Reimagining Mobility in Higher Education: For The Future Generations of International Students

This book explores emerging populations of mobile international students to consider innovative and inclusive approaches for a more equitable and socially just higher education for new generations of international students. It offers critical reflections on the intersections of race, place, and space at universities hosting international students and aims to catalyze debate on how international student learning and exchange needs to be reimagined.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 194 pages
Publication date: 24 February 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the burgeoning populations of mobile international students, aiming to explore innovative and inclusive approaches for a more equitable and socially just higher education for the emerging generations of international students. It provides critical insights into the intricate intersections of race, place, and space within universities that host international students from diverse geographic and cultural backgrounds. The primary objective of this volume is to ignite a robust debate on the reimagining of international student learning and exchange in the context of a rapidly evolving world characterized by complexity and virtual mobility. International student mobility is envisioned as an educational journey that fosters interculturally sensitive and globally competent learners, responding to the growing demand for individuals who can navigate diverse environments and contribute to a globalized society.

However, the landscape of internationalization practices, particularly study abroad programs, has been significantly shaped by neoliberalism, emphasizing the private benefits and social and economic advantages for individual participants. This raises concerns about inequality in these practices, as it becomes unclear who is truly benefiting from them. As post-secondary institutions across the globe continue to embrace internationalization, it is essential to examine the unintended consequences of these developments. This book serves as a valuable resource for scholars, educators, policymakers, and practitioners, as it offers a comprehensive examination of the complex dynamics surrounding internationalization and inequality in higher education. With its extensive research and insightful analysis, this book is poised to become a highly referenced text within the field and profession, contributing to the ongoing discussions and efforts to create more inclusive and equitable educational environments for international students.

Weight: 338g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030938673
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022