registered students, a handful of students failed to show up to their classes altogether. They registered for the course but did not attend. Course completed November 1st

Course not completed November 1st

Total

Percentage

205 students

27 students

232 students

88 %

Source:Ladok

Continuing Studies at Linnaeus University

A strategic aim with the Summer Academy is to introduce students to studies at Linnaeus University and hopefully build a long term relationship between the student and the university. Since the Summer Academy attracts a wide range of students, there are also different reasons why students choose to study a course at the Summer Academy and if they would like to continue to study at Linnaeus University. It can for example be that: • The student is admitted to the autumn semester but decides to come earlier to study a course. The main purpose here is to prepare academically and get accustomed to Sweden. • The student already studies at Linnaeus University and the main purpose is to collect credits in order to shorten their education by studying in the summer. 15

“If you have any doubts about studying here, don’t. It’ll be the best decision of your life to study here.” Student comment 2017

“The experience in Linnaeus University was so wonderful and unforgettable, and all of the members are so nice and willing to give us a hand. It’s my pleasure to have this opportunity to join you and I really hope one day I could go back again.” Student comment 2017

“Linnaeus University owns a really excellent international atmosphere.” Student comment 2017

• The student is satisfied with what the Summer Academy represents and will apply again later for other studies at Linnaeus University. As mentioned earlier, Linnaeus University Summer Academy strives for a balance between all student groups, but for obvious reasons, the tuition fee-paying students are interesting to investigate further. Summer Academy 2017 had 25 tuition fee-paying students that continued on Bachelor- and Master Programmes at Linnaeus University, distributed at study sites in Kalmar, Ljungby and Växjö. Registered Tuition-fee paying students

Continuing Tuition-fee paying students

Percentage

128 students

25 students

20 %

Source:Ladok

For the new international students admitted to the autumn semester who decide to come earlier to study a course at the Summer Academy, it can sometimes be difficult to understand the two separate application procedures. There are two admission operations and two different accommodation applications at the same university. As the systems operate today, this is unfortunately inevitable. It is therefore very important to clarify the procedures and the deadlines as clearly as possible and at an early stage in the communication with the concerned students. To achieve the best solutions, involved staff at the university cooperate continuously. Would you like to enrol in another study programme at Linnaeus University? To evaluate if the Summer Academy students would like to enrol in another study programme at the university (summer course, full semester or degree), they got to answer a question about this matter in the evaluation form. 174 students out of 190 Would you like to enrol in another study students answered this question. programme at Linnaeus University ? 30

Percent

27,01%

Yes, another summer programme

22,41%

Yes, semester or year programme

21,84%

28,74%

Yes, degree programme

No, I would not want to take another programme Source: Evaluation Form

Even though the question “Would you like to enrol in another study programme at Linnaeus University?” is a hypothetical question based on their Summer Academy experience, it still gives a hint of what their attitude is like towards the university. If all the “Yes” options were summarized into one answer, 71, 26 percent of the student would be positive about continuing their studies at Linnaeus University, while 28,74 percent would be less positive towards it.

Forms of Learning Experiential and Academic

Linnaeus University Summer Academy strives to offer not only academic knowledge, but also personal development. For many of the students this is their first time away from home, and suddenly they have their own household to take care of. It is a new country, a new language, new people and a new culture as a whole. This requires a lot and is one of the many reasons why the Summer Academy offers this ‘all-inclusive package’. Through the evaluation we can see that the form of learning (experiential and academic) the Summer Academy provides suits 98,9 percent of the Summer Academy students. How well does this form of learning "experiential and academic" suit you?

Percent

60 40

Student comment 2017

“Nice experience to meet the Swedish education system, well-structured courses with great focus of learning.“ Student comment 2017

67,58%

“Yes I will be recommending this to my university and friends as a vital experience in becoming a global citizen.”

31,32% Exceptionally well Reasonably well

1,10%

Poorly

Source: Evaluation form

Experience of cultural differences

With students from nearly all over the world, the cultural differences are obvious, but this is also what makes the Summer Academy so exceptional. Cultural differences are an asset in interaction through group works and discussions. The Summer Academy provides the tools but it is up to the students to use them in a valuable way. Through the evaluation, we can see that a steady majority of the students have had use of their improved understanding of cultural differences in many different ways, both in the classroom, in the interdisciplinary sessions, and during different social activities. How well did the experience gained at Summer Academy contribute to your understanding of cultural differences? 80

Percent

60 40

75,00%

20 0

23,89% Exceptionally well

1,11%

Reasonably well

Poorly

Source: Evaluation form

Recommendation

Important for the Summer Academy is to notice the students’ overall satisfaction. This could be measured by asking them if they would recommend the Summer Academy to a friend. Would you recommend your course at Linnaeus University Summer Academy to a friend? Yes, 94 %

No, 6 %

Would you recommend Linnaeus University Summer Academy to a friend? Yes, 97 %

Source: Evaluation form

No, 3 %

Source: Evaluation form

Faculty

All five faculties at Linnaeus University were represented with at least one course during the Summer Academy 2017. The distribution was the following: • The Faculty of Arts and Humanities (offered 5 courses) • The Faculty of Health and Life Sciences (offered 3 courses) • The Faculty of Social Sciences (offered 3 courses) • The Faculty of Technology (offered 1 course) • The School of Business and Economics (offered 2 courses) The Summer Academy 2017 engaged 53 lecturers from both Linnaeus University and universities abroad, as well as from the local society and business sector. From an equality perspective, the staff was evenly distributed with 26 women and 27 men. Lecturers

Men

51 %

Women 49 %

Source: Summer Academy Staff

All lecturers had international experience, which contributed to the intercultural classrooms. Some of the international lecturers at the Summer Academy 2017 came through different faculty mobility programmes such as Erasmus and LNU strategic funds for teacher mobility. These programmes are offered in order to encourage the cooperation between the university and its partner universities. 18

Economy Linnaeus University Summer Academy is a very distinct strategic investment in internationalisation at Linnaeus University. There is a growing interest in the summer school concept in all its manifestations around the world, and Linnaeus University has also come to recognise the many potential benefits. The faculties select the course/ courses they choose to offer in the Summer Academy programme. Their participation is in line with each faculty’s respective aims for internationalisation. To offer a course on the international student market could be a useful way to measure the interest of any educational focus and subject. Linnaeus University has allocated resources for the organisation and running of the Summer Academy and the courses are financed by the faculties within the frame of their regular operation. This description of the Summer Academy economy is by no means a complete report, but more of a glimpse into some economic matters. Performance Rate

In total 232 students were registered and 205 were graded by November 1st 2017. This results in a performance rate for the Summer Academy 2017 of 88 percent. The rate differs for each of the 14 courses. Noteworthy is that “not graded” also includes a handful of students who did not attend in the classroom and examination even if they were registered. Student Financing

The Summer Academy courses 2017 were divided into four tuition fee categories. The number of courses in each fee category and the number of tuition fee-paying students were as follows: SEK 10,625

7 courses

103 paying students

SEK 13,450

1 course

5 paying students

SEK 16,250

5 courses

16 paying students

SEK 32,500

1 course

0 paying student

Source: Agresso

Totally, the Summer Academy 2017 had 124 tuition fee-paying students and 81 government-financed students. 27 students were not graded because they failed the course or didn´t show up. The tuition fee-paying students includes 24 students with scholarships. Summer Academy Scholarships

The Summer Academy can offer scholarships through different scholarship programmes. These are: • The Kamprad Family Foundation • The Linnaeus Academy of Science and Business • Linnaeus University Internal Scholarships • Scholarship & Travel Grant The scholarships to Summer Academy students have been distributed as follows during the four years: 2014 0 2015 12 Kamprad Family Foundation – students from MGIMO University, Moscow, Russia 2016 22 Kamprad Family Foundation – students from MGIMO University, Moscow, Russia 6 The Linnaeus Academy of Science and Business – students from all over the world 2 Summer Academy Scholarship & Travel Grant – students from Indian universities 3 Linnaeus University Internal Scholarships – asylum-seeking students 2017 18 Kamprad Family Foundation – students from MGIMO University, Moscow, Russia 6 The Linnaeus Academy of Science and Business – students from all over the world 0 Linnaeus University Internal Scholarships – asylum-seeking students

Marketing The Summer Academy’s main target group of students is a good mixture of tuition fee-paying students, non-tuition-fee paying students, exchange students, and Swedish students. In order to reach the right target group, it is important to use several marketing channels and different promotion materials. The Summer Academy is today fully promoted in the Linnaeus University student recruiting materials. The Summer Academy is recognized on the Lnu.se website, Lnu.se/en/summeracademy and a special brochure for the Summer Academy programme is produced, both in a printed and in an electronic version.

One of the marketing strategies that Linnaeus University Summer Academy works with is relationship marketing. This means that there are ongoing marketing activities that emphasize customer retention and satisfaction both before arrival, during and after Summer Academy. Every student receives a welcome bag filled with useful information, a cap and a t-shirt upon arrival. Social media and a traditional notice board close to the Summer Academy Reception Desk are used during the period to inform and promote different activities. As a way of recognising the long term value of customer relationships, there is also the Alumni Network. The Summer Academy is keen on keeping in touch with former students.

Cooperation Partners Beside Linnaeus University’s own staff, the Summer Academy has external partners that help create the “all-inclusive package” the Summer Academy stands for. Below are partners that played an important part in the implementation of the Summer Academy. Accomodation

Kalmarhem Student Accommodation and FOJO Student Housing are partners for students with guaranteed accommodation. Suggested accommodation for non-tution-fee-paying students are posted through different channels. Accommodation for guest lecturers are searched for in various ways. Student Union

Linnéstudenterna, the Student Union at Linnaeus University, has provided the students with information regarding accommodation options through their website (non-tuition-fee-paying students). They have also served as a support for the students during the summer. 20

ESN Kalmar

ESN Kalmar is a student association for international students at campus Kalmar. ESN has helped in the recruitment of volunteers. FIKS Kalmar

FIKS Kalmar is a sports club association for students in Kalmar. FIKS has helped with organizing some sport activities during the summer period. Kalmar Tourist Office

The tourist office provides with the furnishing of the Summer Academy Reception Desk, maps, tourist information and guides for the city tour. Food Suppliers

Some food suppliers are involved when ordering food for some of the Summer Academy events and meetings. Some of them also offer discounts for the Summer Academy students, faculty and staff.

Bike Rentals

Different bike rentals in Kalmar offer the Summer Academy students special prices for bike rent during the whole period.

Tour Suppliers

During the Field Trips & Tours, there are collaborations with several tour suppliers to create the excursions.

Summer Academy Staff The Summer Academy Staff during the operational period was the following; Operational Manager

100% year around

Operational Assistant

100% May-August

Social Activities Coordinator

100% June-August

Site Manager FOJO Student Housing

75% July-August

General Support x 3 people Employed by the hour Volunteers

During introduction days

During the summer period, the Information Center in Falken is open weekdays 9-16. Here, the students can pay for Field Trips & Tours and profile goods that are for sale. During the Introduction week, staff at the University Library hold an information meeting at the library. At

the library, the students are provided with help to search in databases and find literature. Opening hours are weekdays 12-16. One IT technician is available for the Summer Academy during the whole period. This offers a great and necessary service to the students as well as faculty and staff. Other important and valuable parts in the implementation of Linnaeus University Summer Academy is the Technical support at Kalmar Maritime Academy. At Kalmar Maritime Academy, security guards, janitors and cleaning service are also involved. Along with the core staff mentioned above, the Summer Academy is also supported by several departments at Linnaeus University, including the IT Office Support, the Office of Student Affairs, the Finance Office, the Office of Facilities Management and Services, the Communications Office, the Office of Human Resources and the Office of External Relations.

Short review Linnaeus University Summer Academy 2014–2016 This short review will show the content of the first three years of the Summer Academy, in order to see how it started and how it has been following the core concept from the very beginning.

“It was amazing experience and I am so grateful that I got a chance to participate in it.” Student comment 2014

Content 2014 Courses:

The Faculty of Arts and Humanities • English for Academic Studies Level: Undergraduate Course Director: Anna Lundström • Swedish Language and Literature Level: Undergraduate Course Director: Daniel Bergman • Glass Design Level: Undergraduate Course Director: Ole Victor The Faculty of Social Sciences • International Law of Sustainable Development Level: Undergraduate Course Director: Mirza Tassaduq Baig • Outdoor Leadership and Risk Management in Sea Kayak Level: Undergraduate Course Director: Paul Nilsson The School of Business and Economics • Creativity, Entrepreneurship and Innovation – in a Swedish context Level: Undergraduate Course Director: Nils Nilsson Interdisciplinary Sessions:

• “Global Entrepreneur” Ms. Yunfeng Wang, Founder of Wang Advanced Consulting

• “The IKEA way of doing business” Ms. Anna Rosenqvist, Project Manager, IKEA Ms. Maria Elander, Knowledge Manager, IKEA Mr. Marcus Arvonen, Designer, IKEA Mr. Steve Ottewell, Supply Manager, IKEA Mr. Bojan Stupar, Store Manager, Kalmar, IKEA • “A Sustainable Future” Prof. Björn Stigson, Former President of WBCSD (World Business Council for Sustainable Development)

Content 2015 Courses:

“I would recommend Linnaeus University Summer Academy because here you have the opportunity to gain an international network, spend the summer abroad and learn a new language.” Student comment 2015 • Writing a scientific essay – genre and methods. A preparation for Higher Education. Level: Undergraduate Course Director: Jalal Safipour The School of Business and Economics • Creativity, Entrepreneurship and Innovation - in a Swedish Context Level: Undergraduate Course Director: Nils Nilsson • Development of Products, Services and Experiences Level: Undergraduate Course Director: Sarah Philipson • International Business Simulation Level: Graduate Course Director: Olavi Uusitalo The Faculty of Technology • Sustainable innovation in the building sector Level: Undergraduate Course Director: Krushna Mahapatra Interdisciplinary Sessions:

• “A global outlook – will China rule the world? – Reflections” Mr. Lars Danielsson, Prime Minister’s State Secretary, Ambassador of Sweden to the Republic of Korea. • “A better everyday life for the many people” Ms. Anne JM Norman, Core Competence Manager for Learning Design, IKEA Ms. Mia Westman, Project Leader, Change Management, IKEA Ms. Karin Gustafsson, Learning Designer, IKEA Ms. Ylva Dandanell, Program Director “The Bridge”, Linnaeus University • “The green race is on” Prof. Björn Stigson, Former President of WBCSD (World Business Council for Sustainable Development)

Content 2016 Courses:

The Faculty of Arts and Humanities • English for Academic Studies Level: Undergraduate Course Director: Anna Lundström • Beginner’s Swedish, part I Level: Undergraduate Course Director: Daniel Bergman • Glass Design Level: Undergraduate Course Director: Ole Victor • Art and Landscape painting Level: Undergraduate Course Director: Lena Richert The Faculty of Social Sciences • Outdoor recreation and sports in the Swedish landscape Level: Undergraduate Course Director: Klas Åstrand • Globalization, Politics and Social Media Level: Undergraduate Course Director: Daniel Silander • The Nordic Welfare Model in a Global Context Level: Graduate Course Director: Sven Hort The Faculty of Health and Life Sciences • Discovery of a sustainable Baltic Sea Level: Undergraduate Course Director: Catherine Legrand • Writing a scientific essay – genre and methods. A preparation for higher Education. Level: Undergraduate Course Director: Jalal Safipour The School of Business and Economics • Creativity, Entrepreneurship and Innovation in a Swedish context Level: Undergraduate Course Director: Nils Nilsson • International Business Simulation Level: Graduate Course Director: Olavi Uusitalo

“I want to thank you very much for all the effort you put into the Summer Academy. It was a very nice time and I’m definitely up to come back next year or the year after.” Student comment 2016 The Faculty of Technology • Sustainable innovation in the building sector Level: Undergraduate Course Director: Krushna Mahapatra Interdisciplinary Sessions:

• “India in a globalized world” Mrs. Banashri Bose Harrison, Ambassador of India to Sweden • “The Green Race is on” Prof. Björn Stigson, Former President of WBCSD (World Business Council for Sustainable Development) • “Is Europe falling apart?” Mr. Lars Danielsson, Ambassador of Sweden to the Federal Republic of Germany, former Prime Minister’s State Secretary

Workshops and Seminars:

• Intercultural Communication Ms. Yael Tågerud; Lecturer, Linnaeus University • Stress Management Ms. Annika Axelsson, Gestalt Therapist at the Student Welfare Office, Linnaeus University

Summer Academy Choir:

• Summer Academy Choir held by Berth Nilsson and Stefan Ekblad

Add-on Activities

Since the beginning of Linnaeus University Summer Academy, a model has been followed that helps to shape and add value to the concept of what the Summer Academy stands for. The model can be seen as a complement to the courses offered to the students and is called the “Add-on Activities”. The format of this model has remained the same throughout the years with some new content for each year, in order to cultivate the concept and pay attention to needs from former years and at the same time snatch up from other Summer Schools and external environment monitoring. Below, you fill find the details of these from each year. • Orientation Days • Welcome Programme and Closing Ceremony • Interdisciplinary Sessions (topics vary) • Workshops and Seminars (started 2016) • Summer Academy Choir (started 2016) • Weekend Trips

Comparative Facts & Figures 2014-2017 This chapter will focus on comparing the Summer Academy’s facts & figures throughout the years. In the short summary table below, it is clearly shown that all categories have increased in numbers. This indicates that the Summer Academy has undergone a positive development. The following facts & figures in this chapter will go deeper into the especially interesting parts, both on behalf of Linnaeus University but also from a student’s perspective. Four years ago, when Linnaeus University Summer Academy was launched for the first time, the number of courses were 6 and the number of

faculty staff were 19. The international and intercultural atmosphere was a fact with 17 different nationalities present at the Summer Academy that year. The following years, a steady increase happened regarding the number of courses, faculty staff and nationalities, but most importantly, the number of registered students grew from 130 to 232. This naturally also means that a larger number of accommodation is required. The first year, 2014, Linnaeus University Summer Academy accommodated 72 students. This year, 2017, 170 students were accommodated through the Summer Academy’s student accommodation guarantee.

Short Summary in Numbers 2014–2017 Results

2014

2015

2016

2017

Number of Courses

Number of Registered Students

130

174

218

232

Number of Nationalities

Number of Faculty Staff

Number of Summer Academy Staff

Number of Summer Academy Seasonal Staff

Number of Student Accommodation (”with guarantee”)

135

170

Number of Add-on-activities (each activity includes various number of occasions)

Source: Ladok, NyA and Summer Academy Staff

Applying Nationalities 2014-2017

This picture represents all the nationalities throughout the years, 2014-2017, that applied for Linnaeus University Summer Academy. Afghanistan Albania Algeria Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Azerbadzjan Bangladesh Belgium Benin Brazil Bulgaria Cambodia Cameroon Canada China Colombia Congo

Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Djibouti Egypt Eritrea Estonia Ethiopia Finland France Gambia Germany Ghana Greece Hong Kong Hungary India Indonesia

Iran Iraq Ireland Italy Japan Jordania Kenya Kyrgyzstan Latvia Macau Macedonia Malaysia Mexico Moldova Mongolia Morocco Netherlands New Zeeland Nigeria

Norway Pakistan Palestine Poland Portugal Romania Russia Rwanda Saudi Arabia Serbia Sierra Leone Singapore Slovakia South Africa Spain Sudan Sweden Switzerland Syria

Taiwan Tanzania Thailand Tunisia Turkey Turkmenistan Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom USA Venezuela Yemen Zambia Zimbabwe

91 Source: NyA and Interbas

Number of Applicants 2014-2017

The figure shows the number of applicants from year to year and from which student group. The topline is the total amount of applying students regardless of what student group they belonged to. Applying Students

2000 1800 1600

1796

1784 Total

878

890

1480

1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0

943 596

838

872

616

338 9

2014

2015

2016

2017

Year

Swedish students

842 International students

Exchange students

Number of offered courses: 2014 6 courses 2015 12 courses 2016 12 courses 2017 14 courses Source: NyA and Interbas

Number of Registered Students 2014-2017

This figure shows the amount of registered students over the years, where the topline shows the total amount of registered students regardless of what student group they belongRegistered to. students 250 200

174

150

48 28

2014

2015

Year

Gender

40%

42%

70%

61%

56%

44%

Male Other*

38%

30%

2014

2015

2016

60%

44% 42%

40% 20% 0%

20% 21%

2014

14% 2015

Source: LADOK

Course Performance 2014-2017

From the figure, we can see that the course performance rate of the Summer Academy students has always been high and it is increasing by the year. These calculations are based strictly on whether the student passed the course or not, no grades are taken into consideration. Course Performance 89% 88%

88%

87%

86%

85%

84%

2017

83%

82% 81%

Age 59%

2017

86%

Source: Evaluation Form

80%

Number of offered courses: 2014 6 courses 2015 12 courses 2016 12 courses 2017 14 courses

Swedish students

Female

20% 0%

International students

Exchange students

2016

Over the years, we can see from the figures that the majority of students consists of women and the average age is somewhere between 17 and 21 years old.

80%

Gender and Age 2014-2017

58%

Total

100

161

140

130

100

60%

232

218

80%

2014

2015

34% 17% 2016

2017 Source: ladok

53%

49%

2016

32% 15%

17-21 22-26 >27

2017 Source: Evaluation Form

Year

Completed Course

Did not complete

Total Registered Students

Performance Rate

2014

108

130

83%

2015

149

174

86%

2016

190

218

87%

2017

205

232

88%

Source: ladok

Continuing Students 2014-2017

This figure does not aim at pointing out the Summer Academy as the reason why students choose to stay and continue their studies at Linnaeus University. It is more a way of showing that the Summer Academy as a marketing method towards the international potential students is working. The majority of the students who continued their studies at Linnaeus University studied a preparing course such as “Swedish for beginners”, “English for Academic Studies” or “Writing a scientific essay” at the Summer Academy. If we only look at the percentage of continuing students, the amount has decreased from 2014 to 2017. However, the amount of tuition fee-paying students has increased from 68 students to 128 students in total. If we only look at the amount of students continuing their studies, 25 students is the largest number of all years. 200

The two following questions were added in the year of 2015: • “Would you recommend your course at the Summer Academy to a friend?” • “Would you recommend Linnaeus University Summer Academy to a friend?” Every year, a clear majority of the students answer Yes to both of these questions, which can only be interpreted as customer satisfaction. There was a slight decrease in 2017 compared to the other years but it is also important to keep in mind that 2017 had the highest number of students ever enrolled in a course at the Summer Academy. Would you recommend your course at Summer Academy? 2015

Yes

97,5%

Yes

98,2%

No 2,5%

2016

No 1,8% 94%

2017 Yes No 6%

150

2014

2015

2016

2017

Year

Total tuition-fee paying students

Continuing tuition-fee paying students

Percentage of continuing students

2014

2015

2016

2017

128

Recommendations 2015-2017

Source: Ladok

Every year, the distributed Evaluation Form, which is filled out by the students, has been the same with the exception of two questions. These questions were added to get a sense of what attitude the Summer Academy fostered and what that could mean for Linnaeus University in a broader sense. This is crucial to find out since the Summer Academy also works as a marketing strategy for Linnaeus University.

100

Would you recommend Linnaeus University Summer Academy?

50 0

Source: Evaluation Form

100

2015

94,2%

Yes

No 5,8% Yes

98,2%

2017 Yes No 2,7%

97,3%

2016

No 1,8%

100

Source: Evaluation Form

Summer Academy puzzle 2016.

Summer Academy in my heart. 29

Gothenburg Växjö Malmö

Stockholm

Kalmar

Close to everything

Linnaeus University pursues teaching and research in Kalmar and Växjö in south-east Sweden. Both cities are easily reached by car, bus, train or plane. There are direct flights from Stockholm as well as train connections with Stockholm and Copenhagen several times a day.

Estimated travelling time to Kalmar (by train): Copenhagen – 3.5 hrs Stockholm – 4.5 hrs Malmö – 2.5 hrs Gothenburg – 4 hrs

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