| Upon successful
completion of the seminars, workshops, the internship
and the German language course you will be awarded
US Credit Points or ECTS points (credits).
Program
Module
|
Amount of US-credits |
Amount of ECTS
Credits |
German and Intercultural Communication
|
3 |
3 |
Sustainable Development
|
3 |
3 |
Internship
|
3 |
9 |
Total
|
9 |
15 |
Please
note: The awarding of credit points is just a
suggestion. Your home university has to decide
upon the amount of credits you will receive.
It is recommended to consult the contact person
in charge of academic recognition of credits
at your home institution before you sign up for
the Hessen Global.
European Credit Transfer System (ECTS):
The European Credit Transfer System ECTS is a
system for recognition of academic performance.
The aim is to substitute part of the studies at
the home university by studies abroad, whereby
the home university recognises study and examination
performance achieved at the host university.
The points reflect the relevant scope of work
done. ECTS points will only be granted on successful
completion of courses, i.e. on passing all prescribed
examinations. It is important to note that granting
of credit points does not entail an evaluation,
but only confirms attendance of lessons and that
minimum requirements have been fulfilled. Contrary
to many fears the contents, structure and equality
of courses are not determined by ECTS. The application
of ECTS rests on reciprocal trust between the
partner universities about academic performance.
The universities retain their autonomy and also
the full responsibility for all decisions about
academic achievements.
Transcript
The quality of achievements is recorded in the
"transcript of records" issued to every
student (not to the home university!) by the host
university. Upon returning to the home university
the student's achievements can be credited to
his or her records with the help of the credit
point system.
Grades
The system of grades serves to document the quality
(i.e. marks attained). The grade reflects the
student's performance. The system of grades used
at the Hessen Global Program, is generally equal
to the scale of ECTS grades.
ECTS-Grades: (percentage of students generally
achieving the respective grades)
A |
10% EXCELLENT: outstanding
performance with only minor errors |
B |
25% VERY GOOD: above the average standard
but with some errors |
C |
30% GOOD: generally sound work with a
number of notable errors |
D |
25% SATISFACTORY: fair but with significant
shortcomings |
E |
10% SUFFICIENT: performance meets the
minimum criteria |
FX |
00% FAIL: some more work required before
the credit can be awarded |
F |
00% FAIL: considerable further work is
required |
Reference
Upon successful completion of the courses in addition
to the Transcript of Records participants will
receive a certificate of participation and a reference.
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