Multidisciplinary Perspectives on International Student Experience in Canadian Higher Education
Title | Multidisciplinary Perspectives on International Student Experience in Canadian Higher Education PDF eBook |
Author | Tavares, Vander |
Publisher | IGI Global |
Pages | 404 |
Release | 2020-10-02 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 1799850315 |
Canada has become one of the most popular destinations for international students at the higher education level. A number of complex factors and trends, both in Canada and globally, have contributed to the emergence of Canada as a destination for international higher education. However, more research is still needed to better understand the experiences of international students in Canada considering the rapid growth in numbers as well as the social, political, and linguistic singularity of Canada as a destination. Multidisciplinary Perspectives on International Student Experience in Canadian Higher Education is an essential scholarly publication that explores international students' experiences in Canadian colleges and universities. It seeks to explore the various factors, aspects, challenges, and successes that characterize the international student experience in Canadian higher education from the perspective of international students and the academic communities to which they belong. Featuring a wide range of topics such as information literacy, professional development, and experiential learning, this book is ideal for academicians, instructors, researchers, policymakers, curriculum designers, and students.
International Encounters
Title | International Encounters PDF eBook |
Author | CindyAnn Rose-Redwood |
Publisher | Rowman & Littlefield |
Pages | 234 |
Release | 2019-07-02 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 147583943X |
This book examines the diversity of international student experiences in the top four destination countries in the English-speaking world (United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada). Bringing together scholars from the fields of education, sociology, communications, linguistics, international relations, and geography, this edited collection explores the challenges and opportunities of “international encounters” on college and university campuses. Additionally, the contributors rethink many of the key concepts in the field of international student studies such as “international student,” “host community,” and “cultural adjustment” while also critically examining the role that race, gender, and national identity play in shaping international student experiences. Through a series of case studies, the contributions to this book highlight the diverse experiences of international students from different world regions, including East Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The broader aim of the book is to enrich our understanding of cross-cultural interactions within the context of higher education institutions in order to enhance the international student experience.
Global Perspectives on International Student Experiences in Higher Education
Title | Global Perspectives on International Student Experiences in Higher Education PDF eBook |
Author | Krishna Bista |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 294 |
Release | 2018-10-03 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 1351625071 |
Global Perspectives on International Student Experiences in Higher Education examines a wide range of international student experiences empirically from multiple perspectives that includes socio-cultural identities, contextual influences on their learning experiences, their wellbeing experiences, and their post-study experiences. This collection sheds light on the over five million students who cross geographical, cultural, and educational borders for higher education outside of their home countries. This book consists of nineteen chapters spread across four sections. Throughout the book, contributors question the existing assumptions and values of international student programs and services, reexamine and explore new perspectives to present the emerging challenges and critical evaluations of student experiences and their identities. Offering a rich understanding of these students and their global college experiences in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe and Americas, this book offers research-based strategies to effectively recruit, engage, support, and retain international students as they participate in higher educational settings around the world. This book provides resource material to benefit educators, policymakers, and staff who work closely with international students in higher education.
International Students in Higher Education
Title | International Students in Higher Education PDF eBook |
Author | Vander Tavares |
Publisher | Rowman & Littlefield |
Pages | 228 |
Release | 2021-08-10 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 1793641129 |
Applying a critical and holistic framework, International Students in Higher Education: Language, Identity, and Experience from a Holistic Perspective explores the lived experiences of four multilingual international students at a Canadian University. Vander Tavares investigates how the students experience life in the host community, construct their multiple identities, and develop their proficiency in the English language. Additionally, Tavares examines the ways in which the institutional context impacts the students’ experiences by foregrounding the voices of domestic students, faculty and support staff, and their experiences and perspectives on international students, multiculturalism, and multilingualism. Drawing from theories of cultural and social psychology, post-structuralism, multilingualism, and a sociocognitive approach to second language acquisition, this project presents rich ethnographic portraits of the students’ experiences. This contextualised and humanised portrayal of the students’ individual journeys challenges the prevailing discourse of deficit that has traditionally been used to characterise the multilingual international student experience. Overall, this book demonstrates that an ethical understanding of multilingual international students’ experiences requires critical attention to the sociocultural and sociolinguistic contexts of their academic communities and a holistic approach that considers the multiple domains of lived experience that the students navigate.
Global Perspectives and Local Challenges Surrounding International Student Mobility
Title | Global Perspectives and Local Challenges Surrounding International Student Mobility PDF eBook |
Author | Bista, Krishna |
Publisher | IGI Global |
Pages | 387 |
Release | 2015-12-09 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 1466697474 |
As one of the fastest growing trends in higher education, study abroad programs are having a critical impact on the educational landscape. While international study programs generate more revenue and promote campus diversity, there are several challenges that must be considered when integrating non-native students into native universities. Global Perspectives and Local Challenges Surrounding International Student Mobility explores comparative research regarding the implementation of effective strategies needed when working with native and non-native individuals in educational settings. Offering perspectives from international student experiences, as well as views on current mobility trends, immigration policies, and challenges with cultural expectations, this publication will be a critical source for educators, policymakers, and university staff who interact with international students.
International Journal of Multidisciplinary Perspectives in Higher Education, 2019 Vol 4. No. 1
Title | International Journal of Multidisciplinary Perspectives in Higher Education, 2019 Vol 4. No. 1 PDF eBook |
Author | Shyam Sharma |
Publisher | OJED/STAR |
Pages | 154 |
Release | 2019-12-31 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN |
The International Journal of Multidisciplinary Perspectives in Higher Education (Print ISSN 2474-2546 & Online ISSN 2474-2554) is a double-blind peer-reviewed scholarly journal that seeks to create conversations about education—especially the policy, practice, and research on teaching and learning—among scholars across the academic disciplines and across national and cultural borders. www.ojed.org/jimphe DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jimphe.v4i1
Exploring the Social and Academic Experiences of International Students in Higher Education Institutions
Title | Exploring the Social and Academic Experiences of International Students in Higher Education Institutions PDF eBook |
Author | Bista, Krishna |
Publisher | IGI Global |
Pages | 390 |
Release | 2016-02-26 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 1466697504 |
Cross-cultural experiences in university settings have a significant impact on students’ lives by enriching the learning process and promoting cultural awareness and tolerance. While studying abroad offers students unique learning opportunities, educators must be able to effectively address the specific social and academic needs of multicultural learners. Exploring the Social and Academic Experiences of International Students in Higher Education Institutions is a pivotal reference source for the latest research on the issues surrounding study abroad students in culturally diverse educational environments. Featuring various perspectives from a global context on ensuring the educational, structural, and social needs of international students are met, this book is ideally designed for university faculty, researchers, graduate students, policy makers, and academicians working with transnational students.