Media, Communication and Information Summer Courses 2011, Aarhus University

AU Summer University 2011

Some courses however are now open for new applications. See which ones under each course description.

In 2011, Aarhus University will launch an extended summer university programme based on experience from previous years. AU Summer University will consist of a portfolio of courses taught in English at Bachelor, Master and PhD level within the fields of Humanities, Theology, Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Business and Educational Sciences.

Venue: AU Summer University will take place on campus in the architecturally renowned yellow-brick buildings in the beautiful university park. At the venue you will have access to a helpdesk and service centre. Addresses and building locations will be announced later.

Courses: AU Summer University is divided into two consecutive terms. In each term, students can earn between 5 and 10 ECTS credits depending on course selection and duration. All courses are conducted in English following the terms below:

Term 1, 2011
4 July - 22 July (5 ECTS course) 

4 July - 29 July (10 ECTS course)

Term 2, 2011
1 August - 19 August (5 ECTS course) 

1 August - 26 August (10 ECTS course)

However, some courses have other dates. Please look at the individual course list.

Academic focus: All teaching at AU Summer University is based on current research and has a strong international perspective. The close link between research and education ensures the quality and depth of the courses. Lecturers are partly academic staff from Aarhus University and partly international guest lecturers.

Students: AU Summer University welcomes Danish and international full-time students, exchange students and free movers. Class sizes range from 20-40 students.

Services: Along with the academic programme, we offer accommodation service, visa service and a small social programme for both faculty members and students.

List of courses
Connecting Practices and Theory of Social Media and foster Global Collaboration
4-29 July 2011

Corporate Communication: Strategic Adaption for Global Practice
4-22 July 2011

Evolution, Literature and Film
4-29 July 2011

Intercultural Communication in Business and Legal Contexts
1-26 August

Intro to Web 2.0 Technologies
1-19 August

Language and Marketing
4-29 July 2011

New Media landscapes, New Technologies, New Roles - Public and Private in the Network
23 July -13

Social Networking marketing strategies
1-26 August

Further information can be found through this link