International Student Mobility to and from the Middle East: Theorising Public, Institutional, and Self-Constructions of Cross-Border Students

The book explores how international students in and from the Middle East are constructed by nations, institutions, other students, and themselves, and considers the broader impacts of discourse on internationalization. It offers a theoretical framework to understand the political, educational, and ethical implications of emerging constructions of international students and their comparison across the Middle East.

Format: Hardback
Length: 196 pages
Publication date: 04 March 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume delves into the intricate processes through which nations, institutions, fellow students, and individuals shape the identities of international students from and within the Middle East. By offering valuable insights into the nuances and complexities of educational politics and priorities, the text contributes significantly to our understanding of the multifaceted impacts of discourse on internationalization. Through a unique blend of critical analysis of educational policies and empirical contributions derived from the authors' own research, the chapters highlight the intersections between politics, the internationalization of higher education, and the construction of mobile learners.

The volume particularly emphasizes the diversity and nuances observed in the internationalization of policies within the Gulf Cooperation Countries and other Middle Eastern nations. It provides a theoretical framework that aids in comprehending the political, educational, and ethical implications of emerging constructions of international students and their comparative analysis across the Middle East.

This timely volume holds immense value for researchers, academics, and educators with a keen interest in higher education, international and comparative education, as well as the Middle East in particular. Those engaged in educational policy and politics, particularly with a focus on the Middle East, will also greatly benefit from the insights and perspectives presented in this volume.

Weight: 548g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367686581