Academic Mobility through the Lens of Language and Identity, Global Pandemics, and Distance Internationalization: Multidisciplinary Perspectives

This book examines international academic mobility from a critical perspective, considering the impact of global pandemics, identity construction, intercultural sensitivity, and cultural engagement. It explores current trends in international mobility programs and the effects of distance internationalization as an emerging concept. It offers authentic studies, reviews, and cases to challenge global education and appeals to researchers, scholars, and postgraduate students in higher education research, international and comparative education, and the sociology of education.

Format: Hardback
Length: 278 pages
Publication date: 16 November 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate world of international academic mobility, taking a critical stance and providing a rich context for understanding this phenomenon. By examining a multitude of key factors, including global pandemics, identity construction, intercultural sensitivity, and cultural engagement, the book offers a multi-faceted perspective on international mobility. Through a multidisciplinary approach, the volume explores the current trends in international mobility programs, considering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on social, political, economic, and educational aspects among mobility exchange actors. It challenges established approaches to international academic mobility in paradigmatic contexts and investigates the effects and implications of distance internationalization as an emerging concept.

The book juxtaposes the traditional context of academic mobility with a newly emerging virtual one, recognizing the virtual realm as a powerful catalyst for change. It presents a diverse range of authentic studies, reviews, and cases that challenge international global education, making it an invaluable resource for researchers, scholars, and postgraduate students in the fields of higher education research, international and comparative education, and the sociology of education, broadly.

By examining the complexities of international academic mobility, this book sheds light on the transformative power of education and its ability to bridge cultural divides, promote understanding, and foster global collaboration. It serves as a timely reminder of the importance of international education in an increasingly interconnected world and provides valuable insights for policymakers, educators, and individuals seeking to navigate the complexities of global mobility.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032431796