Dissertations / Theses: 'Université Internationale'

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Lerot, Nathalie. "La mobilité internationale étudiante au sein de l'espace francophone : étude comparative de trois sites universitaires : Université Laval, Université de Caen et Université de Neuchâtel." Caen, 1999. http://www.theses.fr/1999CAEN1274.

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La mobilité internationale étudiante intéresse des espaces et des effectifs toujours plus vastes. Les enjeux économiques, politiques, sociaux et culturels sont de plus en plus évidents. La mobilité internationale étudiante est ici abordée selon une approche de géographie sociale et culturelle. Dans cet objectif, le cadre géographique le plus opportun par son essence culturelle est certainement l'espace francophone défini comme la réunion des pays et des états ayant en partage la langue française. Ce cadre culturel francophone détient toute l'originalité de cette étude. La méthode utilisée pour cette thèse est celle de la comparaison entre trois pays du nord francophone depuis trois universités : l'universite de Caen (France), l'universite Laval a Québec (Canada) et l'universite de Neuchâtel, en Suisse. Cette étude a une double problématique sociale et culturelle. Au niveau social, il s'agit d'estimer le degré de démocratisation de la mobilité internationale étudiante atteint dans trois universités du monde francophone. Le terme de démocratisation est pris dans son sens le plus large d'ouverture au plus grand nombre quels que soient l'origine sociale, l'origine géographique, le sexe, le cycle, la discipline. . . De l'étudiant. Le niveau culturel, permet d'une part d'évaluer la participation des étudiants migrant à la connaissance et à la prise de conscience de la francophonie et francophonie, en majuscule et minuscule et, d'autre part, d'appréhender le quotidien, d'approfondir la stratégie individuelle à travers la mobilité étudiante en s'appuyant sur les parcours migratoires.

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Gagnon, François. "La conscience internationale dans la presse étudiante au Québec (1945-1969) : le cas du journal le Carabin de l'Université Laval." Mémoire, Université de Sherbrooke, 2014. http://savoirs.usherbrooke.ca/handle/11143/123.

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À travers ce mémoire, nous avons tenté de répondre à la question suivante : comment évolue et se module la conscience internationale dans la presse étudiante au Québec de 1945 à 1969 en étudiant le cas du journal étudiant Le Carabin de l’Université Laval. Pour répondre à notre interrogation, nous avons articulé notre argumentaire en trois parties. Trois chapitres qui démontrent à la fois l’évolution et la modulation de cette conscience internationale perçue à travers l’analyse du journal étudiant. Dans un premier temps, nous verrons comment les étudiants québécois, à la suite de la Deuxième Guerre mondiale, mettent sur pied des organisations s’inspirant des structures mises en place par les dirigeants de l’époque (ONU, Plan Marshall, Plan Colombo). Ensuite, dans le deuxième chapitre, la conscience internationale se tourne vers les pays en processus d’autodétermination. Sans délaisser totalement les principes mis sur pied dans les années d’après-guerre, les pages du journal Le Carabin démontrent un intérêt pour les décolonisations. Intimement liés au contexte québécois de la Révolution tranquille, les étudiants voudront, tout en manifestant l’envie d’une plus grande autonomie, venir en aide aux pays qui tentent de se libérer du joug impérialiste. Le mouvement étudiant se radicalise. Enfin, dans le dernier chapitre, nous verrons l’apogée de la conscience internationale. L’intérêt des étudiants se tourne désormais vers le syndicalisme de l’UGEQ qui porte une attention particulière à l’actualité internationale. Les États-Unis et la guerre du Vietnam seront au cœur des débats et manifestations et Le Carabin en fera abondamment mention. Le mémoire se conclut sur la chute momentanée de cet intérêt pour l’international, à la fin des années 1960, une réalité dont nous tenterons de comprendre les raisons.

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Karatha, Diba Serge. "L' université du Gabon 1959-1986 : jeu des acteurs dans sa création et sa gestione : contribuer à l'histoire culturelle de l'Afrique centrale." Aix-Marseille 1, 2010. http://www.theses.fr/2010AIX10003.

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L’étude illustrée de nombreux exemples d’échec et de réussite offre des outils d’aide à l’évitement de conflits en milieu universitaire, ainsi que des indicateurs utiles à la gestion avertie des crises inévitables. Les données que regorge l’étude étalées sur plusieurs années de brouille, d’une part entre l’état gabonais, la France et le Congo et, d’autre part, entre l’Etat, les étudiants et les universitaires locaux, doivent toutes être prises en compte pour une réforme profonde de l’institution universitaire gabonaise.

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Legault-Bouchard, Régine. "Quelles sont les pratiques communicationnelles qui contribuent à intéresser un collectif d’acteurs à la stratégie d’internationalisation d’une université et à l’enrôler? Une étude de cas." Thesis, Université d'Ottawa / University of Ottawa, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10393/32144.

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L’objectif de cette thèse est de comprendre comment une stratégie d’internationalisation « prend vie » au sein d’une organisation universitaire. Nous cherchons à comprendre comment différents acteurs organisationnels s’approprient cette stratégie et lui donnent un sens en portant une attention particulière aux pratiques communicationnelles qui soutiennent un tel processus. Nous nous sommes appuyés sur la théorie de l’acteur-réseau élaborée par Callon et Latour qui a été mobilisée en communication organisationnelle pour « l’élaboration de stratégies dans des collectivités locales » (Giroux et Demers, 1998, p. 26). Dans le cadre de cette recherche qualitative, nous avons procédé à l’analyse d’un document d’archive, à l’analyse de documents produits par les acteurs organisationnels, à l’observation de rencontres et nous avons effectué des entrevues auprès de personnes impliquées dans la mise en œuvre de la stratégie d’internationalisation. Notre recherche a démontré que les traducteurs principaux de la stratégie d’internationalisation sont représentés par quatre actants importants : Le site internet de destination 2020, le Bureau international par ses rencontres, le système Halogène et le Comité de stratégie et de coordination de l’internationalisation.

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Loua, Seydou. "Efficacité interne de l’enseignement supérieur malien." Thesis, Lyon 2, 2012. http://www.theses.fr/2012LYO20103/document.

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L’enseignement supérieur malien et notamment l’Université de Bamako est confrontée à d’énormes difficultés depuis plusieurs années. Qu’est ce qui explique ces difficultés et comment faire pour rendre plus efficace cet enseignement supérieur afin de rehausser les niveaux et le rendre compétitif sur le plan sous régional et international ? Cette question nous a conduit à nous intéresser à l’étude de son efficacité interne. Le présent travail est une contribution à la recherche de facteurs de ces difficultés et d’alternatives pour y remédier. Il tente de dégager des pistes de réflexion sur l’amélioration des conditions de travail de l’Université de Bamako.La Faculté des Lettres, Langues, Arts et Sciences humaines de l’Université de Bamako a été retenue comme terrain de la recherche. Après la recherche documentaire pour l’élaboration d’une revue de littérature, la préférence a été donnée en premier lieu à une analyse des résultats d’examens de deux promotions de la filière Sciences de l’éducation de 2001 à 2009. Dans l’analyse il a été question d’indicateurs tels que l’évolution des effectifs, les taux de réussite, d’abandon, d’exclusion, le genre et les caractéristiques extra universitaires des étudiants. Cette analyse qui a conclu à une faible efficacité interne de l’Université de Bamako a été suivie par d’autres investigations par entretiens, observations et questionnaires auprès d’un échantillon d’étudiants, d’enseignants et d’administrateurs de l’Université. Après une analyse des données recueillies lors de ces investigations, nous avons terminé par une discussion de l’ensemble des résultats
The Malian higher education and notably the University of Bamako is confronted to enormous difficulties since several years. What explains these difficulties and how to make more efficient this higher education in order to heighten the levels and to make he competitive on the plan under regional and international? This question drove us to interest us to the survey of her internal efficiency. The present work is a contribution in search of factors of these difficulties and alternatives to remedy there. He tempts to clear tracks of reflection on the improvement of the conditions of work of the University of Bamako. The Faculty of the Letters, Languages, Arts and human sciences of the University of Bamako has been kept like land of research. After the documentary research for the development of a literature magazine, the preference has been given to an analysis of the exams results of two promotions of the path Sciences of the education of 2001 in the first place to 2009. In the analysis it was question of indicators as the evolution of the strengths, rate of success, abandonment, exclusion, kind, extra feature academic of the students. This analysis that concluded to a weak internal efficiency of the University of Bamako has been followed by other investigations by interviews, observations and questionnaires by a sample of students, teachers and administrators of the university. After an analysis of the data collected at the time of these investigations, we finished by a discussion of the set of the results

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Ferron, Benjamin. "FERRON Benjamin, Les répertoires médiatiques des mobilisations altermondialistes (Mexique-Chiapas, Israël/Palestine, 1994-2006), Contribution à une analyse de la société transnationale, thèse de doctorat en science politique, Université de Rennes 1, 2012, 808 p." Phd thesis, Rennes 1, 2012. http://www.theses.fr/2012REN1G015.

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Cette étude compare les stratégies déployées par deux réseaux militants de solidarité internationale pour diffuser publiquement leurs causes politiques, dans une conjoncture marquée par l'essor du cadre de mobilisation altermondialiste (1994-2006) : le mouvement néozapatiste (Chiapas, Mexique) et le mouvement anti-occupation (Israël-Palestine). Optant pour une démarche constructiviste visant à rendre compte au plus près des logiques pratiques de la circulation internationale de l'altermondialisme et des ses acteurs, l'enquête s'intéresse spécifiquement au rôle des médias des mouvements sociaux dans ce processus. Elle défend la thèse que la convergence partielle des cadres de mobilisation collective est le produit d'une série de choix tactiques et de contraintes intériorisées favorisant la production de discours contestataires relativement indépendants de leurs conditions sociales de production. L'enquête de terrain repose sur 76 entretiens semi-directifs auprès de militants et de journalistes, des observations menées dans des centres de "médias alternatifs", et un travail sur archives. La comparaison des répertoires médiatiques des deux réseaux met à jour la spécialisation progressive de militants dans le travail de médiatisation alternative. Le travail s'intéresse dans un premier temps aux processus d'internationalisation du capital politique des mouvements (partie I). Il met ensuite en évidence l'existence d'une corrélation négative entre l'évolution de leur couverture médiatique dans la presse conventionnelle et l'investissement de militants dans des réseaux de "médias alternatifs", qui fonctionnent selon les cas comme de espaces de compensation ou de correction symboliques (partie II). Enfin, il analyse les conditions concrètes de production, de diffusion et d'institutionnalisation du militantisme de l'information dans chacun des deux réseaux (partie III)
This thesis compares the strategies deployed by two international solidarity networks - the neo-Zapatista movement, based in Chiapas, Mexico, and the Israel/Palestine anti-occupation movement - to publicly communicate the political causes they espouse in an activist context dominated by the development of global justice frameworks (1994-2006). The study adopts a constructivist approach, closely exploring the pratical dynamics of the international circulation of global justice ideas and actors, and is particularly concerned with the role played by activist media in this process. It argues that the partial convergence of collective action frameworks is the result of a series of tactical choices and internalised constraints,which have together favoured the development of discourses of struggle which are relatively independent of their social contexts of production. I undertook fieldwork comprising 76 semi-directive interviews with activists and journalists, a series of observations in "alternative media" centres, and archival work. The comparison of the media repertoires of each network enables the identification of the progressive specialisation of activists in the work of alternative mediatisation. Part I of the thesis focuses on the processes of internationalisation of movement political capital. Part II highlights the existence of a negative correlation between the development of conventional media coverage and activist investment in "alternative media" networks, which may function as spaces of compensation or of symbolic correction. Finally, Part III analyses the material conditions of production, diffusion and institutionalisation of media activism in each of the two networks

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Benko, Susanne. "Das Format “Should I stay or should I go?: Experiences of Leipzig University international Alumni“ im Career Service for Internationals." Klemm+Oelschläger, 2020. https://ul.qucosa.de/id/qucosa%3A71240.

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Burg, Damon. "International university partnerships : a cost-benefit analysis." Thesis, University of Southampton, 2017. https://eprints.soton.ac.uk/417788/.

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This study’s purpose is to examine academic partnerships between universities in the United Kingdom and Korea. It aims to examine both partnership fundamentals and what leads to a mutually successful partnership. The fundamentals are the why, who and where. It aims to examine partnership formation and the relationships between partners, and the impacts of the partnership on the university. This study uses qualitative interviews mixed with a cost-benefit analysis. The interviews serve two main purposes. The first is to gain a fine-grained analysis of why universities create partnerships and how they go about it. The second is to understand the partnership factors that impact universities. These impact factors are then used to create cost-benefit analyses of three different UK-Korea university partnerships, differentiated by intensity of partnerships, to illustrate the partnerships’ impacts on the individual universities. Through thematic analysis, the qualitative results show that different types of partnerships are created in different parts of the university. The central offices create development co-operation and exchange partnerships, whereas the academic units create more exchange and commercial trade partnerships. However, in each of these partnerships, funding and international rankings are key motivations. The cost-benefit analysis shows that partnerships are beneficial to universities with commercial trade partnerships the most beneficial. The implications are that the academic units should work to create academic partnerships, with the central office helping in terms of standardisation and with the pastoral aspects of student services.

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Sengupta, Enakshi. "Integration in an international university in Malaysia." Thesis, University of Nottingham, 2015. http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/28878/.

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The purpose of the current study is to investigate the relationship between experiences with diversity offered in an international university in Malaysia and the ways students and staff view integration. The problem that promoted this study arose from the researcher’s own experience of being an international student with difficulties in integrating in a multi-cultural environment in the university. Two outcomes are investigated in this study, the meaning of the term ‘integration’ as viewed by the students and staff and the conscious effort that is being implemented by authority and the students themselves towards achieving an optimal level of integration. This research intends to investigate the gap between the ideal level of integration and the existing level, and offer solution towards bridging the gap. Although several studies have been conducted in the past that extol the benefits of being educated in a more racially diverse environment, it is a relatively new area of educational research especially in the South Asian context and in Malaysia. Malaysia is on its way to becoming a hub for international students. The policy-makers in Malaysian higher education realize that with the influx of foreign students comes the issue of integrating these students and faculty that have come from other countries. This study had been designed to bridge the gap that exists between the local and international students and with the local community outside the campus. Findings from the study along with the theories from the literature review present the current scenario on integration and the recommendations suggest a way forward for the institution to reduce inter-group prejudices and foster optimal integration in the campus. The thesis begins with an introduction to the current scenario and summarizes the meaning of the term integration, race and ethnicity and its relevance to the concept of internationalisation as proposed by exponents in this field of research. The thesis then elaborates on the context of the study with the focus on Malaysian Higher Education policies and policies on internationalisation as drafted by the University of Nottingham and the relevance of such policies towards the study. The researcher explores literature found in this field of work and selects three theories to form the foundation of the study. The chapter on the literature review explains the theories in detail and how these three theories have been used to explore the current study. The research methodology is explained with the University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus being chosen as a single case study to help focus attention on the case. A mixed method was used in designing the research, combining both quantitative and qualitative research methods in different ways, where both distinctive approaches contribute towards an understanding of the phenomenon. Quantitative research was conducted with 291 students from various departments in the second and third year of their studies and qualitative interviews were conducted with 15 participants comprising students and members of the teaching and administrative staff. The findings were analysed using SPSS version 20 and NVivo software. The analysis of the quantitative data was further discussed and the data showed that more than half the participants lacked clarity on the meaning of the word integration and its significance in their lives. Students and staff members showed a lack of clarity and understanding of the policies promoted by the university to foster integration. Students preferred being in their homogeneous race groups when it came to their academic activities. They also preferred spending their leisure time with students of their own race. The students were appreciative of the fact that the faculty respects every student equally and tries consciously to mix the races in assignment groups. The study revealed the complexity of the perception-practice dynamic, and the multi-faceted factors which influence student perception and behaviour in relation to optimal integration. Taking the findings from relevant literature and the results of the present study into account, recommendations for the university have been formulated regarding student integration. The recommendations consist of a clear vision and realistic goals in terms of integration. Recommendations also consist of promoting intercultural exchange through inculcating diversity in the curriculum and promoting intercultural interaction between international students and the local community outside the university campus and to carefully monitor integration and react appropriately to changes. The thesis ends with a conclusion summarizing the key findings, the significance of the study, limitations of the study and the scope for future research. The study recommends interventions to be used at different stages to measure and monitor the impact of such interventions towards creating optimal integration in the university and reduce the prejudice prevalent amongst racial groups in the campus at present.

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Baranava, Volha. "Essays on international trade." Connect to this title online, 2008. http://etd.lib.clemson.edu/documents/1211389442/.

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Krasniqi, Yllka. "How about Karlstad University? : A study about the international students at Karlstad University." Thesis, Karlstad University, Faculty of Economic Sciences, Communication and IT, 2008. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kau:diva-1423.

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The study aims to examine the factors that influenced the international students when selecting Karlstad University as an institution. The study also contains a secondary aim which is to examine how the international students evaluate their experiences in Karlstad. Further the study is built upon four research questions, where the three first research questions can be referred to the main aim whereas the fourh research question can be referred to the secondary aim. The main aim is by the research questions divided into a three step process, the factor that influnced the international students to study abroad, to study in Sweden and to study at Karlstad University. The fourth research question which concerns the secondary aim is about how the international students evaluate their stay in Karlstad.

The enquiry has been made with help of a questionnaire, which 98 of the international students at Karlstad University answered. The study showed that factors that influenced the international students to study abroad was to gain better understanding of the foreign language and the foreign culture. The students were also influenced by the student life and the life experiences that they would gain by studying abroad. They also stated that the value of their resume would be higher because of these studies. Factors that influenced the students to study in Sweden was i.a the factor of knowledge and awareness. A majority found the knowledge of Sweden, the reputations of the institution quality, the awareness of the quality of the education as influencing factors. The students also found it easy to obtain information about Sweden, which is very good since this factor is a great contribution to knowledge and awareness. The answers showed that a small majority of the students were influenced by low fees and by recommendations from authorized representatives. The students were influenced by low crime and low racial discrimination factors, such as factors of clean environment and an exiting place to live in. The influencing factors of studying at Karlstad University were the reputation for quality, the reputation of institution staff, the broad range of courses and programs and the the good facilities. However many of the students stated that they choose Karlstad University because of the agreements between Karlstad University and the home University. As the students were asked to evaluate their stay in Karlstad, they seemd to be satisfied with the quality of education, the facilities, the student accomodations, the students life and Karlstad as a city.

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Ghoreyshi, Mohammad. "The Attitudes of International Students Toward University Withdrawal." Thesis, North Texas State University, 1987. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc331730/.

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The purpose of this study was to determine if significant differences existed in attitudes of international students concerning college withdrawal. Data collection involved 200 freshmen international students from two universities in Texas. Two questionnaires were distributed to the students to determine attitudes toward college withdrawal. The instrument used to score the attitudes was the Purdue Master Attitude Scale. The analysis of variance was used for the statistical evaluation. The statistics indicated there was no significant differences between the students tested in the study and that the students had favorable attitudes toward college and unfavorable attitudes toward college withdrawal. Based on the findings of this study, universities should devise an extensive counseling and orientation program in order to provide students opportunities to complete their college education.

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Takagi, Kristy King. "Predicting Academic Success in a Japanese International University." Diss., Temple University Libraries, 2011. http://cdm16002.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p245801coll10/id/127937.

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CITE/Language Arts
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The purpose of this study was to determine which types of student application information, as well as demographic information obtained through a questionnaire after matriculation, best predicted later academic performance in an international English-medium university in Japan, and to examine the "big picture" of how cognitive and non-cognitive variables interact over time in accounting for student success in an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program and in the regular university program. The study was divided into three parts that separately examined student application information, university entrance examinations, and the larger picture of student success. In the first part of the study, a hierarchical multiple regression was employed to determine the extent to which a variety of variables derived from application information predicted grade point average (GPA) in the EAP program, as well as first-year GPA and final GPA in the regular university program. The independent variables examined in the main regression analysis were: high school grade point average (HSGPA); ITP TOEFL scores obtained in April of the students' first year at the university; and hensachi rankings of the students' high schools. Results indicated that HSGPA was a consistently significant predictor of all levels of university GPA. ITP TOEFL scores significantly predicted EAP GPA, and hensachi
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Cary, Nailling. "Joining international financial institutions : a normative influence of international organizations as epistemic communities /." Full text available from ProQuest UM Digital Dissertations, 2008. http://0-proquest.umi.com.umiss.lib.olemiss.edu/pqdweb?index=0&did=1850519311&SrchMode=1&sid=1&Fmt=2&VInst=PROD&VType=PQD&RQT=309&VName=PQD&TS=1279311958&clientId=22256.

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Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Mississippi, 2008.
Typescript. Vita. Committee chair: Timothy Nordstrom Includes bibliographical references (leaves 176-187). Also available online via ProQuest to authorized users.

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Parsons, Treena A. "Retaining international students : identifying the needs of international students attending Memorial University of Newfoundland /." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 2000. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk1/tape3/PQDD_0019/MQ54946.pdf.

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Chacon, Arias Enrique. "Survey of international students at the University of Alberta." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 1999. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk1/tape7/PQDD_0017/MQ47131.pdf.

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Safahieh, Hajar, and Diljit Singh. "Information needs of international students at a Malaysian University." School of Communication & Information, Nanyang Technological University, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/105363.

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The number of students studying away from their home countries is increasing. These students face various challenges when studying abroad, including meeting their information needs. This study investigated the information needs of international students at the University of Malaya. A questionnaire was designed and distributed to 70 students, of whom 54 (77.1%) responded. It was found the main information needs were related to the university, the faculty, and their programs of study. The students used the library in attempting to meet their information needs, although the frequency of library usage was generally low. The main barriers in seeking information were language related, and unfamiliarity with the library or-ganization and mission. Language proficiency appeared to be a barrier in being able to meet the information needs. Although the majority of the students considered themselves to be computer and Internet literate, but that did not have a relationship on the problems they faced in meeting the information needs.

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Boshoff, Huba. "Potential barriers to international exchange semesters at Stellenbosch University." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/97989.

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Thesis (MEd)--Stellenbosch University, 2015.
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Higher education is challenged by the changing climate created by globalisation and the phenomenon of internationalisation. Internationalisation of higher education provides a platform for institutions to engage with counterparts across the world in a manner that would enhance the quality of all aspects of the institution, but also poses a number of challenges to institutions and higher education systems. The literature review of the study sketches the background to the study and analyses some of the above-mentioned opportunities and challenges. The study researched one aspect of internationalisation, namely the mobility of undergraduate students. The mobility of students can take place through an array of activities that includes summer school programmes, internships, or tailored short programmes. This study focuses on one type of mobility, namely an international exchange semester. The study stemmed from the actual problem at Stellenbosch University where a major imbalance exists in the number of students received from partner universities and of Stellenbosch students taking part in a semester at the partner university. The rationale and practice of international exchange semesters in four Faculties were analysed on multiple levels by means of a case study design. The four case studies were concluded in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, the Faculty of Science, the Faculty of AgriSciences and the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, and within these Faculties the investigation was restricted to general-formative programmes. Data were collected and analysed at four levels of each Faculty, namely the climate that is created through Faculty strategy, the views and perspectives of students in their final and pre-final year, the view and perspectives of programme coordinators, and finally, the views on a managerial level by means of the inputs of deputy deans. Each of the case studies reveals specific issues and opportunities for international exchange semesters within the particular Faculty, yet, the comparative perspectives reveal that the major barriers to student mobility are consistent across faculties, and that particularly the type of information available, the applicability of that information within the particular academic environment and financial aspects are consistently identified by students in all four Faculties. The barriers identified by staff, both on departmental and management level, resonate with the barriers identified by students, but further illustrate more specific organisational and pedagogical challenges linked to the implementation of international exchange semesters. The study not only makes a contribution to a deeper understanding of existing challenges pertaining to international mobility by means of an exchange semester but it also makes specific recommendations to address these challenges and poses alternatives to existing practices.
AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Hoër onderwys word uitgedaag deur die veranderende omgewing as gevolg van globalisering en deur die verskynsel van internasionalisering. Internasionalisering van hoër onderwys bied ’n platform vir interaksie tussen instellings en hul eweknieë in ander wêrelddele op ’n wyse wat die gehalte van alle aspekte van die instellings kan bevorder. Internasionalisering is egter ook ’n verskynsel wat ’n bedreiging en ’n uitdaging vir instellings en hoëronderwysstelsels inhou. Die literatuurstudie van hierdie studie skets die agtergrond tot die studie en ontleed van hierdie geleenthede en uitdagings. Die studie het een aspek van internasionalisering, naamlik die mobiliteit van voorgraadse studente, ondersoek. Die mobiliteit van studente geskied deur ’n verskeidenheid aktiwiteite wat somerskole, internskappe en taalkursusse insluit. Die studie fokus op een aktiwiteit, naamlik internasionale uitruilsemesters. Die studie het gepruit uit ’n voortslepende uitdaging by die Universiteit van Stellenbosch (US) waar die aantal inkomende uitruilstudente van vennoot-instansies die aantal US studente wat aan uitruilsemesters deelneem, ver oorskry. Die rasionaal en uitvoering van internasionale uitruilsemesters in vier fakulteite is deur middel van ’n gevallestudie-ontwerp op verskeie vlakke ontleed om ŉ omvattende begrip te ontwikkel. Die vier gevallestudies is in die konteks van die Fakulteit Lettere en Sosiale Wetenskappe, Fakulteit Agriwetenskappe, Fakulteit Natuurwetenskappe en Fakulteit Ekonomiese en Bestuurswetenskappe uitgevoer, en in die studie van hierdie vier fakulteite is die konteks verder tot algemene vormende programme beperk. Data is ingewin en ontleed op vier vlakke in elke fakulteit, naamlik die platform wat geskep word deur die strategie van die fakulteit, die oortuigings en perspektiewe van studente in hulle finale en voor-finale jaar, die perspektiewe en insig van programkoördineerders, en laastens die perspektief op bestuursvlak deur middel van onderhoude met adjunkdekane. Elke gevallestudie onthul spesifieke kwessies ten opsigte van en geleenthede vir internasionale uitruilsemesters binne die betrokke fakulteit, maar die vergelykende perspektiewe dui aan dat die grootste struikelblokke vir studente mobiliteit deurlopend dieselfde is tussen die vier fakulteite. Die studie toon aan dat die beskikbaarheid van die tipe inligting, die toepaslikheid van daardie inligting op ‘n student se spesifieke situasie (program) en finansiële aspekte in al vier fakulteite deur studente gekies is. Die struikelblokke wat deur personeel, beide op departementele en bestuursvlak, uitgewys is vind aanklank by die struikelblokke wat deur studente aangedui is, maar illustreer ook verdere uitdagings ten opsigte van organisatoriese aspekte en pedagogiese uitdagings wat verband hou met die implementering van internasionale uitruilsemesters. Die studie maak nie net ‘n bydrae in terme van ‘n dieper verstaan van die bestaande uitdagings ten opsigte van internasionale studente mobiliteit deur middel van ‘n uitruilsemester nie, maar maak ook voorstelle oor hoe om hierdie uitdagings aan te spreek en stel alternatiewe voor vir die bestaande praktyke.

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Temiro, Babatunde. "How International Students Teach Each Other Outside the University." Thesis, Minot State University, 2019. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=13425786.

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As the number of international students studying in the United States continues to grow, there’s the need to know how they cope in a host country and the challenges they encounter both in the classroom and outside in order improve education and prepare students for the future. The purpose of this study is to know how international students relate with one another both inside and outside the school setting. The study findings were taken from observation and interview from both graduate and undergraduate classrooms.

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Omar, Ali A. (Ali Abdullah). "Problems of International Students as Perceived by International Students and Faculty in a Public University." Thesis, North Texas State University, 1985. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc332104/.

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This study focuses on the problems of international students as perceived by both international students and faculty in a public university. The major purposes of the study are to determine if there are significant differences in perceptions of the problems of international students between international students and faculty members, between groups of international students, and between groups of faculty members. A modification of an international student problem inventory instrument was used to collect data from 371 international students and 316 faculty members. Thirteen hypotheses were tested using frequency and percentages, analysis of variance, multivariate analysis of variance, and univariate analysis of variance, as required according to the data collected and the hypothesis being tested.

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McLaughlin, Patrick A. "Three essays on environmental economics and international trade." Connect to this title online, 2008. http://etd.lib.clemson.edu/documents/1211388996/.

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Klaassen, Renate Gerarda. "The international university curriculum : challenges in english-medium engineering education /." Delft, 2001. http://www.zhaw.ch/fileadmin/user_upload/zhaw/bibliothek/nutzung.html.

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Maheshwari, Shilpa. "Psychosocial adjustment of international students at a midwestern Illinois university /." View online, 2008. http://repository.eiu.edu/theses/docs/32211131400067.pdf.

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Tabariasl, Khosro. "History of international students at Ball State University 1945-1980." Virtual Press, 1987. http://liblink.bsu.edu/uhtbin/catkey/520475.

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The primary purpose of this study is to outline the institutional structure and to present an historical survey of international education and the Foreign Student Programs at Ball State University. An effort has also been made to relate the Ball State experience to international students on a national level. To make this information valuable in a readily usable form, an intensive study has been made of the history, development and expansion of the international student program at Ball State from 1945 through 1980.Major Points of the StudyChapter One reviews the history of international students in the United States from its beginning at Yale in 1784 through the year 1980. Also this chapter discusses the United States government's role in international education and exchange programs which began in the early 1900s and promoted foreign study to the point that the United States by the 1960s was educating more than a quarter of the world's international students.Chapter Two carefully examines the history of international students at Ball State University from its beginning in 1945 through 1980. Discussed are the program's year of origin, its development (1950-1965) and the expansion era (1965-1980). Especially emphasized are the roles of five International Student Program Directors and the contributions they made to both the program and the students.Chapter Three provides information about the population of overseas students at Ball State, the number of students enrolled, and the region and origin of countries from which they came. This chapter concludes with a section discussing the reasons why foreign students chose Ball State for study.Chapter Four studies the academic experiences of international students at Ball State detailing their academic status, number of undergraduate and graduate students, fields of study and number of degrees granted.Chapter Five reviews the status of foreign students after graduation. It provides information on the number of students who returned to their home countries, the number of students who continued their education and the students who remained permanently in the United States. Also this chapter discusses the value that American education and training had for Ball State international students. The chapter concludes with a section on Ball State contacts and relationship with its foreign alumni.

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Weidman, Diana L. "ANALYSIS OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ENROLLMENTS AT A FLORIDA PUBLIC UNIVERSITY." Doctoral diss., University of Central Florida, 2005. http://digital.library.ucf.edu/cdm/ref/collection/ETD/id/2577.

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This study sought to determine if international student admissions at a public university had been affected by the events on September 11, 2001. To accomplish this, an analysis was conducted comparing international and domestic students' application rates, number of acceptances and enrollments for the fall semesters from 1998 through 2004 on data obtained from University of South Florida. The USF population data were also compared to enrollments in the U.S. for the respective years. Analyses on application frequencies and student enrollments comparing colleges of major and regions of origin were also performed. Generally, although statistical significance was found in many comparisons, the results of the chi square analyses found that no real effects were present, particularly when comparing USF international and domestic student populations. The chi square analyses comparing USF enrollments to the U.S. population from 1998 to 2003 also found no real effect. The analyses of the proportions of international graduate and domestic student enrollments and applications before and after September 11, 2001, also found no relationship. However, the analyses on world regions found that proportions of students from the Mideast declined from before to after Fall 2001 but other regions increased. Additionally, for graduate students, the proportion of Chinese students declined after 2001. Descriptive statistics indicated that international students majoring in engineering declined after 2001. The literature review found there were many factors in influencing the international student population in the U.S. including competition from other countries for students, the expense of a U.S education and changes in the U.S. regulations for issuing student visas. In general, the literature supported a decline in the number of overseas students coming to the U.S. to study. While the USF enrollments seemed to be consistent with the literature, no conclusive evidence indicated this decline was a result of the events of September 11, 2001.
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Bates, Carey Franklin. "Equipping laity to evangelize international students at Memphis State University." Theological Research Exchange Network (TREN), 1994. http://www.tren.com.

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Ebinger, Sarah E. "International Students’ Perceptions of University Assistance with their Social Adjustment." Ashland University Honors Theses / OhioLINK, 2011. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=auhonors1323367259.

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Herleman, Hailey A. "International work demands and employee well being and performance." Connect to this title online, 2009. http://etd.lib.clemson.edu/documents/1249065600/.

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Le, Ha Thi Viet. "Assessing impact of ISO 9000 certification on international trade." Connect to this title online, 2009. http://etd.lib.clemson.edu/documents/1252937743/.

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Russell, Timothy. "Compliance with international commitments and domestic political institutions /." Full text available from ProQuest UM Digital Dissertations, 2006. http://0-proquest.umi.com.umiss.lib.olemiss.edu/pqdweb?index=0&did=1257801131&SrchMode=1&sid=1&Fmt=2&VInst=PROD&VType=PQD&RQT=309&VName=PQD&TS=1193671858&clientId=22256.

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Kamata, Naoto. "Using university forests for interntional forest science education activities: The experiences of the University of Tokyo Forests, Japan." Technische Universität Dresden, 2019. https://tud.qucosa.de/id/qucosa%3A34128.

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The University of Tokyo (UTokyo) is one of the leading Asian universities. The University of Tokyo Forests (UTF) was established in 1894 as the first university forest in Asia. To date, UTF owns seven forests and has accumulated long-term data regarding forest ecosystems, conifer plantations, and selection cutting with natural regeneration, in addition to data regarding meteorology and hydrology. In terms of quantity and quality, this longitudinal dataset is among the best available in the world of forest science. A teaching staff of 26 people belongs to UTF. The advantages of studying under the supervision of UTF staff members are as follows. First, students have the opportunity to gain broad disciplinary knowledge from the 26 members of the teaching staff. Second, they can use UTF as a context for their research fieldwork, relying on good research facilities supported by a 50-strong technical staff. Third, they can utilize longitudinal data accumulated by UTF over a period of more than 100 years. Students from at least ten countries have been supervised at UTF. Students are selected, in particular, from China, Thailand, Indonesia, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka. UTF has also provided fieldwork classes for students of foreign universities, such as Universiti Malaysia Sabah and the National Taiwan University. These students gain experience in disciplines such as forest vegetation and forest management, where Japanese practice differs from that of their own countries. Students can stay at UTF lodges for a modest fee. Students from European universities are also welcome to undertake fieldwork courses at UTF. We accept interns from overseas. Recently, interns from European universities have been increasing in number. The unique culture of Japan - with its traditional features and more modern ones, like the Japanese comics manga - are fascinating to European students. UTF provides the best environment for forest education in Asia.

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Westbrook, Charles N. "Outreach to internationals : the relationship between the religious background of international students at the University of South Carolina and their participation in Christian sponsored ministry events /." Theological Research Exchange Network (TREN), 1998. http://www.tren.com.

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Claus, Thorsten, and Niels Seidel. "Werkstatt europäischen Denkens – 20 Jahre Internationales Hochschulinstitut Zittau." TUDpress, 2014. https://tud.qucosa.de/id/qucosa%3A28270.

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Im Hinblick auf die Größe (ca. 300 Studierende) und das Alter ist das Internationale Hochschulinstitut Zittau ein Winzling in der universitären Landschaft. Und dennoch können wir auf 20 erfolgreiche Jahre zurückblicken, die in einem angemessenen Rahmen gefeiert werden sollten. Im akademischen Umfeld ist es gute Tradition, einen derartigen feierlichen Anlass mit der Herausgabe einer Festschrift zu würdigen. Im ersten Teil der Festschrift finden sich drei Beiträge zur Entwicklung des IHI Zittau und dem in Zittau entwickelten kooperativen Promotionsmodell. Der zweite Teil umfasst 22 Beiträge von Promovierenden, die ihre Promotionsvorhaben beschreiben.:Vorwort S. 9 I 20 JAHRE INTERNATIONALES HOCHSCHULINSTITUT ZITTAU S. 11 Prof. Dr. Albert Löhr: 20 Jahre IHI Zittau. Drei Epochen europäischer Hochschulgeschichte in einer jungen Bildungslandschaft S. 13 Prof. Dr. Thorsten Claus: Die kooperative Promotion im Doktorandennetzwerk DOK.NET S. 19 Chronik des IHI Zittau S. 25 Programm der akademischen Festwochen: 1.–26. Oktober 2013 S. 31 II INTERDISZIPLINÄRE BEITRÄGE VON DOKTORANDEN S. 33 Romy Stefanie Becker: Unternehmenskultur als Erfolgsfaktor mittelständischer regionaler Unternehmen S. 35 Marcus Dittfeld: Internationalität und Unternehmenserfolg – Eine Analyse des Stands der Forschung S. 41 Susan Drechsel: Struktur- und Funktionsanalyse der Protease RasP aus Bacillus subtilis S. 47 Julian Englberger: Robuste Produktionsprogrammplanung in der hierarchischen Produktionsplanung für in der Industrie eingesetzte operative Produktionsplanungen und -steuerungen S. 53 Maxi Erler: Ökonomische Herausforderungen für Ärzte im Krankenhaus S. 59 Christin Höge: Kapitalkosten zur Investitionsbewertung in der Energiewirtschaft S. 65 Larissa Janssen: Ein Beitrag zum mehrstufigen Bestandsmanagement zwecks Reduktion von Abfällen in Lebensmittelketten S. 71 Carsten Kropf: Hybride Indexstrukturen S. 77 Frederick Lange: Simulationsgestützte Kapazitätsbedarfsabschätzung in der operativen Produktionsplanung und -steuerung S. 83 Matthias Längrich: Entwicklung und Evaluation von fehlerspezifischem computerbasiertem Feedback (FCF) für kompetenzorientierte Programmieraufgaben S. 89 Alexander Lawall: Rollenmanagement und Rechteverwaltung S. 95 Daniel Meiners: Gestaltung der Supply Chain in Abhängigkeit derWachstumsstrategie bei mittelständischen Unternehmen S. 101 Dominik Reichelt: Dokumentenbasierte Steuerung von Geschäftsprozessen S. 107 Nils Rullköter: Grenzüberschreitende Unternehmensbewertung in Emerging Markets S. 113 Niels Seidel: Design Patterns und CSCL-Scripts für videobasierte Lernumgebungen S. 119 Stefanie Seifert: Managementprozess externer Unternehmenskommunikation über das Medium Corporate Blog S. 127 Enrico Teich: Flexibilitätsbasierte Gestaltung der logistischen Auftragsabwicklung – Anwendung am Beispiel von Produktionsdienstleistern S. 133 Ulrike Stumvoll: Ein Beitrag zur Pflege von Dispositionsparametern eines ERP-Systems im laufenden Betrieb – Konzept eines simulationsbasierten Assistenzsystems S. 139 Abul Hasnat Md Zakir Uddin: Product platforms: influencing factors and effects S. 145 Beate R. Werner: Corporate Governance und couragiertes Handeln – Zur Bedeutung individueller Urteilskraft in Hinweisgebersystemen S. 151 Mario Winkelhaus: Strategische Positionierung und Gestaltung von horizontalen Logistikkooperationen S. 157 Philipp Zellner: Entwicklung eines Vorgehensmodells zur Prozessstandardisierung intraorganisationaler Prozesse S. 163

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Amundson, Judith. "International students in a university environment, transitional experience and residence life." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 2000. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk1/tape3/PQDD_0021/MQ54685.pdf.

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Kambwa, Arlette. "Support services to aid international students adjustment to Ball State University." Virtual Press, 1999. http://liblink.bsu.edu/uhtbin/catkey/1129715.

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This research focuses on exploring the developmental adjustment that international students experience while pursuing an education at Ball State University and the support services available to aid them. The research is both qualitative and quantitative. The research includes surveys of undergraduate and graduate students as well as residential and non-residential students. Past research completed at Ball State University related to international students have explored topics such as faculty behavior, graduate student perceived social support satisfaction, the history of international students, attitudes of American students, hierarchy of adjustment problems as perceived by African students, and evaluating educational credentials. The review of literature utilized as a foundation for this research identifies adjustment issues such as interpersonalrelationships, cultural differences, finances, language and academics. The literature also includes suggestions for services related to admissions, counseling, language assistance, academics, financial aid, social outlets and pre-departure orientations. The findingscomprise demographics of the Ball State University international students, the adjustment problems they reported experiencing, the support services they have utilized to help them solve their problems and their satisfaction level with the services. The conclusion of the research states numerous suggestions for implementation for the support service offices at Ball State University as well as recommendations for future research.
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Li, Xuemei. "National and international university departmental web site interlinking : a webometric analysis." Thesis, University of Wolverhampton, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/2436/96533.

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Bin, Yusof Md Yusnan. "The teaching of Arabic language at the International Islamic University Malaysia :." Thesis, University of Exeter, 2006. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.434879.

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Owens, Yumiko Okuda. "Adjusting but Not Assimilating: International Students at East Tennessee State University." [Johnson City, Tenn. : East Tennessee State University], 2003. http://etd-submit.etsu.edu/etd/theses/available/etd-1109103-144702/unrestricted/OwensY120103f.pdf.

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Thesis (M.A.)--East Tennessee State University, 2003.
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Lesniewski, Victor Adam. "Rethinking the design paradigm for university technology projects in international development." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/100113.

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Thesis: S.M., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, 2015.
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Since the appropriate technology movement of the 1970s, technology and engineering from developed countries have played a role in international development. In recent years, universities have created graduate-level programs that look to engage students to solve challenges faced by resource-constrained communities globally by leveraging technology and innovation. These projects must balance the need for graduate students to produce scholarly research and the objective of creating impactful interventions for the world's poor and marginalized population. Furthermore, these projects must be conducted responsibly, remotely, and in fulfillment of project sponsors. This thesis explores two projects to better understand such engineering for development initiatives. The first project is a technology evaluation project that aimed to design and employ methodologies to determine which products in the "developing world" worked best. Specifically, the project's first evaluation on solar lanterns used in Uganda is described. The second project is a technology development project that sought to develop a scalable electricity grid technology platform to provide universal electricity access in India. The two projects are documented as case studies and conceptualized as design processes, specifically product development processes. Through the lens of the structured product development process, selected aspects of the cases are further explained and secondary literature serves as a basis for suggesting alternative design decisions and actions. Although the successes and failures of the two cases are not assessed in this work, the analysis suggests that technology-focused graduate-level projects in international development may explore alternative approaches that more carefully consider (1) early-stage planning, (2) contextualization of the technology focus, (3) project timescales, and (4) the intent of community engagement. Further work is needed to document and analyze the processes of other projects in this space and to understand how they vary. The product development process may be a useful tool in understanding how these projects might systematically achieve both scholarly and international development impact through the use of design and engineering.
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Picková, Iva. "Transformation of identities in international educational milieu of university in Sweden." Thesis, Örebro universitet, Institutionen för humaniora, utbildnings- och samhällsvetenskap, 2020. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:oru:diva-83459.

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This thesis focuses on the transformation of identities of international master students attending Örebro University along with their perception of how this experience will affect their future. A qualitative content analysis of 10 semi-structured interviews was employed to explore the topic and answer the research questions. The thesis is guided by the theoretical background that stands on the synthesis of Jenkins’ perception of identity and the identity theory, supplemented by the understanding of international students as ‘student travellers’. The analysis of respondents’ narratives revealed that all aspects of their identity were affected. International students, throughout their stay abroad, live in a certain bubble as they distance themselves from the society on one hand and identify with the international students’ group on the other, affecting their social identity. However, before a new identity is formed and while the old one is being changed, the students experience a state of limbo during which uncertainty of roles emerges. Their person identity is influenced as well due to the international experience providing an opportunity to consciously alter some aspects of personality and, furthermore, to promote their independence, open-mindedness, and awareness of other cultures. Additionally, through contact with these other cultures, the international student develops into a person of two minds – international and of the country of their origin. In regards to the students’ perception of the future, the desire to stay international, to travel and live abroad is essential in creating something of a nomad life. Moreover, the respondents considered the international experience to have a positive impact on their career through an advantageous position over others along with the acquisition of an international network.

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Chun, Lai-Chun. "Assessment of Pre-university Students' Intercultural Competence in an International School." Thesis, University of Leicester, 2007. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.486646.

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Many educational institutions in Hong Kong are committed to the promotion of students' intercultural understanding, global awareness, respect for different beliefs and cultures, international mindedness, and the nurture of global citizens or inter-culturally competent students. There are a number of research studies on intercultural learning which were conducted in a range ofcontexts with a variety of student groups. Most ofthese studi.es focus on the intercultural learning experience of sojourners (international students) in a host country. Far less is known about the intercultural learning experience ofhosts (native/domestic students). This research study investigates pre-university students' intercultural competence as a possible outcome of an international education in Hong Kong. Students' intercultural competence was assessed based on four interdependent areas of intercultural learning, which included intercultural awareness, intercultural understanding, foreign/second language appreciation and ability, and adaptability. The study uses a multi-method research design based on an application of the social cognitive theory to understand intercultural competence by emphasising the environmental and social context together with personal elements. A combination of quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection was used, namely, student questionnaire, student interviews, teacher questionnaire and documentary analysis. AIl the first year students (131) ofthe international school were invited to participate in the questionnaire and a sample of 10 students participated in the interviews. In addition, 31 students from local secondary schools were invited to participate as the control group. Research findings indicated that students of the international school demonstrated a higher degree of intercultural competence and a higher measure. of self-efficacy than students studying in local schools. Noticeably, findings revealed the importance of a supportive multicultural learning environment and a curriculum committed to the promotion of intercultural understanding for the development of students' intercultural competence. The research further suggested that the experience benefited student sojourners as well as hosis, and girls were found to score slightly higner than boys. Two directions for 'future work are recommended. First, although the student questionnaire was validated 119 participants, further efforts should be made to validate and test the psychometric properties of the leeS with other populations. Second, future research should incorporate other international schools to further investigate the relationships between intercultural competence, self-efficacy, and the environmental context. Keywords: intercultural competence, self-efficacy, international school, pre-university students

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Afflick, Barbara E. "International students' perception of their undergraduate experience." Access to citation, abstract and download form provided by ProQuest Information and Learning Company; downloadable PDF file, 101 p, 2009. http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?did=1869194391&sid=2&Fmt=2&clientId=8331&RQT=309&VName=PQD.

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Brzoska, Patrick, Seval Akgün, Bassey E. Antia, K. R. Thankappan, Kesavan Rajasekharan Nayar, and Oliver Razum. "Enhancing an International Perspective in Public Health Teaching through Formalized University Partnerships." Universitätsbibliothek Chemnitz, 2017. http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bsz:ch1-qucosa-224211.

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Teaching in the field of public health needs to employ a global perspective to account for the fact that public health problems and solutions have global determinants and implications as well. International university partnerships can promote such a perspective through the strengthening of cooperation, exchange, and communication between academic institutions across national boundaries. As an example for such an academic network in the field of public health, we introduce the International Public Health Partnership—a collaboration between a university in Germany and universities in India, Turkey, and Nigeria. Formed in 2005, it facilitated the exchange of information, fostered discussion about the transferability of public health concepts, contributed to the structural development of the universities involved, and promoted an intercultural dialog through a combination of local and distance learning activities. Although well accepted by students and staff, different obstacles were encountered; these included limited external funding, scarce own financial, time and personnel resources, and diverging regulations and structures of degree programs at the partnership sites. In the present article, we share several lessons that we learned during our joint collaboration and provide recommendations for other universities that are involved in partnerships with institutions of higher education or are interested to initiate such collaborations.

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Fabricius, Annemone, and Martha Fromme. "Vernetzen, Informieren, Beraten: Willkommenskultur für internationale Gastwissenschaftler an der Universität Leipzig." Klemm+Oelschläger, 2020. https://ul.qucosa.de/id/qucosa%3A71243.

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Wu, Wenli. "Challenges of university academic adjustment : a case study of East Asian international postgraduate students at one British university." Thesis, University of Warwick, 2008. http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/2851/.

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This is a study of international East Asian (Chinese, Taiwanese, Japanese, Thai and Korean) postgraduate students' experience of adjustment (n=40) at a university in the UK in the year 2004/5. It is an empirical case study which investigates English language adjustment, academic adjustment and sociocultural adjustment. It employs a mix of methods - questionnaire, research diary, and interviews, in order to achieve triangulation for validity and reliability. Data were coded in order and grouped into themes. Findings were reported in eight narrative accounts of individual students, in a thematic description, and in models of integration and adjustment. It was found that, overall, East Asian students were largely positive and the study describes strategies used to address difficulties and challenges. However one example of failure in the university (i. e. an unhappy experience) was given. The study presents the notion of an "Integrated international student experience" to help understand the experience of the sojourner in an academic institution. This research has made a significant contribution to the literature on adjustment and transition of international students in the UK. In addition, using narrative accounts to present data has also contributed to methodological issues in studying living and study abroad.

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Mager, Tabea. "Internationale Studiengänge: Intensive Zusammenarbeit statt geruhsamem Nachtschlaf." Klemm+Oelschläger, 2020. https://ul.qucosa.de/id/qucosa%3A71241.

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Bouckaert, Mathias. "L'évaluation des performances des universités au regard du développement durable : une perspective internationale." Thesis, Université Paris-Saclay (ComUE), 2016. http://www.theses.fr/2016SACLV100/document.

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Dans le cadre de la transition des sociétés vers le développement durable, le rôle des universités est de plus en plus mis en évidence. A cet égard, l’évaluation, en tant qu’outil d’accompagnement des organisations pour l’amélioration de leurs performances, peut s’avérer d’une aide précieuse.Le potentiel d’application de l’évaluation reste toutefois limité. L’université et la durabilité apparaissent comme des objets normatifs dont la définition du contenu est source de nombreuses oppositions. En outre, leur réalité est évolutive et sujette à d’importants degrés d’incertitude et de complexité paradoxale.Le présent travail vise à déterminer les conditions à travers lesquelles l’évaluation peut apporter un avantage, sinon constituer un frein, à l’amélioration des performances des universités en matière de durabilité. Il se présente en deux grandes parties.La première porte sur la construction théorique de la norme d’évaluation des « performances durables de l’université». Elle repose sur l’examen approfondi des spécificités de l’université et de la durabilité ainsi que sur une analyse empirique de plusieurs cas pratiques relevés à l’international.La deuxième partie confronte et consolide les enseignements de la première en se concentrant sur le développement d’une méthodologie opérationnelle d’évaluation. Pour ce faire, un processus participatif multi-parties prenantes a été mis en œuvre et a conduit à la construction d'un dispositif multidimensionnel regroupant plus de 50 indicateurs. Cet outil se veut être une contribution à l’édification de systèmes d’évaluation mis à disposition des acteurs académiques pour l’identification de pistes d’amélioration de leurs performances au regard du développement durable
In the context of the transition of societies towards sustainable development, the role of universities is increasingly highlighted. In this respect, assessment, as a support tool for organizations whishing to improve their performance, can be of great assistance. Opportunities for the application of assessment remains however limited. The university and sustainability are normative objects and their definition is subject to considerable opposition. In addition, their reality is progressive and characterized by high levels of uncertainty and paradoxical complexity.This work aims to determine the conditions under which assessment practices can support, or otherwise hinder, the performances of universities toward sustainability. It comes in two parts.The first part focuses on the theoretical construction of an evaluation norm for the "sustainable performances of universities". It is based on a comprehensive review of the specific features of the university and sustainability, as well as on an analysis of several best practices identified internationally. The second part compares and strengthens those findings by focussing on the design of an operational assessment methodology. This research was conducted through a multi- stakeholder participatory process that led to the building of a multidimensional framework comprising more than 50 indicators. This tool aims to be a contribution to the development of assessment methods for academic actors willing to identify ways of improving their performances with respect to sustainability

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McMahon, Patrick. "A grounded theory of international postgraduate students in a British university : making the grade." Thesis, University of Plymouth, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10026.1/4587.

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The aim of this study was to produce a grounded theory to describe the experiences of international students living in the UK and studying in a British university, and to understand and explain their behavioural responses to those experiences. Eighteen postgraduate international students were interviewed at a university in the south-west of England and the data was analysed using classic grounded theory methodology. The theory proposes that international students’ two biggest concerns are in regard to their English language skills and their detachment from home students. Students felt that their language skills were inadequate and they perceived themselves to be disadvantaged because of having to operate in a second language. They felt ignored when they attempted to reach out to home students and as a result they turned to co-nationals and recreated their home environment. International students were surprised at the size of the challenge they faced when they took up their studies and had to work hard to bridge the gap that existed between their academic and sociocultural skills and those needed in the UK. International students provided emotional, practical and academic support to each other but the academic support they offered to each other was not always good quality. International students engaged in a process of identity change during their stay in the UK which reflected the multiple and changing nature of their identities and during which they gained the skills they needed to be academically successful.

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Ullestad, Mollie. "University Student Indigenous Intercultural Sensitivity and Short-term Study Abroad." Thesis, University of Missouri - Columbia, 2019. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=13850756.

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There is an extreme underrepresentation of indigenous peoples within American study abroad programs, and student participants rarely gain an authentic experience, awareness, and intercultural sensitivity towards such groups. This case study seeks to address this disparity through the creation of a new geography short-term study abroad program titled, “Resources and Indigenous Peoples of Oceania”, at the University of Missouri. This program is based on providing geographic opportunities for students to experience the diverse physical landscapes of New Zealand and interact with the local Maori indigenous people and their culture. The Developmental Model of Intercultural Sensitivity (DMIS) is used both before and after the study abroad program to measure changes in student participants’ indigenous intercultural sensitivity, as well as student program journal entries and final papers. The goal of this case study is to discover whether or not a study abroad program with a focus on elements of indigenous culture can actually improve students’ intercultural sensitivity towards such groups.

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Hale, Benjamin E. "Equipping students at the University of Alabama in Huntsville to evangelize internationals." Theological Research Exchange Network (TREN), 1994. http://www.tren.com.

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