What Is Integration and Why Is It Important for Internationalization? A Multidisciplinary Review

Autor/inn/en	Spencer-Oatey, Helen; Dauber, Daniel
Titel	What Is Integration and Why Is It Important for Internationalization? A Multidisciplinary Review
Quelle	In: Journal of Studies in International Education, 23 (2019) 5, S.515-534 (20 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1028-3153
DOI	10.1177/1028315319842346
Schlagwörter	Social Integration; Global Approach; Student Adjustment; Student Diversity; Well Being; Academic Achievement; Achievement Gains; Employment Potential; College Students; Acculturation; Cultural Awareness; Citizenship + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Soziale Integration; Globales Denken; Student; Students; Adjustment; Schüler; Schülerin; Studentin; Adaptation; Well-being; Wellness; Wohlbefinden; Schulleistung; Achievement gain; Leistungssteigerung; Arbeitsmarktbezogene Qualifikation; Beschäftigungsfähigkeit; Collegestudent; Akkulturation; Cultural identity; Kulturelle Identität; Staatsbürgerschaft
Abstract	Integration is a concept that is referred to very widely in relation internationalization, yet its meaning is rarely explored and its benefits are often assumed. In this article, we start by reviewing the conceptualization of "integration" across different fields, notably education and the internationalization of education, intercultural communication, health psychology, and organizational studies. We propose that the varying interpretations within and across these fields can be synthesized by considering the different levels at which integration can be analyzed--individual level, community level, and institutional level. We then review the multiple benefits that integration can bring at these different levels, while acknowledging their interconnections, and noting the potential risks from ignoring integration. We end by proposing a framework to help universities and all of their members (staff and students) develop their own strategies and priorities for enhancing integration. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01