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Understanding contextual layers of policy and motivations for internationalization: Identifying connections and tensions

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posted on 2023-05-19, 16:48 authored by Sarah FischerSarah Fischer, Wendy GreenWendy Green
Many have observed challenges in translating internationalization policy into practice in universities. When key policy documents provide inconsistent messages, a gap can emerge between vision and practice. Understanding the complexities of an institution’s local, national, and global context and its rationale for internationalization can shed light on why such gaps arise. This case study demonstrates how a thematic analysis of relevant international, national, state, and institutional policies can reveal tensions between these layers, and indicate possible reasons for the failure to translate policy into practice. The main rationale driving internationalization at the university studied here is economic; however, starting in 2016, a variation in key themes and, thus, rationales is found in the documents. This indicates a shift in the university’s internationalization discourse may be occurring. We argue that a more comprehensive approach to internationalization is needed to address inconsistencies in policy directions and drive practice.

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Publication title

Journal of Studies in International Education

Volume

22

Pagination

242-258

ISSN

1028-3153

Department/School

DVC - Education

Publisher

Sage Publications Inc

Place of publication

USA

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Copyright 2018 European Association for International Education

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  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Policies and development

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