International Education as Public Policy in Canada

Roopa Desai Trilokekar editor Glen A Jones editor Merli Tamtik editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:McGill-Queen's University Press

Published:7th Oct '20

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Unravelling the story of international education and its emergence as public policy in Canada.

In the early twenty-first century international education emerged as an almost ubiquitous concept within discussions of educational curriculum; the objectives of schools, universities, and colleges; and government policies for K–12 and higher education. Although far from a new phenomenon, many jurisdictions now view international education as a highly competitive global industry.

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of international education policy in Canada, tracing the complex history of when, how, and why it emerged as a policy area of strategic importance. Illuminating a uniquely Canadian perspective, influenced by regional interests and federal-provincial tensions, International Education as Public Policy in Canada addresses challenging questions: Why was Canada a latecomer in addressing this policy issue? What is the relationship between international education and Canadian immigration policy? How did international education develop as a major Canadian industry? The resulting essays from leading scholars contribute not only to the growing Canadian literature on international education policy but also to a critical, global conversation.

Contemplating where the Canadian story of international education is headed, International Education as Public Policy in Canada calls for a broader debate on ethical practices in internationalization, focusing on inclusion, equity, compassion, and reciprocity.

"Engaging a wide range of policy theories and taking historical, federal, regional/provincial, intersectoral, and multi-actor perspectives, International Education as Public Policy in Canada provides a comprehensive look at Canada’s broader policy context. The book is a serious advance in state-of-the-art research on Canadian international education, and the authors tell the Canadian story of international education as policy as a highly nuanced narrative." Michael Owen, Brock University

  • Winner of the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) 2020 Catalyst Award

ISBN: 9780228001768

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 454g

504 pages