Unintended Consequences of Internationalization in Higher Education: Comparative International Perspectives on the Impacts of Policy and Practice

This book examines the positive and negative unintended consequences of internationalization in institutions of higher education around the world, using case studies from Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. It highlights common pitfalls and best practices for effective, sustainable, and equitable internationalization, and explores how internationalization offers opportunities for learning, entrepreneurial change, and knowledge dissemination.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 346 pages
Publication date: 08 February 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume delves into the intricate dynamics of internationalization within institutions of higher education across the globe, unveiling both unforeseen and unintended consequences that span across countries. Drawing from a diverse range of regions, including Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America, the book offers a unique comparative perspective on the nature and origins of positive and negative unintended outcomes of internationalization policy and practice in national contexts.

Chapters within the volume explore the multifaceted ways in which internationalization manifests itself in curricula, teaching, research, and mobility initiatives, highlighting common pitfalls and best practices for effective, sustainable, and equitable internationalization on a global scale. Employing a critical lens, the book examines how internationalization facilitates learning, entrepreneurial change, and knowledge dissemination while simultaneously raising complex paradoxes and dilemmas related to political and ethical issues for individuals, communities, and institutions.

By foregrounding the study of internalization in countries not typically examined in the field, this book emerges as a valuable resource for researchers and academics with a keen interest in internationalization, comparative and international education, and the sociology of education. It provides a rich tapestry of insights and perspectives that will undoubtedly contribute to the ongoing discourse on the globalization of higher education.

Weight: 552g
Dimension: 151 x 229 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032039558