Teaching a U.S. Graduate Information Systems Course Abroad: Observations and Experiences from France

This article describes the experience of an American professor who taught a graduate information systems course at a French university. In addition to describing the overall experience, several problematic issues identified over the course of the semester are identified and discussed. Special emphas...

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Published in:Journal of studies in international education 2001-03, Vol.5 (1), p.79-90
Main Authors: Festervand, Troy A., Clark, Jeffrey W., White, Terry Lynn
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Curriculum
Education
France
Information systems
Teaching
Technology
U.S.A
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Summary:This article describes the experience of an American professor who taught a graduate information systems course at a French university. In addition to describing the overall experience, several problematic issues identified over the course of the semester are identified and discussed. Special emphasis is placed on three areas of differences: communications, technology, and culture. Awareness of these differences, their impact on course conduct, and possible solutions may be useful to other educators interested in conducting a similar course internationally.
ISSN:1028-3153
1552-7808
DOI:10.1177/102831530151006