Internationalization in U.S. universities: history, philosophy, practice, and future

Authors

  • Marilia Morosini Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul
  • Patricia Somers Universityof New Orleans
  • Arinda Rodriguez Universidade do Texas
  • Janet Solis Rodriguez Universidade do Texas

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15448/1981-2582.2017.3.28970

Keywords:

Internationalization of Higher Education. Models of Internationalization of Higher Education. Trends in the Internationalization of Higher Education.

Abstract

In response to the global economy, universities around the world have increased internationalization efforts. This article focuses on internationalization in U. S. universities, discussing the history, presenting models and examples, reviewing the extent of internationalization on U.S. campuses. We end with a discussion on the rationales, the political realities of the new nationalism, the competition among Western universities for rankings that emphasizes high-profile internationalization, the current political questions affecting internationalization and the future of the field. While our focus is on the United States, many of the concepts and theories we discuss apply to other countries as well.

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Published

2017-12-31

How to Cite

Morosini, M., Somers, P., Rodriguez, A., & Rodriguez, J. S. (2017). Internationalization in U.S. universities: history, philosophy, practice, and future. Educação, 40(3), 305–314. https://doi.org/10.15448/1981-2582.2017.3.28970

Issue

Vol. 40 No. 3 (2017): Dossier - InternacionaliZation of higher Education

Section

Dossiê: Internacionalização da educação superior

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