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Li Xiaohong - Associate Professor, School of Public Policy and Management, Guangxi University

Published in

Journal of Northwest Normal University (Social Science) 2024. Issue 2

Citation

李小红.高等教育在地国际化：意涵阐释、全球案例与中国借鉴[J].西北师大学报(社会科版),2024,61(02):65-74.DOI:10.16783/j.cnki.nwnus.2024.02.008.

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Recently, Associate Professor Li Xiaohong from the School of Public Policy and Management at Guangxi University published a paper titled "Localization of Higher Education Internationalization: Interpretation, Global Cases, and China's Path" in the Journal of Northwest Normal University (Social Science). The paper explores the implications of higher education and examines global case studies, discussing strategies for implementing localized internationalization practices in higher education and proposing a pathway for China.

Localization of higher education internationalization encompasses "all activities related to internationalization within the education sector, aside from the transnational movement of students. It aims to ensure that all students have the opportunity to experience international perspectives and cross-cultural influences during their studies, enhancing their ability to meet the demands of a rapidly globalizing world." This approach is transitioning from a theoretical concept to practical application, moving from policy planning to policy implementation, and has become a key model for internationalization in higher education globally. Countries are advancing this approach through national strategies, institutional policies, international curricula, and fostering student integration. In China, the localization of higher education internationalization is still in its exploratory phase, facing both domestic and international challenges, necessitating the following measures to advance this process.

First, expand the range of assessment indicators for university internationalization, reform the evaluation system for international talent, and enhance the scope of assessments to cover broader aspects of talent development. Second, continually improve "local study abroad" services, establish branches of world-renowned universities in China, and raise the quality of Sino-foreign cooperative educational programs. Third, develop an international campus environment and curriculum model with distinctive Chinese characteristics, build the "Study in China" brand, increase communication and interaction between Chinese and foreign students, and foster a positive environment for cross-cultural interactions. Fourth, university faculty should enhance their multicultural awareness, implement culturally sensitive teaching practices, and strategically facilitate cultural exchanges between Chinese and foreign students in the classroom, equipping local students with a "global perspective" while sharing Chinese culture with international students. Fifth, introduce micro-certificate programs to ensure the quality of short-term learning experiences, encourage ongoing self-improvement among learners, and promote the ongoing "mobility" of localized internationalization.

Overall, the implementation of localized internationalization will aid in the reform and transformation of higher education internationalization. This model offers international education and training opportunities to all students and staff, enabling students to gain international experience within their own country, achieving mobility beyond the physical sense, and reflecting the principles of educational equity and the core values of international education. Based on global experiences with localized internationalization, this paper proposes various strategies for implementing this approach in higher education, with a focus on talent development, enhancing cross-cultural competencies among students, strengthening cultural exchanges between domestic and international stakeholders, and providing strategic insights for cultivating international talent in China.

This publication was supported by the National Social Science Foundation of China (BIA210206).

Journal Overview

Journal of Northwest Normal University (Social Science) (Bimonthly) is an academic journal that focuses on the humanities and social sciences. It is published by Northwest Normal University and managed by the university's editorial department. In 2023, it attained a composite impact factor of 5.042 and is recognized as a core journal by Peking University, included in the CSSCI index, and listed as a core journal in the AMI index.