University of Klagenfurt, Austria (A1)

From early on the University of Klagenfurt has given particular attention to the educational dimension of academic disciplines. In line with this tradition, the English Department at Klagenfurt University has always taken a special interest in foreign language teaching. Teachers of  this department are well familiar with innovative and advanced methods of foreign language teaching, which will provide the theoretical basis for designing the language learning materials for the ILAN-project.

Expertise in ESP (English for Specific Purposes) is essential for the success of the ILAN-project, since many of the course participants will be trained engineers needing intensive language work relevant to their professional careers. Finally, the language courses offered at Klagenfurt University are held by experienced language teachers with very high teaching qualifications. Most of the language teachers are native speakers of English who have been working in international contexts. In other words, they represent excellent role-models for language learning, and they have the international experience to work with target groups as specified in the project description.

Klagenfurt University act as the GrantHolder of ILAN-project, it has the experience of former successful Tempus-projects DIERUU (2002-2004), TREM (2005-2006), MULTICEP (2004�2007).

Moscow Automobile and Road Construction State Technical University (MADI), Russian Federation (RU2)

MADI (STU) is one of the leading higher schools on engineer-pedagogical education in Russia. Center of engineering pedagogic if MADI(STU) focuses on the retraining of teachers in engineering high schools and technical Universities, designed to qualify Russian teachers to integrate with the European educational system. MADI(STU) has especially strong cooperation with University of Klagenfurt, which is the methodical center of engineer-pedagogical education in Europe.

The Department of foreign languages of MADI(STU) has been one of the first in creating an up-to-date system of foreign language training introducing various additional educational programs. The most important among them is �Translator in the Sphere of Professional Communication� which gives the graduates the qualification of a translator and the state diploma.

Center of Innovations in Engineering Education established in MADI was granted the mission of generalization of the experience of Russian and foreign high schools in innovations in engineering education, carrying out of pedagogical experiments on approbation of innovative development, coordination of activity and introduction of innovations in engineering education.

MADI(STU) is the Coordinator of ILAN-project, it accumulated the experience of Tempus-projects implementation being the Coordinator of the projects DIERUU, TREM, MULTICEP.

Linköping University, Sweden (SE3)

Interdisciplinarity is a keyword for the university�s research. The university has developed several unique educational programmes that transcend traditional academic borders. This approach was manifested in the creation of Sweden�s first MSc programme in Industrial Management and Engineering. Many similar ventures have followed, such as the two programmes: Cognitive Science and Information Technology. Combining humanities and social studies with computer science, these programmes aim at a holistic view of information technology.

At the Department of Language and Culture the following subjects may be studied: English, French, General Phonetics, General Linguistics, German, Spanish, Swedish, Swedish for Foreign Students. Also special purpose language courses are in the Institute of Technology.

The research school Language and Culture in Europe started 1 January 2000 as a postgraduate continuation of undergraduate studies.

The University has the advanced experience in information technologies and multimedia, its application in foreign language teaching, and e-learning.

Tambov State Technical University, Russian Federation (RU4)

Mastering new forms and methods of student and teacher language training is an important part of TSTU educational work. Over the last years Requirements for Foreign Language Knowledge of TSTU Graduates, Foreign Language Modular Program for Engineering Students and Practical Language Skills Reference Frame have been developed to structure and assess TSTU students� foreign language acquisition. Center for International Professional Training offers bilingual undergraduate degree programs in Russian and English. Such integrated study of language and professional disciplines allows students to develop English language communication skills and master professional terminology simultaneously with acquiring new knowledge of their specialty. Within the Center for Engineering Education a special teacher training course has been developed in order to give teachers necessary skills to teach through a foreign language � �Integration of professional and language training at a technical university�. The course is focused both on developing linguistic abilities such as discussion and presentation skills, and on pedagogical approaches that the teachers can implement during foreign language-medium lectures and seminars, as well as on implementation of multimedia and IT in an integrated classroom.

The University operates five centers for language training equipped with audio, video and IT devices (totally 100 computer workstations) and two media halls for students� self-study.

TSTU is the constant partner of the Consortium of Tempus projects DIERUU, TREM, MULTICEP.

Moscow State Agr�-Engineering University named after V. �. Goriachkin, Russian Federation (RU5)

MSAU has its vast experience at development and implementation of complex modular programs including innovative curricula and multimedia technologies.

The University cooperates actively with over 30 universities and enterprises outside of Russia, and our students are offered a bright opportunity to participate in well-established international exchange projects.

Accordingly, MSAU has been involved actively in a series of focus research projects and SIG events (including those conducted by the International Association of Teachers of EFL (Britain), the British Council and DAAD). They developed a cluster of specialized multi-level foreign language courses (on English, German and French) for students, post-graduates, TVET teachers and university professors. MSAU Foreign Language Department is recognized nationally as a seat of educational innovations in the field, and its international programs and courses taught are highly reputable. The highlight here is our advanced language training program in translation in the field of professional communication.MSAU elaborated and introduced relevant teaching know-how, instruction kits, and electronic and paper LSP manuals.

MSAU participated together with other Consortium members in Tempus projects DIERUU and TREM.

State Technological University "Moscow Institute of Steel and Alloys" (MISIS), Russian Federation (RU6)

MISIS became the winner in the competition of the Innovative Educational Programs of  Russian Federation within the framework of National Project �EDUCATION�.

The University today maintains academic and research cooperation with more than 90 universities, research centers and industrial companies from 29 countries, performing annually research contract and projects with foreign industrial customers and maintaining international academic exchanges programmers. Programs of academic mobility of students and graduate students engulf about 120 students annually now.

Therefore MISIS pays big attention to language preparation of students and teachers. Foreign language teachers have practical skills of technical translation and dialogue as they had scientific training or lectures at foreign universities.

The University applies modern information technologies in educational process. In particular, students of a specialty "Linguistics" study English in a mode of a teleconference together with Russian and foreign Universities.

Specialists of the Department of Engineering Cybernetics perform the works on synthesis of the text information in English with use of the object-oriented approach for distant learning.

MISIS participated together with other Consortium members in Tempus projects DIERUU and TREM.