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  • The Global ETD Search service is a free service for researchers to find electronic theses and dissertations. This service is provided by the Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations.
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A imagem internacional do Brasil no processo de escolha para realização de intercâmbio educacional / The international image of Brazil in the process of selecting a country for educational exchange

Telles, Ana Carolina Veronico Coquemala 17 December 2012 (has links)
A presente dissertação versa, principalmente, sobre a imagem do Brasil pela ótica do estudante intercambista estrangeiro. O estudo tem como objetivos o mapeamento das principais associações feitas ao Brasil por esse público, em particular; a discussão acerca dos atributos presentes em um país que possuem efetivo potencial de atração dessa demanda; a investigação sobre eventuais mudanças na visão dos estudantes, em decorrência do período de vivência, efetiva, no país. Para viabilizar a análise das associações feitas ao Brasil, utilizou-se, como base, estudos anteriores relacionados ao tema e documentos afetos a Marca Brasil. Para o alcance dos objetivos, foi realizada pesquisa bibliográfica em fontes relacionadas aos temas marca-país, imagem e identidade de marca, posicionamento de marca, gestão de marca e intercâmbio educacional. Sequencialmente, realizou-se pesquisa de campo com os estudantes intercambistas estrangeiros, no segundo de 2011. A análise dos dados foi feita por meio de Análise de Variância de Kruskal-Wallis e o Teste da Mediana, ambos procurando variações nas respostas em função do continente/país de origem do respondente. Os resultados apontam a existência de diferenças na percepção do estudante ao se considerar seu país ou continente de origem, evidenciando, portanto, a necessidade de pensar a oferta brasileira de intercâmbio de forma segmentada. Adicionalmente, o estudo revela que as associações promovidas na Marca Brasil refletem, em maior intensidade, uma perspectiva europeia do país, não tendo, aparentemente, significativo grau de aderência para a população de estudantes sul-americanos. / This dissertation is related, especially, with the image of Brazil from the perspective of the foreign exchange student. The study aims to map the main associations made to Brazil for this audience, in particular; the discussion about the attributes present in a country that possess effective potential attraction of this demand; the investigation of possible changes in the vision of the students, due the period of effective experience in the country. To facilitate the analysis of associations made to Brazil, was used, as a basis, previous studies and documents related to the subject Brazil Brand. To achieve the goals, were developed bibliographical research related to the themes country brand, image and brand identity, brand positioning, brand management and educational exchange. Sequentially, was developed held fieldwork with foreign exchange students in the second semester of 2011. Data analysis was performed using Kruskal-Wallis analysis Test and Variance Test, both looking for variations in responses due to the continent / country of origin of the respondent. The results indicate the existence of differences in the perception of the student when considering your country or continent of origin, showing therefore the need to think the Brazilian offering on a segmented way. Additionally, the study shows that associations promoted in Brazil Brand reflect, with greater intensity, a European perspective of the country and, apparently, doesn\'t have a significant degree of adherence to the population of South America students.
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A imagem internacional do Brasil no processo de escolha para realização de intercâmbio educacional / The international image of Brazil in the process of selecting a country for educational exchange

Ana Carolina Veronico Coquemala Telles 17 December 2012 (has links)
A presente dissertação versa, principalmente, sobre a imagem do Brasil pela ótica do estudante intercambista estrangeiro. O estudo tem como objetivos o mapeamento das principais associações feitas ao Brasil por esse público, em particular; a discussão acerca dos atributos presentes em um país que possuem efetivo potencial de atração dessa demanda; a investigação sobre eventuais mudanças na visão dos estudantes, em decorrência do período de vivência, efetiva, no país. Para viabilizar a análise das associações feitas ao Brasil, utilizou-se, como base, estudos anteriores relacionados ao tema e documentos afetos a Marca Brasil. Para o alcance dos objetivos, foi realizada pesquisa bibliográfica em fontes relacionadas aos temas marca-país, imagem e identidade de marca, posicionamento de marca, gestão de marca e intercâmbio educacional. Sequencialmente, realizou-se pesquisa de campo com os estudantes intercambistas estrangeiros, no segundo de 2011. A análise dos dados foi feita por meio de Análise de Variância de Kruskal-Wallis e o Teste da Mediana, ambos procurando variações nas respostas em função do continente/país de origem do respondente. Os resultados apontam a existência de diferenças na percepção do estudante ao se considerar seu país ou continente de origem, evidenciando, portanto, a necessidade de pensar a oferta brasileira de intercâmbio de forma segmentada. Adicionalmente, o estudo revela que as associações promovidas na Marca Brasil refletem, em maior intensidade, uma perspectiva europeia do país, não tendo, aparentemente, significativo grau de aderência para a população de estudantes sul-americanos. / This dissertation is related, especially, with the image of Brazil from the perspective of the foreign exchange student. The study aims to map the main associations made to Brazil for this audience, in particular; the discussion about the attributes present in a country that possess effective potential attraction of this demand; the investigation of possible changes in the vision of the students, due the period of effective experience in the country. To facilitate the analysis of associations made to Brazil, was used, as a basis, previous studies and documents related to the subject Brazil Brand. To achieve the goals, were developed bibliographical research related to the themes country brand, image and brand identity, brand positioning, brand management and educational exchange. Sequentially, was developed held fieldwork with foreign exchange students in the second semester of 2011. Data analysis was performed using Kruskal-Wallis analysis Test and Variance Test, both looking for variations in responses due to the continent / country of origin of the respondent. The results indicate the existence of differences in the perception of the student when considering your country or continent of origin, showing therefore the need to think the Brazilian offering on a segmented way. Additionally, the study shows that associations promoted in Brazil Brand reflect, with greater intensity, a European perspective of the country and, apparently, doesn\'t have a significant degree of adherence to the population of South America students.
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Implementation and Collaboration in the United States-Brazil Higher Education Consortia Program

Bozeman, Leslie A. January 2009 (has links)
Thesis advisor: Philip G. Altbach / This case study examines the experiences of the government and academic personnel in the United States-Brazil Higher Education Consortia Program. It addresses the overall question, "What factors influence the successful implementation of international higher education collaborations?" The participants include representatives from the two government sponsoring agencies and one four-institution consortium project. The findings reveal that there were certain conditions that facilitated the successful implementation of the consortium project. These conditions are categorized into six themes: partner equality and mutuality, partner characteristics, partner relationship, finances, strategies, and staffing. The findings also reveal that the participants did not consider national culture to be a significant factor in the implementation and collaboration experience. This research is particularly relevant to the international higher education community because it focuses on the project director rather than the student perspective, addresses implementation factors rather than discipline-specific matters or student outcomes, and directly impacts an institution's ability to conceptualize and implement international collaborative initiatives. / Thesis (PhD) — Boston College, 2009. / Submitted to: Boston College. Lynch School of Education. / Discipline: Educational Administration and Higher Education.
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A internacionalização do ensino superior na Universidade Federal de São Paulo: o programa ciência sem fronteiras na graduação em saúde / The internacionalization of higher education at the Federal University of São Paulo: the science without borders program in health graduation

Timóteo, Varner January 2017 (has links) (PDF)
Made available in DSpace on 2018-06-18T13:27:05Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2017 / Introdução: A internacionalização do ensino tem sido vista como prioridade para muitas Instituições de Ensino Superior (IES) no cenário mundial. Significa uma série de atividades internacionais, tais como: mobilidade acadêmica de estudantes e docentes, parcerias para o desenvolvimento de projetos, criação de novos programas acadêmicos de pesquisas conjuntas. Entre as iniciativas de internacionalização encontra-se o Programa Ciência sem Fronteiras – CsF, regulamentado pelo Decreto n.º 7.642, de 13 de dezembro de 2011. Na UNIFESP este Programa apresenta um fluxo contínuo aos alunos de graduação, e dentro de suas áreas prioritárias, destacam-se as áreas das Ciências da Saúde e Biomédica, Farmacêutica, Biotecnologia e Biodiversidade que contemplam os Campi de São Paulo, Baixada Santista e Diadema. Objetivos: Investigar o processo de internacionalização dos estudantes de graduação da área da saúde no âmbito do Programa CsF. Analisar, especificamente, as razões que impulsionam os estudantes à realização de um intercâmbio internacional, identificar os principais obstáculos que o aluno da área da saúde encontra no processo de vivência proporcionado pelo intercâmbio, conhecer as contribuições e benefícios na visão desse aluno e mapear as sugestões dos estudantes participantes visando o aprimoramento do processo de internacionalização. Método: Com abordagem quantitativa e qualitativa de caráter exploratório, o estudo foi realizado na UNIFESP com a participação de 94 estudantes da área da saúde dos Campi São Paulo, Diadema e Baixada Santista, que foram bolsistas do Programa entre 2011 a 2015, respeitando todos os preceitos éticos da pesquisa. O instrumento de coleta de dados utilizado na pesquisa foi composto de três partes: um formulário de informações sociodemográficas da população de estudo, uma escala atitudinal tipo Likert e duas questões abertas. As assertivas foram analisadas estatisticamente e as questões abertas foram submetidas à uma análise de conteúdo modalidade temática. Resultados: Os estudantes da UNIFESP que participam do Programa CSF já se apresentam proficientes na língua do país escolhido para o intercâmbio, mostram-se com ótimas expectativas frente à possibilidade de um intercâmbio internacional, idealizam várias possibilidades com a realização do intercâmbio (como, por exemplo, pensar em seu futuro profissional), a vivência em outro país, o tempo longe da família, entre outros fatores. A família é considerada muito importante na decisão de participar de um intercâmbio, bem como o fator financeiro. Os estudantes apontam dificuldades de comunicação com a SRI e com as informações divulgadas nos editais de seleção, alegando um alto custo de preparação com documentos para o intercâmbio. Enfatizam que as matérias cursadas no exterior necessitam ser incorporadas no histórico escolar dos estudantes. Ressaltam que o Programa proporciona um diferencial na sua vida profissional e sugerem o aprimoramento do processo de seleção de candidatos, por meio do estabelecimento de regras mais claras e com transparência de informações, melhorando o apoio antes do intercâmbio, durante a seleção, com o trâmite após seleção e para o seu retorno à UNIFESP. Conclusões: Os estudantes da área da saúde da UNIFESP apresentaram uma excelente expectativa em participar de um intercâmbio internacional pelo Programa CsF. Os obstáculos encontrados diante do processo de intercâmbio foi possível concluir que, 94% dos estudantes tiveram alguma dificuldade em localizar as informações do Programa disponíveis pela UNIFESP. E que mais de 95% dos estudantes os resultados do intercâmbio foi satisfatórios. Concluímos que algumas ações devam ser providenciadas para o bom desenvolvimento do processo como a redução da burocracia. Esta investigação não teve como pretensão esgotar esta temática tão relevante para o aprimoramento da formação dos estudantes brasileiros. Entendemos que a internacionalização e, especialmente, o Programa CsF necessitam de mais estudos com os quais esperamos contribuir com esta análise de internacionalização na Universidade Federal de São Paulo. / Introduction: The internationalization of education has been seen as a priority for many Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the world scenario. It means a series of international activities, such as academic mobility of students and teachers, partnerships for project development, creation of new academic joint research programs. Among the internationalization initiatives is the Science without Borders Program (CsF), regulated by Decree No. 7642, of December 13, 2011. At UNIFESP, this Program presents a continuous flow to undergraduate students and within their areas Priority areas, the areas of Health Sciences and Biomedical, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and Biodiversity that include Campi de São Paulo, Baixada Santista and Diadema stand out. Objectives: To investigate the internationalization process of undergraduate health students under the CsF Program. Analyze specifically, the reasons that motivate the students to carry out an international exchange, to identify the main obstacles that the student of the health area finds in the process of experience provided by the exchange, to know the contributions and benefits in the vision of that student and to map the suggestions of the students. Students to improve the internationalization process. Method: With a quantitative and qualitative exploratory approach, the study was conducted at UNIFESP with the participation of 94 students from the health area of Campi São Paulo, Diadema and Baixada Santista, who were scholarship holders of the Program between 2011 and 2015, respecting all the Ethical precepts of research. The data collection instrument used in the research was composed of three parts: a sociodemographic information form of the study population, a Likert-type attitudinal scale and two open questions. The assertions were analyzed statistically and the open questions were submitted to an analysis of content thematic modality. Results: UNIFESP students participating in the CSF Program are already proficient in the language of the country chosen for the exchange, they show great expectations regarding the possibility of an international exchange, idealizes several possibilities with the exchange (such as thinking about their professional future), the experience, in another country, time away from family, among other factors. The family is considered very important in the decision to participate in an exchange as well as the financial factor. The students report difficulties in communicating with SRI and the information disclosed in the selection bids, alleging a high cost of preparation with documents for the exchange. Emphasize that the subjects taken abroad need to be incorporated into the students' academic records. They emphasize that the program provides a differential in their professional life and suggests the improvement of the process of candidate selection, establishing clearer and more transparent rules of information, improving support before the exchange, during selection, after-selection and for His return to UNIFESP. Conclusions: The UNIFESP health students had an excellent expectation of participating in an international exchange through the CsF Program. The obstacles encountered in the exchange process allowed us to conclude that, 94% of the students had some difficulty in locating the information of the Program available by UNIFESP. And that more than 95% of the students the results of the exchange was satisfactory. We conclude that some actions should be provided for the good development of the process as the reduction of bureaucracy. This research did not pretend to exhaust this theme so relevant to the improvement of the Brazilian students' education. We understand that internationalization and especially the CsF Program require more studies with which we hope to contribute with this internationalization analysis at the Federal University of São Paulo.
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Os intercambios institucionais entre alunos de graduação e sua importancia nas politicas de regionalização universitaria / The institutional exhanges between graduation students and its importance in university integration politics

Eiras, Alicia de Lima 14 August 2018 (has links)
Orientador: Nora Rut Krawczyk / Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Educação / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-14T13:29:40Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Eiras_AliciadeLima_M.pdf: 619277 bytes, checksum: 92643069f9e48ba98ae70fc820353aea (MD5) Previous issue date: 2009 / Resumo: Os processos de globalização e regionalização que caracterizam as atuais relações econômicas, políticas e sociais entre os diferentes países conduziram ao processo de regionalização dos sistemas universitários e consequente intensificação das políticas de intercâmbio científico-tecnológico. Estudos sobre a mobilidade de alunos da graduação, uma das modalidades do processo de regionalização universitária, são ainda incipientes; neste sentido, as análises das experiências de intercâmbio estudantil entre alunos da graduação e sua importância para as políticas de regionalização universitária são possíveis caminhos para a compreensão de tais políticas por parte de seus formuladores, autoridades universitárias e pesquisadores atuantes neste campo. Para o desenvolvimento de tais análises, foram realizadas entrevistas no Brasil (Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Unicamp) e na Argentina (Universidade de Buenos Aires, UBA) com alunos, professores, funcionários e responsáveis pelos Programas de Intercâmbio destinados aos alunos da graduação. Além disso, foram incorporadas às análises algumas informações disponibilizadas pelos sites das universidades da amostra e dos Programas de Intercâmbio em apreço. As análises qualitativas nos permitem concluir que a mobilidade de discentes tem se mostrado capaz de proporcionar ricas experiências acadêmicas e culturais aos alunos intercambistas. As críticas desenvolvidas pelos entrevistados nos indicam que as lacunas no desenvolvimento dos Programas de Intercâmbio destinados aos alunos da graduação estão sendo incorporadas ao debate institucional e, portanto, sujeitas à devida avaliação e aperfeiçoamento. Da mesma forma, as respectivas sugestões apontadas ao longo do trabalho (que de uma maneira geral, objetivam incrementar as atividades acadêmicas e de integração aos alunos intercambistas, bem como desenvolver uma sistemática de avaliação e acompanhamento dos mesmos) poderiam ser encaradas como subsídios às autoridades competentes. Espera-se que a presente pesquisa contribua na discussão sobre os avanços, dilemas e desafios evidentes nas experiências de intercâmbio institucional, sob a perspectiva das políticas de integração e sua efetivação nas instituições de educação superior da América Latina. / Abstract: The processes of globalization and regionalization that characterize the current economic, social and politics relations between the different countries had lead to the process of regionalization of the university systems and consequent intensification of scientific exchange politics. Researches about graduation students exchanges, one university regionalization process modality, are still incipient; in this context, the analyses of students exchange experiences and its importance on the university regionalization politics are relevant informations for its formulators, university authorities and researchers of this area. For development of such analyses, interviews were made in Brazil (State University of Campinas, Unicamp) and Argentina (University of Buenos Aires, UBA) with students, professors, employees and responsible for Exchange Programs. Moreover, some information of universities and Exchanges Programs websites had been incorporated in the analyses. The qualitative analyses allow us to conclude that the exchange experiences have shown capable to provide rich academic and cultural experiences to the exchange students. The criticisms made by all interviewed ones indicate that the problems of Exchange Programs are being institutionallyv incorporated and, therefore, evaluated. In the same way, the respective suggestions pointed throughout the research (which aim the development of academic and integration activities, as well as the evaluation and control practices for exchange students) could be considered by the competent authorities. It is expected that the present research contributes to the problems and challenges discussion about the institutional exchange experiences, under the integration politics perspective and its effects on Latin America higher education institutions. / Mestrado / Educação, Sociedade, Politica e Cultura / Mestre em Educação
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Integración académica del alumnado estadounidense en la universidad española: el choque lingüístico y cultural

Pandor, Jillian Michelle 11 July 2017 (has links)
Uno de los aspectos valorados más positivamente en la actualidad es el conocimiento de idiomas y de otras culturas, algo a lo que contribuye sin duda una estancia académica en el extranjero (es decir, la experiencia de Study Abroad). En Estados Unidos, el español es la lengua extranjera más estudiada en todos los niveles de la enseñanza, y la gran mayoría de este alumnado elige España como destino preferido de Study Abroad. La veterana organización CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange) atrae a muchos alumnos estadounidenses a sus programas semestrales en España. Aproximadamente el 20% de ellos opta por programas que incluyen la modalidad de matrícula directa (Direct Enroll) a través de la que cursan asignaturas en una universidad de acogida en el extranjero impartidas por profesores nativos. A partir de tal contexto, el objetivo de la presente tesis doctoral es de triple envergadura y consiste en (1) conocer el choque académico que puede experimentar este colectivo de alumnado estadounidense a la hora de integrarse en el sistema universitario español, (2) averiguar las percepciones de los coordinadores de CIEE acerca de la incorporación académica de dicho colectivo, así como la medida en que les ofrecen apoyo, y (3) proponer sugerencias para los centros de CIEE (a través de las cuales también puede beneficiarse el alumnado participante) con el fin de disminuir el choque pragmático y posibilitar que la estancia de este colectivo en España sea más provechosa en cuanto a su rendimiento académico. Mediante una metodología cualitativa, hemos encuestado a 95 alumnos de Direct Enroll de CIEE y entrevistado a cinco coordinadores correspondientes a cada una de sus cinco sedes en España. Los resultados obtenidos muestran que el choque de cultura académica entre EE. UU. y España es una realidad experimentada por los participantes, pero también un aspecto en el que la preparación proporcionada por CIEE no suele incidir lo suficiente. Demostramos finalmente que conceder mayor atención a las cuestiones concretas que en nuestro trabajo especificamos, tanto dentro de las propias sedes de CIEE como a través de la colaboración con las otras entidades implicadas (las universidades de destino y origen, respectivamente), permitiría un claro beneficio tanto del aumento en el rendimiento académico del alumnado como de la proliferación de esta modalidad dentro del programa de Study Abroad.
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在臺經驗對兩岸化的影響: 陸生觀點 / The Impact of Taiwan’s Experience on Cross-straitization: Perspective From Mainland Chinese Students

魯嬪文, Lu, Pin-Wen Unknown Date (has links)
自2016年蔡英文政府執政以來,兩岸關係集聚降溫,經貿及政治往來遇冷,文化和教育交流成為海峽兩岸之間的唯一紐帶。在台陸生,特別是學位生,較之交換生在台灣停留時間更長,對台灣的認識和了解也更加廣泛且深刻,其之於兩岸文教交流的重要性不言而喻。學者們提出兩岸化的概念,用以描述衝突地區之間因為文教交流而降低衝突的過程,簡言之,兩岸化認為隨著兩岸的文教交流程度提高,彼此之間的和平程度也會隨之提升。本研究以在台陸生學位生為研究對象,調查其群體特征及在台經驗,探討陸生在台經驗和其對兩岸化認知之關聯。研究通過便利取樣的方式共收集838份問卷,并在此基礎上訪談了13名在台陸生。研究發現,在台陸生對於台灣社會文化滿意度最高,對台灣的政治表現滿意度最低。停留時間、社交狀況、社會參與以及負面體驗對陸生的兩岸化認知有顯著影響。其中,隨著在台停留時間增加,陸生對台的整體滿意度呈現W型分佈;和台灣同學的交流有助於提升陸生對於兩岸交流效果的肯定;在台參加過社會運動的陸生對于大陸的民主化更有信心;而同時,在台遭遇過歧視或霸凌的陸生對兩岸交流保持較為悲觀的態度。陸生對台灣的認知,特別是對兩岸化的認知對台灣以及兩岸關係有著深刻且長遠的影響。本研究之結果希望能為有關部門和學者提供可行之意見和建議,優化兩岸文教交流模式,推動兩岸關係的良性發展。 / After Tsai’s administration took office in 2016, the cross-strait relationship between Taiwan and Mainland China has become quite unpredictable in terms of economic and political communication. Cultural and educational exchange is regarded as the only sustainable interaction, which makes mainland students studying in Taiwan, especially the degree seekers with a deeper and more extensive contact with Taiwan society, an appropriate subject of study when exploring cross-straitization—a model indicates that the growth of cultural and educational exchange raises the degree of peace between Taiwan and China. Based on previous research and existing theory of contact and cultural and educational exchanges, the study examines the possible impact of the Taiwan’s experience on mainland Chinese degree-seeking student perspectives on cross-straitization. It employed questionnaires (838 valid samples) and in-depth interviews (13 samples) in 2016. The study found that Chinese students had a higher perception of socio-culture than the political and economic performance of Taiwan, as well as that time dimensions significantly impact on Chinese student perspectives of Taiwan and on unification; with the passing of time, these students’ views on unification first falls then rises. More contact with Taiwanese students provides a better understanding and potentially closes gaps between China and Taiwan. Likewise, participation in social movement increases Chinese students’ confidence in the democratization of China. In contrast, negative experiences, such as bullying and discrimination, impedes mutual understanding. The findings and discussion address the future research that is needed on cross-strait issues and recommends preventive and remedial measures, as well as policies to improve mutual communication and understanding.
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Assessing the potential implications of personal leadership: A case study of CIEE's intercultural competency program

Sweetwater, Adrienne E. 01 January 2015 (has links)
This study explores potential implications of the Personal Leadership method for study abroad instructors and their students as emerging global leaders. This research documents and analyzes the experience of one cohort of Council of International Educational Exchange (CIEE) international educators as they gained a preliminary understanding of the Personal Leadership method across a five-month virtual blended learning course. Additionally, this research looks at CIEE's decision to incorporate Personal Leadership into their intercultural competency training program. Finally, this research examines the predicted global leadership development benefits Personal Leadership could provide students learning abroad, according to this cohort of international educators. This study employs qualitative methods in the case study of one CIEE instructor cohort. The researcher limited data collection to unstructured expert interviews, instructors' written discussion and polling data reported during the recorded course sessions, and a Likert-type scale exit survey. The findings from this study suggest that Personal Leadership offers a useful, process-based method for self-inquiry that significantly helps individuals develop affective qualities essential to be effective global leaders.
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International Educational Exchange Programs as a Promoter of Peace? : Moving Beyond Assumptions of Attitude Change to Identify a Causal Pathway

Keyes, McKenna Nicole January 2021 (has links)
This study asks, “How can international educational exchange contribute to more peacefulsocieties?” To test the first two steps in a proposed causal pathway, this paper hypothesizes thatstudents from non-democratic countries who study in a democratic country will 1) have more favorable views toward human rights than students who have not studied in a democratic country; and 2) be more likely to advocate for human rights protections in their home country than students who have not studied in a democratic country. Utilizing a natural experiment design, this study did not find support for either hypothesis when comparing international students who had studied in the United States with those who were unable to due to Covid-19. There were, however, statistically significant differences in political activism levels for the variables of socio-economic status and previous experience in a democratic country before university. This suggests that students from lower socio-economic backgrounds who study in a democratic country may ultimately secure more politically influential careers in their home country due to the theory of cultural capital. As these students are more likely to support political activism, they may use their influence to advocate for improved human rights protections, contributing to more peaceful societies.

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