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V. Foreign Higher Education and Education Systems, International Relations, Bilateral Relations
B. Essays, Commentaries, Statements
Author BLANKVOORT, Nadine
Title Higher education students’ experiences of a short-term international programme: Exploring cultural competency and professional development / Nadine Blankvoort ...
Publication year 2019
Source/Footnote In: Educational research. - 61 (2019) 3, S. 356 - 370
Inventory number 48586
Keywords Globalisierung ; Studentenschaft : Studienverhalten ; Mobilität
Abstract Globalisation trends such as increased migration to and within European countries have led to even greater cultural diversity in European societies. Cultural diversity increases the demand of cultural competency amongst professionals entering their work field. In particular, healthcare professionals need knowledge and skills to equip them to work with clients from different cultural backgrounds. Within higher education (HE), the professional development of cultural competency should ideally feature in undergraduate education and is often promoted as a by-product of a study abroad period. However, recognising that logistical and financial barriers often exist for extended study abroad, one alternative approach could be participation, at home or abroad, in a short-term international programme set within students’ own HE institutions. (HRK / Abstract übernommen)