An Introduction to the Internationalization of Higher Education: Essential Topics - Softcover

Arabkheradmand, Ali; Shabani, Enayat A.; Zand-Moghadam, Amir; Bahrami, Hossein Samadi; Derakhshesh, Ali; Golkhandan, Arya Rahimi

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0761864709 ISBN 13: 9780761864707

Publisher: University Press of America, 2015

Synopsis

Internationalization of higher education is a concept that is currently making its way to every corner of the globe. An Introduction to the Internationalization of Higher Education aims to provide the reader with an introduction to this subject and explore three of its most fundamental aspects; namely, internationalization at home, internationalization abroad, and internationalization of curriculum. This publication delves into the underlying rationale for internationalization of higher education and discusses the opportunities and challenges brought about by this concept. Current practices regarding the internationalization of higher education are discussed, and the requirements for the realization of these activities are laid out. This book can act as a basis for future research endeavors as it clearly and comprehensively introduces the internationalization of higher education and answers various questions about this topic.

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About the Author

Ali Arabkheradmand is vice-chancellor for global strategies and international affairs and president of international campus at Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS). He is the head of the internationalization committee at this university and is a member of the Board of Directors for Iranian Association of Surgeons (IAS). He is an associate professor at TUMS.

Enayat A. Shabani is director of international affairs and development at the office of vice-chancellor for global strategies and international affairs, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS). He is a member of the Internationalization Committee at TUMS and is in charge of Division of International Student Admissions, Division of Research, Marketing and Development, Division of International Development, and Division of ISSS & Visa Affairs.

Amir Zand-Moghadamis assistant professor of applied linguistics and head of the Office of Developing International Academic Collaborations at Allameh Tabataba’i University. He also acts as the advisor to Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), and the director of International Affairs and Development at the Tehran University of Medical Sciences.

Hossein Samadi Bahrami is assistant professor of applied linguistics and head of the Department of Persian and International Languages at the School of International Relations (SIR). He has been teaching domestic and international English media and international relations at SIR and other universities across the country and has served as Iran’s academic attaché in the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Ali Derakhsheshis completing his PhD in TEFL at Shahid Beheshti University. He has been teaching English for the past seven years. He has also co-written a book on general linguistics.

Arya Rahimi Golkhandanis completing his Master’s degree in teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) at Allameh Tabataba’i University via a merit-based admission. Backing his skills in this educational area are four years of teaching experience to students of English as a foreign language in intermediate and advanced courses, including FCE, CAE, IELTS and TOEFL preparatory courses.

Edition details

• Publisher: University Press of America
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0761864709
• ISBN 13: 9780761864707
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144