Theory and Practice of International Education

In this foundations and survey course, the field of international education is examined through a variety of lenses, including historical, cultural, economic, political, structuralist, functionalist, postmodernist, and other theoretical perspectives. Through such perspectives, the class looks at regional responses to current educational issues and identifies specific educational sectors for further analysis. These analyses provide a framework to better understand international education and the relationship of theory to practice. Participants also become familiar with current issues in the field of education such as globalization, distance learning, new technologies, and diversity, as well as their impact on international education and their expression in educational exchange management and international student advising.