Becoming an International Student : A Practice-Based Study of Chinese Students' Learning in an Australian University / by Jinqi Xu.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Xu, Jinqi.

Series:

Palgrave Studies in Global Higher Education, 2662-4222

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Education, Higher.

Foreign study.

International education.

Comparative education.

Philosophy, Chinese.

Teaching.

Higher Education.

Studying Abroad.

International and Comparative Education.

Chinese Philosophy.

Pedagogy.

Local Subjects:

Higher Education.

Studying Abroad.

International and Comparative Education.

Chinese Philosophy.

Pedagogy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (293 pages)

Edition:

1st ed. 2025.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan, 2025.

Summary:

This book provides a unique perspective on internationalization in higher education, focusing on the experiences of Chinese business students in Australia. It challenges conventional views by investigating the nuances of Chinese students’ learning, rather than just addressing learning style differences and language barriers. The author’s personal experience as a Chinese international student, and an academic in China turned academic in Australia lends authenticity to the exploration of teaching and engaging with this demographic. The book employs a practice-based study, drawing on the metaphor of ‘becoming’ to examine the everyday practices of five Chinese business undergraduate students. The innovative use of a practice-based theoretical framework influenced by the Chinese philosophical concept of yinyang sets this book apart. This approach illuminates the intricate connections between study practices and socio-cultural influences, offering a holistic understanding of learning. The book uncovers the transformative nature of student learning through interpretative methods such as semi-structured interviews, informal interviews, reflective group discussions, participative observation, and artefacts, highlighting the fluidity and complexity across diverse contexts. This book is a valuable resource for educators and policymakers, offering insights into the ongoing process of becoming that characterizes Chinese students’ learning. Jinqi Xu is a Senior Interdisciplinary Lecturer in the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) – Education, Enterprise, and Engagement at the University of Sydney, Australia. She is also an Honorary Associate with the Sydney School of Education and Social Work, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Her expertise lies in researching the learning experiences of Chinese students in Western educational contexts, focusing on bridging cultural divides and fostering inclusive, culturally responsive education. Drawing on her knowledge of both Western and Chinese philosophies, Dr. Xu specializes in cultural studies, international and comparative studies, interdisciplinary education, and Confucian educational approaches.

Contents:

Chapter 1 Why this book?

Chapter 2 Overview of Internationalization in Australian Higher Education and the Chinese Education System

Chapter 3 Why it is so hard: Chinese students’ challenges and adaptation in Western universities

Chapter 4: Students Putting Things Together – My jounery, my voice

Chapter 5 Becoming an International Student

Chapter 6 Shaping Student Learning: Study and Sociocultural Practices

Chapter 7 Embracing differences – embracing the One.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9783031802607

3031802608

OCLC:

1499270995