International Student Mobility in Higher Education in China: Tensions between Policies and Practices
Degree
Master of Education
Program
Education
Supervisor
Paul Tarc
Abstract
Under globalization, the Internationalization of Higher Education (IHE) has intensified. International Student Mobility (ISM) as a key part of IHE has attracted more attention as well. China, traditionally an exporter of students, is becoming a popular host country for international students as well. By examining relevant policies and international students’ experiences, this study constructs a comprehensive portrait of ISM in China. Analyzing the ISM policy and student perspectives with attention to underlying ideologies of IHE (Stier, 2004) illuminates the tensions between the policies and practices. At the policy level, instrumentalism is the primary ideology driving the Chinese government and the university’s approach to ISM; but from the perspective of international students, educationalism is representative of their primary motives for studying in China. In the light of the findings, recommendations for policy revision are provided.
Recommended Citation
Chen, Kang, "International Student Mobility in Higher Education in China: Tensions between Policies and Practices" (2016). Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Repository. 3985.
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/etd/3985