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The office will work on the development and implementation of the strategic plan for internationalization, which will also include adapting LIU’s curricula to align with international competences and standards as well as enhancing LIU’s profile and reputation
MED2IaH project
January 12, 2023As part of the MED2IaH project, the Lebanese International University organized its first Intercultural Activity in Nabatieh Campus.
In the upcoming months, LIU will be organizing similar activities across all campuses. The aim of these activities is to raise awareness among LIU students about different cultures around the world.
Description and Procedure of the First Activity:
- Prior to the activity: Students were asked to bring with them souvenirs (or books) that they have got from countries they traveled to before or wear costumes of countries they've lived in before.
- A small discussion took place between the students and the instructor in which she introduced the MED2IaH project and the intercultural activities plan at LIU.
- Students watched together a YouTube video about how different cultures celebrate New Year's.
- After watching the video, students discussed how they spent their new year and which celebration they prefer, and they also responded to some questions on Google forms.
- At the end, students shared with us the souvenirs they brought with them.
September 15, 2022
The Euromed University of Fès received specialists and experts to review the achievements of this program. Prof. Nada Trunk, professor, researcher and consultant at EMUNI (The Euro-Mediterranean University of Slovenia) opened the workshop with a global presentation of the program.
Dr. Anwar Kawtharani, the dean of the school of Education and the director of the OIR at LIU, discussed global skills development in a local context, focusing on the empowerment of educators with a 21st century competence curriculum architecture.
You can find the recorded conference here
As part of the MED2IaH project, the Lebanese International University organized a workshop in Bekaa Campus.
In the upcoming months, LIU will be organizing similar activities across all campuses. The aim of these activities is to raise awareness among LIU students about different cultures around the world.
Description and Procedure of the Activity:
Students brought a book they have read and has taught them about the people, traditions, and beliefs of the culture represented in the book. They each gave a book talk about their book highlighting what it has taught them about that culture and reflecting on how it is similar or different from our culture. They also talked about the value of reading about other cultures and what this has added to them as individuals.
On June 18th, 2023, an exciting multicultural festival took place, brought to you by MED2IaH and Erasmus+. The event was a vibrant celebration of diversity, where students took the initiative to organize engaging games and events. Attendees, including staff, teachers, and students, had the opportunity to participate in these student-led activities, further enhancing their cultural understanding. Additionally, a captivating music workshop was held, providing a platform to discuss and explore the diverse music traditions from around the world. To delve deeper into Lebanese culture, various food stalls showcased authentic delicacies from Lebanon, allowing visitors to savor the flavors and learn more about the country. This festival served as a remarkable way for students and visitors to expand their multicultural knowledge and competence, fostering a deeper appreciation for the global community in which we live..
Amazing news! The Lebanese International University is proud to host the upcoming National conference on Mediterranean countries towards internationalization at home MED2I@H on Tuesday the 21st of March 2023 from 9:00 am till 15:30 p.m. #LebIntUni #MediterraneanInternationalization #Conference #NetworkingOpportunities #MED2I@H
