« Internationalisation à la maison » : projet pilote de collaboration interculturelle entre les étudiantes et étudiants de LEA portugais de l’Université Rennes 2 et de Communication de l’Universidade Federal do Paraná

Abstract

This article presents an internationalization initiative developed between Rennes 2 University and the Federal University of Paraná, based on the “internationalization at home” approach. The project involved students from the Applied Foreign Languages (LEA) and Communication programs in collaborative digital activities. The formation of Franco–Brazilian pairs, the creation of bilingual content, and the use of structured pedagogical tools supported the development of linguistic, intercultural, and professional skills among the participants. The initiative also strengthened academic cooperation between the two institutions and contributed to the integration of an international dimension into their curricula. A new phase of the project, entitled “Crossed Paths: A Year of France–Brazil Dialogues,” will be carried out during 2025–2026, with the aim of expanding collaboration.