Going International: Double/Joint Degree Programs in a Taiwanese University

Sheng-Ju Chan

《Asia Pacific Journal of Educational Development （APJED）》 1卷2期 (2012/12) Pp. 17-27

https://doi.org/10.6228/APJED.01.02.03

並列摘要

In their pursuit of international competitiveness and reputation, many universities have been internationalizing their campuses through a wide range of initiatives. One popular cooperative platform is double/joint degree programs (DJDP), where providers in different countries collaborate to offer a program. Despite the increased popularity of such programs, few studies have concentrated on them in relation to internationalization. In this wider context the current article used a case study approach to examine DJDP at a private university in Taiwan. In addition to better understanding how these programs are run, some critical issues and challenges emerged, including student mobility, program design, quality assurance and academic alignment, language use and domination, organizational restructuring, professional capacity enhancement, and employment. These discussions deepen existing knowledge about DJDP.

並列關鍵字

internationalization ； higher education ； double/joint degree

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