UDG International English Teaching Program (IETP)

Partial Grant:
The University of Guadalajara (UDG) is pleased to announce the offering of partial grants for the “International English Teaching Program”.

Objectives:

To give participants the opportunity to practice their English teaching skills in a context in which English is taught as foreign language.
To familiarize participants with Mexican culture and hence raise intercultural awareness.
To enrich English Language teaching practices at the University of Guadalajara.
To promote and reinforce the study of English as a foreign language in the University’s network.

Course duration:
October – November 2015

The partial grant Includes:

Housing arranged by the host institution.
Scholarship of $25,000 MXN for the whole course duration.
Air fare fee of $25,000 MXN (the total amount of the grant will be provided upon arrival of participants at the University of Guadalajara).

Eligibility:
Eligible candidates are:

Undergraduate or graduate students majoring in TESOL, ESOL, English, Spanish or Applied Linguistics.

*Prior language teaching experience is not necessary but will be a plus.
*Spanish proficiency is not required.

IETP Activities:
Selected candidates will be appointed to one of the Campuses that comprise the University of Guadalajara and some the activities will consist of:

Planning and teaching advanced English language courses:
- a) Academic reading, writing and speaking.
- b) Teaching English for Specific Purposes.
- c) TOEFL (or another certification exam) preparation course.
Candidates will be asked to render 16 hours of weekly teaching practice in a group and 4 hours of weekly service in the Self-Access Centers (workshops and tutorial).
Course schedules may vary from Campus to Campus

IETP professors will be assigned a tutor who will provide them with guidance and support during their stay.

IETP Responsibilities:
Selected candidates are expected to:

Carry out the IETP activities within the given schedule.
Maintain weekly communication with the assigned tutor.
Prepare academic reports and lesson plans.

Documentation and Application Procedures:
Candidates will be asked to:
Step 1: Registration and documentation

Send an email to: ufi_cgci@cgci.udg.mx expressing your interest in the program.
Register in Minerva´s web page www.cgci.udg.mx/minerva
Fill out and send the application form (see appendix 1) and medical form (see appendix 2)
Write and send a letter of purpose explaining the reasons and interests for applying to the IETP program.
Send the nomination letter from the international office of your institution (undergraduate) or provide an official document acknowledging that the candidate was a university student (graduate) provided by home institution.
Obtain and send a reference letter from a faculty member of the university of origin.
Curriculum vitae
Passport

Step 2: Selection

Candidates will be contacted and asked to do and send a lesson plan (topics will be assigned).
Candidate will be contacted and scheduled for a virtual interview.

Step 3: Once the candidate is selected

Receive the acceptance letter.
Send a copy of the health insurance policy (international coverage).
Send the flight itinerary.

Application Deadline:

Registration and Document reception September 21st 2015
Virtual interviews can be schedule on September 22nd 2015

*Candidates will receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt of their application.

Results:
Results of the grant will be published on the UDG’s International Office web page: www.cgci.udg.mx on September 25th 2015 and the selected candidates will receive the confirmation by email.

Appendix 1 Application Form:
ApplicationForm-IETP.docx

Appendix 1 Application Form:
MedicalForm-IETP.docx

For further information, please contact:
Unidad de Fomento a la Internacionalización
ufi_cgci@cgci.udg.mx
Address: López Cotilla #1043 (between Argentina and Prado)
Telephone: +52(33) 36-30-98-90, 36-30-98-91,
36-30-95-51, 36-15-33-77. Fax: 36-30-95-92 Ext. 12917
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