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The 'English language question' in higher education : some reflections on issues and strategy
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Murray, Neil (2015) The 'English language question' in higher education : some reflections on issues and strategy. In: Ata, Abe and Kostogriz, Alex, (eds.) International education and cultural-linguistic experiences of international students in Australia. Queensland, Australia: Australian Academic Press, pp. 77-90. ISBN 9781922117465
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Abstract
Higher education today is a global enterprise, and this, along with the economic development and opening up of countries such as India and China, has led to unprecedented numbers of students seeking degrees from English-medium universities in inner-circle countries in particular, and with it a notable change to the student demographic. Obtaining such a degree gives many students the kind of prestige and well-developed language skills that can result in increased job prospects in their home countries and thereby help them realise their aspirations to a better lifestyle. While for the universities concerned, this increase in international student numbers represents security and opportunity, it also presents significant challenges. This chapter considers some of those challenges and the initiatives that have been taken – and might be taken – to address them, and highlights some of the leading work undertaken by Australian universities in this space.
Item Type: | Book Item | ||||
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Subjects: | L Education > L Education (General) P Language and Literature > PE English |
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Divisions: | Faculty of Social Sciences > Centre for Applied Linguistics | ||||
Publisher: | Australian Academic Press | ||||
Place of Publication: | Queensland, Australia | ||||
ISBN: | 9781922117465 | ||||
Book Title: | International education and cultural-linguistic experiences of international students in Australia | ||||
Editor: | Ata, Abe and Kostogriz, Alex | ||||
Official Date: | 2015 | ||||
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Page Range: | pp. 77-90 | ||||
Status: | Peer Reviewed | ||||
Publication Status: | Published | ||||
Access rights to Published version: | Restricted or Subscription Access | ||||
Description: | The internationalisation of higher education in the 20th century, built on an unprecedented expansion of transport and communication networks and the scope of international scholarly activities, triggered a massive flow of people across countries and continents. Geographically remote countries, such as Australia, became more attractive and accessible to migrants from Europe. Today, international education in Australia is under enormous pressure to reinvent itself. Coming from diverse backgrounds and regionst, he authors offer insights into significant developments in international education as they address crucial questions faced by educators in Australia and compare them with North America and Europe in comprehensive and critical ways. This includes shifts in methodological approaches in education and policy research, as well as other issues arising from comparative research, such as improving educational quality and responsiveness of education to the needs of international students. Several chapters address more specific problems of providing equality, access, and equity for all students, narrowing the achievement gap, and the ways of offering education that is free from prejudice and discrimination on the grounds of race, ethnicity, gender, social class and religion. |
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