Department of Science and Technology Department of Education and Training
Department of Science and Technology Department of Education and Training Department of Health and Social Care Department of Management and Communication EUROPEAN PROJECT SEMESTER (EPS) Semester Programme in English (version 2014-2015) p1/9 Table of Contents EUROPEAN PROJECT SEMESTER (EPS) ........................................................................................... 1 1 European Project Semester at the Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool ............................................. 3 2 Who can participate? ..................................................................................................................... 3 3 Prerequisite: English language level ........................................................................................... 4 4 How many ECTS-credits do I get? ................................................................................................ 4 5 Welcome Week: Dutch language course and Antwerp Culture ................................................ 5 6 Timing and location ....................................................................................................................... 5 7 Structure of the programme .......................................................................................................... 6 8 Accommodation in Antwerp ......................................................................................................... 7 9 Student services at Artesis Plantijn University College ............................................................ 7 10 Registration and online information ......................................................................................... 8 11 Contact ........................................................................................................................................ 8 p2/9 1 European Project Semester at the Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool The European Project Semester trains students to work together, providing tools and competences to realize ideas in a real-world environment in close cooperation with local industry. In a European Project Semester, students work together in an international team on a real-life project that matches their area of study and field of interest. We offer different EPS projects in the second semester (spring semester). The language of communication is English. When the student successfully completes the EPS project, he/she is awarded 30 ECTS credits. EPS is a cooperation between several faculties and departments at the University of Antwerp and at AP University College of Antwerp. AP departments: - Science and Technology - Management and communication - Education and Training - Health and Social Care Faculties at the University of Antwerp: - Faculty of design sciences - Faculty of Applied Engineering Sciences 2 Who can participate? Students who are selected by their home university to participate in the “regular Erasmus-program” are free to apply for an EPS project, in so far as their study backgrounds match with the required profiles for the EPS projects they apply for. As EPS projects focus on international teamwork, it is important that students have a solid academic background. Students should therefore have completed at least 4 semesters. To be able to communicate effectively as a team member, students should also have proficient understanding of the English language. Students will be asked –in the application form- to provide information on their current proficiency in English, end to complete a self-evaluation test. p3/9 3 Prerequisite: English language level The language of communication during the project is English. All literature is in English. Therefore we demand sufficient proficiency of the English language. We would like to ask you to send us a copy of your self evaluation test via www.testpodium.com, signed by your coordinator or International Office. You need to reach level B2. We strongly recommend you to be truthful concerning your English skills and, if necessary, brush up your knowledge. 4 How many ECTS-credits do I get? Students who would like to participate within the framework of the Erasmus program, should ensure that the EPS will be acknowledged by their home university as part of their curriculum. The EPS counts for 30 ECTS credits, with project work amounting to 20 credits, the remaining 10 credits being covered by the other courses and activities. Students who participate in one of the projects will be evaluated on the project work and on the study programme courses including various assignments. Artesis Plantijn Grading Scale compared to the ECTS scale: Artesis Plantijn 18-19-20 15-16-17 13-14 11-12 10 7-8-9 0-1-2-3-4-5-6 ECTS grade A EXCELLENT B VERY GOOD C GOOD D SATISFACTORY E SUFFICIENT FX FAIL (with possible deliberation) F FAIL (no deliberation possibility) p4/9 5 Welcome Week: Dutch language course and Antwerp Culture Erasmus students coming to AP for a study exchange or traineeship, also have the opportunity to get to know something about the Dutch language and Antwerp culture, with the aim of being prepared for their Erasmus mobility period. During 4 days before start of the semester, a Dutch Basic Language course (15 hours) will be organized in combination with cultural visits in Antwerp. This welcome week is highly recommended for all international students as it will facilitate your integration during your exchange period. There is a contribution of maximum €50.00 for the cultural visits. A welcome day is organized at the end of the week. During this day, which is mandatory for all students, you will receive lots of practical information. th Please register in time, the deadline for submission is 30 November for the 2 nd semester. 6 Timing and location Start date EPS Welcome Week Welcome day Start of programme Spring Break Official end date 2nd semester Tuesday 27th January – Friday 30th January Monday, 2nd February Tuesday, 3th February (to be confirmed) th th Monday 9 February – Sunday 15 February Friday, 26th June Location: Artesis Plantijn University College The EPS projects will be organized in different campuses. Addresses will be communicated upon arrival Holidays: Spring break: 09/02/2015 – 15/02/2015 Easter Holiday: 06/04/2015 – 19/04/2015 st th th th Other free days: 1 May, 14 May, 15 May, 25 May p5/9 7 Structure of the programme The EPS projects consist of the following parts: - A number of short intensive courses, taught by different (international) lecturers, to support the project work - Project work by the participating students, with the aim to develop student initiative, individual creativity and entrepreneurial skills. Four to six students work together in an international team on a specific (multidisciplinary) project while developing their cooperation and communication skills. The project prepares students to be part of a multi-context environment. The problems need to be solved irrespective of nationality and culture. This enhances on the one hand the amount of work to be delivered and on the other hand the quality of the project process and project results. The following subjects are included in the study programme: European Project Semester ECTS Subjects*: Category 1: Project Work Project work includes an applied course of New Product Development, continuous project work in teams and the improvement of presentation skills during midterm and final presentations. Category 2: Teambuilding & Cross cultural Exploration - Background of Belgium (Economy, society, political perspective) - Teambuilding & Cross cultural communication Category 3: Integrated Design - Business canvas & Cross media communication design - Designing electronic products - Intellectual Property - Project Management, 1: introduction & 2: drawing up a project plan - Sustainable design - Usability Category 4: Languages - Dutch language course (basic) - English @ work! (advanced) Total ECTS EPS semester 30 *All courses and course descriptions are subject to changes at any time. p6/9 8 Accommodation in Antwerp Artesis Plantijn University College does not dispose of its own accommodation. Once your enrollment has been completed, we send you a list of addresses that are available on the private market. Some students prefer to arrive in advance or during the summer months to find a room of their own choice. In such cases, accommodation can be booked in a student/youth hostel for the first few days. Antwerp has several youth hostels, most of them are situated in the centre. More information with addresses can be found on www.use-it.be We have only experience with 2 hostels: - Youth Hostel ‘Pulcinella’ Bogaardeplein 1, 2000 Antwerp (this is a new square untraceable on some maps – you can find it between the streets “Kammenstraat”, “Sint-Antoniusstraat” and “Happaertstraat”) E [email protected] T+32 3 238 02 73 F +32 3 248 19 32 www.jeugdherbergen.be/antwerpen.htm You can reach the hostel easily by metro 2, 3 or 5 from the railway station (central station) in the direction of “Linkeroever”. You have to get off at the stop “Groenplaats”. From there you can walk to the hostel. - Youth Center Hopper Scoutel Stoomstraat 7, 2018 Antwerp (in the centre, near the railway station) E [email protected] T+32 3 226 46 06 www.hopper.be/jeugdverblijf/scoutel You can also choose to ‘shack up’ with some other students in an apartment. If you prefer to rent a studio on your own, that’s also possible. 9 Student services at Artesis Plantijn University College STUVO AP offers you a wide range of possibilities to relax and enjoy your stay at Artesis Plantijn University College. You can enjoy many sports or culture activities at reduced cost. You can visit their website www.sovoplantijn.be or www.sovoha.be or pass by after your arrival in Antwerp. You can find them at Keizerstraat 5, 2000 Antwerp. p7/9 10 Registration and online information The registration deadline for European Project Semester is: nd th 2 Semester (February till June): 30 October 2014 th Selection and final acceptance EPS before 30 November Artesis Plantijn partner institutions should send the student’s application form to AP International Office. You can download the application form on the website www.ap.be/international (how to apply). Projects will be assigned in a later stage, at the latest upon arrival. After your final acceptance, additional information will be given, such as: - Welcome week and Welcome day - accommodation - procedures for registration (residence permit) - entry requirements - activities, integration & facilities - invitation letter, for visa purposes 11 Contact Academic information about the course: Sarah Rohaert General EPS coordinator E [email protected], [email protected] Departmental International coordinators: Department of Science and Technology Yves Masset Paardenmarkt E [email protected] Department of Training and Education Geert Marrin Bouwmeestersstraat 3, 2000 Antwerpen E [email protected] Department of Management and Communication Stephanie Goovaerts Meistraat 5, 2000 Antwerpen E [email protected] Department of Health and Social Care Hanane Bouhadan J. de Boeckstraat 10, 2170 Merksem E [email protected] p8/9 Administration Incoming Erasmus students: Annelies Verstraeten AP international office Erasmus student Counsellor E [email protected] T + 32 3 220 57 35 F + 32 3 220 55 19 Lange Nieuwstraat 101 B-2000 Antwerp You can find more information on the Artesis Plantijn website: www.ap.be/international p9/9
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