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International Journal of Progressive Education 2007, Vol. 3(1) 44-64
Cross-Cultural Perspectives of International Doctoral Students: Two-Way Learning in Library and Information Science Education
pp. 44 - 64
Publish Date: February 15, 2007 | Single/Total View: 122/464 | Single/Total Download: 178/755
Abstract
This paper draws upon a case study of library and information science (LIS) international doctoral students in the United States and documents their perspectives to identify ways to further internationalization. Internationalization is defined as incorporating non-US issues and elements into LIS education. The study explores internationalization in the context of a 'two-way' learning process in which international students gain from the discipline, but also LIS education gains from the cross- cultural experiences of the students. Documenting the perspectives of LIS international doctoral students provides a critical outlook by giving voice to an under-represented group. It also becomes a methodological strategy to represent global diversity and facilitate cross-cultural exchange.
Keywords: internationalization, cross-cultural perspectives, international doctoral students, two-way learning
APA 7th edition
Mehra, B., & Bishop, A.P. (2007). Cross-Cultural Perspectives of International Doctoral Students: Two-Way Learning in Library and Information Science Education. International Journal of Progressive Education, 3(1), 44-64.
Harvard
Mehra, B. and Bishop, A. (2007). Cross-Cultural Perspectives of International Doctoral Students: Two-Way Learning in Library and Information Science Education. International Journal of Progressive Education, 3(1), pp. 44-64.
Chicago 16th edition
Mehra, Bharat and Ann P. Bishop (2007). "Cross-Cultural Perspectives of International Doctoral Students: Two-Way Learning in Library and Information Science Education". International Journal of Progressive Education 3 (1):44-64.
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