As part of the Erasmus+ Teaching Mobility Programme, Sandra Stallmann participated in the International Week at the Universidade Europeia in Lisbon, and she has also taught classes as a guest lecturer for students attending the Bachelor in Hotel Management programme.
Prof. Sandra Stallmann delivered a lecture on “English in the Business Environment and Tourism” focusing on the importance of professional communication skills in the hospitality industry. The session addressed topics such as professional communication with customers, formal language use in a hospitality environment, and language use in business situations within tourism and hospitality. The class participated actively in discussions and practical exercises based on real-life situations. The guest lecturers also provided an exchange with academic staff at the university in Lisbon, getting to know their background, their teaching experiences and their insights. Students actively participated in discussion rounds after the lectures, showing interest in international relations, cultural differences, living and studying abroad, and the exchange of international experiences.
In addition to her guest lectures, she also attended the International Week at the Universidade Europeia. This included for instance an academic workshop led by Prof. Rodrigo Morais (WP5) on “CBL: Designing, Implementing & Assessing Challenge-Based Learning”, which focused on innovative teaching methodologies and the application of Challenge-Based Learning in higher education, and required an interactive participation of all candidates.
In general the international week provided an opportunity for academic exchange and networking with international lecturers and university staff besides from the experience as a guest lecturer.
