An Evaluation Regarding To The Gains Of Erasmus Program In Terms Of Language And Science

Abstract

Cross-border cooperation must be developed in education because it is such a period that borders of the countries are disappeared by the effect of globalization; social, economical, political and cultural life is evaluated across the world; a kind of unity in which there are no national identities, boundaries and differences is mentioned and nations are in interaction with each other. Firstly, higher education systems have developed programs in order to increase the quality of education in Europe and then to provide an exchange program for students and educators in Europe by supporting and motivating international cooperation. One of these programs is called as Erasmus program that contributes to the growth of generations that are well-supported in terms of academic and culture. There are many students who have received education in Germany within the scope of this program in our department of German Language and Literature and they have received education in the periods that differ between one-semester and two-semesters in Germany. In this study; the linguistic, scientific and cultural contributions of this program are evaluated. I mean the status of the students is evaluated herein. (C) 2012 Published by Elsevier Ltd. Selection and/or peer-review under responsibility of ALSC 2012