Critical Perspectives on the Internationalization of Higher Ed
In this course, students will examine the following question, "What does meaningful, socially responsible internationalization look like?" The course will expose students to a diversity of approaches to internationalization and to prepare them to make informed decisions about internationalization strategies that are 1) congruent with their institutions' mission, constituencies, resources, and values; 2) informed by best practices and empirical research; and 3) rooted in principles of equity and inclusiveness.
Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to articulate the different modalities of internationalization and the main geopolitical, societal, and economic forces shaping the internationalization of higher education worldwide; reflect on how these forces translate into concrete strategies, expectations, and challenges surrounding internationalization at the institutional level; critically analyze the impact that internationalization can have on students, faculty, and other institutional actors, especially in terms of perpetuating inequitable, discriminatory, and exclusionary societal structures; and integrate this knowledge into empirically-supported recommendations for internationalization strategic planning in real-world settings.
Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to articulate the different modalities of internationalization and the main geopolitical, societal, and economic forces shaping the internationalization of higher education worldwide; reflect on how these forces translate into concrete strategies, expectations, and challenges surrounding internationalization at the institutional level; critically analyze the impact that internationalization can have on students, faculty, and other institutional actors, especially in terms of perpetuating inequitable, discriminatory, and exclusionary societal structures; and integrate this knowledge into empirically-supported recommendations for internationalization strategic planning in real-world settings.