You are a PhD student at the University of Santiago de Compostela and a teacher at the University of Vigo in Spain. You have been teaching law at Karlstad Business School as a part of the Erasmus+ program.
– I was invited by the coordinator of the Law Program at Karlstad University to teach in the course International and European Union Law as part of the Erasmus+ program, says Natalia Seco. I have had the opportunity to teach students about the main legal advances in the fight against violence against women, as well as to conduct a comparative study on this situation in Sweden and Spain.
Tell us about your background
– My main research focuses on international crimes of sexual and gender-based violence. Additionally, I teach European Union Law and International Environmental Law. Through the Erasmus+ exchange, I had the opportunity to come to Karlstad University and share my expertise in law. This exchange fosters collaboration between institutions and enhances the academic experience for both students and faculty members.
What do you think this kind of exchange adds to teaching and research?
– This type of exchange enriches both teaching and research by facilitating knowledge-sharing and fostering academic discussions from diverse perspectives. It allows students and faculty to learn from different legal systems and approaches, ultimately contributing to a broader and deeper understanding of international, European and national laws.
What expectations did you have of visiting Karlstad Business School?
– I expected a valuable academic exchange where I could contribute my expertise while also learning from the students and faculty at Karlstad University.
And, were your expectations fulfilled?
– Yes, my expectations were fully met. Both the students and I learned from each other, making this an enriching experience.
Tell us about your visit in all
– My visit to Karlstad University was a a highly rewarding experience. I had the opportunity to teach and engage with students in discussions about international and European Union law. The academic environment was welcoming, and I appreciated the exchange of ideas with both students and colleagues.
Carina Eriksson, international strategist at Karlstad University, adds:
– Integrating international knowledge and experience into teaching and research is absolutely essential. In addition to the exchange of knowledge in a specific subject area the international interaction between teachers and students results in many mutual benefits, like new perspectives and worldviews. Professional development and an international experience that both sending and receiving universities gain from.
This visit is a Teacher Assignment funded by the Erasmus exchange programme, however the contacts between our universities are built on both academic and administrative long-term contacts within the Compostela group of universities network.
