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Erasmus: European programme for university education and training Each year the Erasmus programme provides opportunities for students, teachers and non-teaching staff to study and work in Europe, promoting co-operation between European higher education institutions. Through the Erasmus programme it is possible to arrange study periods, work placements, teaching assignments, staff training, intensive language courses and intensive programmes in other countries participating in the scheme.[1] The University School of Music (SUM) of the Conservatorio della Svizzera Italiana organises exchanges in co-operation with its partners abroad according to criteria established by the European Commission and in conformity with the regulations of the Swiss Foundation for Confederal Collaboration, in close collaboration with the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI). Although the SUM of the Conservatorio undertakes to give all students, teachers and other staff the opportunity to arrange an Erasmus exchange, it cannot guarantee that all applications will be successful. Each application is assessed individually on the basis of the criteria, means and needs of the SUM. Information relating to the various types of exchange may be viewed below (click on the type of mobility required): For further information contact Hernando Florez.
Student mobility for study (SMS) The Erasmus programme provides opportunities for students attending the Conservatorio’s University School of Music to spend a study period (of one or two academic semesters) at a higher education institution of another European country and vice versa. Applications for an SMS must be made in accordance with the following terms: | INCOMING (EU to CH) | OUTGOING (CH to EU) | Deadline for applications | Applications must be submitted by 28 February of each year for the following academic year. | Applications must be submitted by 28 February of each year for the following academic year. | Documentation | All applications must be accompanied by: - a student application form
- a letter outlining the reasons for the application
- a curriculum vitae (academic, preferably conforming to the “Europass” European standard)
- a recording (CD or DVD)
- a learning agreement
Further documentation will be requested once the application has been accepted. | All applications must be accompanied by: - a student application form
- a letter outlining the reasons for the application
- a curriculum vitae (academic, preferably conforming to the “Europass” European standard)
- a recording (CD or DVD)
- a learning agreement
CSI students are advised to contact Hernando Florez for help with filling in the forms. | Notification of results | Incoming SMS applications are assessed case by case by an appropriate committee, final decisions being made in July. | Notification of results of outgoing SMS applications will depend on the partner institution. |
back to top Student mobility for work placements (SMP) A work placement is a period of practical training lasting between three and twelve months. Placements may be offered by companies, training centres, research centres and other organisations. Erasmus work placements may be found through SUPSI’s partner institutions or through direct contact with the host organisation. | INCOMING (EU to CH) | OUTGOING (CH to EU) | IMPORTANT | The Conservatorio della Svizzera Italiana will not be accepting applications for this type of exchange for the academic year 2011–12. |
back to top Intensive language courses Erasmus intensive language courses focus on languages that are less widely used and less taught, and are organised in the countries where these languages are used for teaching at higher education institutions. Students can learn the language of a participating country in preparation for a study period or work placement at a higher education institution or company. Language courses last from two to six weeks (entailing a minimum of 60 teaching hours, with at least 15 teaching hours a week). Incoming students at the Conservatorio’s University School of Music may attend the intensive language courses offered by SUPSI’s Centre for Languages and International Relations (CLIR). back to top Staff mobility for teaching assignments (STA) The Erasmus programme provides opportunities for teachers at the Conservatorio’s University School of Music to undertake teaching assignments at partner institutions and vice versa. Teaching assignments must include at least five teaching hours and can last for a maximum of six weeks. Applications for an STA must be made in accordance with the following terms: | INCOMING (EU to CH) | OUTGOING (CH to EU) | Deadline for applications | Applications must be submitted by 28 February of each year for the following academic year. | Applications must be submitted by 28 February of each year for the following academic year. | Documentation | Incoming applications are assessed in two different ways, according to the type of teaching assignment applied for. Applications for masterclasses are forwarded to the relevant teachers, who decide, in conjunction with the head of department, if the masterclass proposed can be integrated within the teaching programme for the following academic year. All other applications (for example, for theoretical seminars) must be accompanied by a detailed description of the seminar proposed (course description, objectives, methodologies, material required, etc.) and will be assessed by an appropriate committee. | Outgoing STA applications must satisfy the criteria of the host partner institution. SUM teaching staff are requested to contact Hernando Florez for more detailed information. | Notification of results | Depending on the type of application, results should be announced between March and June. | Notification of results will depend on the criteria and schedule of the host partner institution. |
back to top Staff mobility for training (STT) This provides opportunities for both teaching and non-teaching staff of the Conservatorio’s University School of Music to undertake a period of training (between five working days and six weeks) in a company, organisation or higher education institution in another country participating in the programme. The applicant must submit to his/her own institution a work plan that must be approved in the first instance by his/her immediate superior and by the SUM director, and then by the host company/institution. NB: Language courses, seminars, workshops and conferences may be considered as staff mobility for the purposes of specialisation, but they should not represent more than half the mobility undertaken through SUPSI. The CLIR will ensure that this proportion is adhered to, but it is to be hoped that sending institutions will also encourage both types of mobility among teaching and non-teaching staff. Applications for an STT must be made in accordance with the following terms: | INCOMING (EU to CH) | OUTGOING (CH to EU) | Deadline for applications | Applications may be submitted at any time, but should be made at least two and a half months before the intended date of departure. | Applications may be submitted at any time, but should be made at least two and a half months before the intended date of departure. Teaching and administrative staff of the University School must declare their intention to apply for an STT by 28 February of each year. | Documentation | The applicant must submit a work proposal for approval and, if necessary, revision by the Conservatorio. It is recommended that the candidate prepare a list of questions and expectations that might serve as the basis for drawing up a possible offer of STT training. | Applicants must submit a detailed work plan outlining their objectives and overall aim, the expected outcome of the training or study, and a programme for the mobility period. The application must be agreed with the applicant’s immediate superior and approved by the SUM director. | Notification of results | Depending on the type of application, results may be announced within one or two months. | Notification of results will depend on the host company, organisation or institution. |
back to top [1] For further information, see
http://ec.europa.eu/education/lifelong-learning-programme/doc80_en.htm
http://www.ch-go.ch/programme/erasmus
http://www.supsi.ch/home/bachelor-master/servizi-studenti/erasmus.html |
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