Handbook of Practice and Research in Study Abroad: Higher Education and the Quest for Global Citizenship

Handbook of Practice and Research in Study Abroad: Higher Education and the Quest for Global Citizenship


Ross Lewin (Editor)



* Paperback: 608 pages
* 1 edition (May 14 2009)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0415991617
* ISBN-13: 9780415991612


Review

Colleges, universities, and community colleges play an important role in educating students who can cross global borders, navigate global power structures, and work collaboratively on global problems. This handbook offers a comprehensive overview of this burgeoning area of educational innovation and practice, including important theoretical insights and practical advice on how to translate theory into successful programs. With global learning now essential, the contributors to this volume have provided an exceptionally useful resource as higher education works to prepare students for global citizenship.

Carol Geary Schneider, President, Association of American Colleges and Universities


Study abroad has unusually positive effects on college success. The contributors to this volume persuasively argue that everything possible be done to increase the number of students who take advantage of this opportunity, especially those first in their families to attend college and those from historically underrepresented backgrounds.


George D. Kuh, Chancellor’s Professor and Director, Indiana University Center for Postsecondary Research


The contributors to this handbook candidly and critically assess the extent to which higher education is putting in place purposeful study abroad opportunities for students. They also make a compelling and inspiring case for establishing a meaningful vision for study abroad within the context of an institution’s mission.


Christopher J. Viers, Associate Vice President for International Services, Office of the Vice President for International Affairs, Indiana University
Review

Colleges, universities, and community colleges play an important role in educating students who can cross global borders, navigate global power structures, and work collaboratively on global problems. This handbook offers a comprehensive overview of this burgeoning area of educational innovation and practice, including important theoretical insights and practical advice on how to translate theory into successful programs. With global learning now essential, the contributors to this volume have provided an exceptionally useful resource as higher education works to prepare students for global citizenship.

Carol Geary Schneider, President, Association of American Colleges and Universities

Study abroad has unusually positive effects on college success. The contributors to this volume persuasively argue that everything possible be done to increase the number of students who take advantage of this opportunity, especially those first in their families to attend college and those from historically underrepresented backgrounds.

George D. Kuh, Chancellor’s Professor and Director, Indiana University Center for Postsecondary Research

The contributors to this handbook candidly and critically assess the extent to which higher education is putting in place purposeful study abroad opportunities for students. They also make a compelling and inspiring case for establishing a meaningful vision for study abroad within the context of an institution’s mission.

Christopher J. Viers, Associate Vice President for International Services, Office of the Vice President for International Affairs, Indiana University

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