JOURNAL OF HIGHER EDUCATION THEORY AND PRACTICE
Understanding Diversity – Perspectives from University Departments Hosting
Large Percentages of International Students
Author(s): Maureen Snow Andrade, Norman W. Evans, K. James Hartshorn, Gwyneth Gates
Citation: Maureen Snow Andrade, Norman W. Evans, K. James Hartshorn, Gwyneth Gates, (2019) "Understanding Diversity – Perspectives from University Departments Hosting Large Percentages of International Students," Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, Vol. 20, ss. 1, pp. 11-32
Article Type: Research paper
Publisher: North American Business Press
Abstract:
The international student enrollment in some university departments has grown to the point that these students are the majority. This study sought to determine the extent to which departments hosting large numbers of international English as a second language (ESL) students demonstrate awareness and planning to address these learners’ needs. Analyses were conducted in reference to a framework designed to aid institutions in meeting international ESL students’ needs. Findings indicate some awareness of students’ needs and related strategies for linguistic and cultural development. They also demonstrate that the proposed framework could foster more intentional strategies to ensure international student success.