Internationalisation of Universities in Thailand : Two Case Studies of English-Medium Postgraduate Business Degree Programs

ISBN-13: 9783639126839 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 212 str.

Supaporn Chalapati

Opis

Dr.Chalapati s work explored and analysed the internationalisation of higher education in Thailand.Focusing upon case studies of English-medium postgraduate business degree programs offered by leading Thai universities, she mapped the policy, institutional and curriculum dimensions of rapid globalisation. Her research recognized the advantages of local Thai alternatives to international degree programs offered by overseas universities but stressed that the benefits of Thai international programs had yet to be fully realized. She calls for a thorough rethinking of the meaning of international education in the Thai context both in theory and in practice. Policy makers, education managers and educators must acknowledgethe importance of cultural knowledge in curriculum design and classroom teaching. Not least, she argues that Thai universities need to design their own business curricula rather than import foreign business education models and texts. If Thailand is to derive the maximum benefits on offer in the new global economy, this book argues that Thai professionals must be able to interpret the world from both Thai and international perspectives.

O autorze

Supaporn Chalapati was born in Thailand. She obtained her PhD
from RMIT University, Australia. She is currently teaching
international business at NMIT s partner university in
China. Prior to her current position, she was involved in
research activities at Globalism Institute, RMIT University
focusing in international education research.