Internationalization of Higher Education Quizzes Internationalization and

Internationalization of Higher Education Quizzes

Internationalization and Contemporary Higher Education • A. Give a definition of internationalization of higher education • B. Write down the numbers of correct statements: 1. Internationalization implies existence of differences between nations, whereas globalization erases differences between nations 2. Internationalization evokes globalization, which acts as a solution to issues raised by internationalization 3. Internationalization can involve as few as two countries or units, whereas globalization takes in many nations 4. Internationalization leaves cultures and practices largely untouched, while globalization remakes the heartlands where national and local identities are formed and reproduced

Approaches to Internationalization • A) Describe the essence of the Ethos approach to internationalization of higher education • B) Major references for developing learning outcomes in the European Union are: 1. Research Report “Tuning Educational Structures in Europe” 2. A Framework for Qualifications of the European Higher Education Area 3. European Cultural Convention (1954) 4. The Dublin Descriptors (write down the numbers of correct statements)

History and Stages of Internationalization • A) Please explain, why can we speak about the common Medieval European Higher Education Area? • B) The international academic mobility: • 1. Was terminated completely during the period of Reformation and Counter-Reformation • 2. Was prohibited during the period of Renaissance • 3. Was more important than internal mobility at the end of XV century • 4. Has never been terminated; it has just been changing its forms • (write down the number of correct statement)

Internationalization in the USA • A) Describe the essence of ‘Colonial Mobility’ and the reasons for the opposition coming out against studying abroad • B) The first regular study abroad programs in the US were established: • 1. By Harvard University in 1756 • 2. By American woman colleges in 1920 s • 3. By the Institute of International Education in 1960 s • 4. By NAFSA in 1990 s • (write down the number of correct statement)

European Internationalization • A) Describe the major distinctions between the European and American internationalization of higher education • B) The Action Program (Joint Study Programs) was • • • adopted by the Council of European Communities in 1. 1919 2. 1949 3. 1963 4. 1976 (write down the number of correct date)

Internationalization in the Russian Federation А) Describe the main problems of internationalization in Russia B) Which of the underwritten European programs is built around master courses offered by a consortium of higher education institutions? • 1. TEMPUS IV • 2. FP 7 • 3. Erasmus Mundus • 4. MTP IV (write down the number of appropriate program)

Internationalization on Campuses A) Specify main stakeholders of internationalization of higher education B) Which of the following indicators does Geert Hofstede use in his Cultural Dimensions System? • 1. Personal Involvement Index, Politeness/Rudeness, Democracy/Authority, IQ Index • 2. Power Distance Index, Individualism/Collectivism, Masculinity/Femininity, Uncertainty Avoidance Index • 3. Organizational Culture Index, Static/Dynamic, Tenure/Adjunct Track, Migration Index • 4. Curiosity Index, Proactive/Passive Position, National/International, Leadership Index (write down the number of correct combination)

Strategy and Tactics of Internationalization A) Describe the essence of the Knight’s Cycle of Internationalization • • B) What analytical tool is usually used to reflect on the dynamic of internationalization at a university? 1. Clark’s Triangle of Coordination in International Context 2. Internationalization Matrix 3. Matrix of Strategic Options 4. Knight’s Cycle of Internationalization (write down the number of appropriate tool)

Internationalization and Quality Assurance A) Describe the main elements of quality assurance system • • • B) Which element is NOT included in the QA Four-stage model of ENQA? 1. Autonomy and independence 2. Self-assessment 3. Internationalization of QA 4. External assessment by a peer-review group and site visits 5. Publication of an assessment report (write down the number of appropriate element)

Internationalizing Education Process A) Describe all types of learning outcomes/competences suggested by The Tuning Educational Structures in Europe Project • • B) Which statement is NOT included in the OECD definition of an internationalized curriculum: 1) A curriculum which gives international and intercultural knowledge and abilities 2) A curriculum with an international orientation in content and/or form 3) A curriculum aimed at preparing students for performing (professionally/socially) in an international and multicultural context 4) A curriculum designed for domestic and/or foreign students (write down the number of appropriate statement)

Foreign Languages and Internationalization A) What can the concept of enhancing foreign language training at the university include? • • B) Which of far-abroad countries (non-CIS states) and regions have the largest Russian-speaking communities? 1) USA 2) Europe 3) Brazil 4) Israel (one incorrect response)

Internationalizing Research A) What are major motivations for internationalization of corporate R&D? • • B) Which element is NOT included in the major aspects of R&D internationalization? 1) Forms of R&D internationalization 2) Development of human resources 3) Trends in internationalization 4) Development of scientific infrastructure (write down the number of appropriate element)

Internationalizing Services A) Give examples of extracurricular activities B) Special structures set up at Japanese Universities to promote internationalization are called: 1) Admission Office 2) Internationalization Headquarters 3) Academic Senate 4) Student Government (write down the number of appropriate element)

University’s International Office A) What are main reasons for closing International Offices at some European universities? B) What can be named as a product of International Office? • 1) Producing a booklet on opportunities to study abroad • 2) Giving advice to the rector and deans • 3) Visiting partner institutions • 4) Attending conferences (write down the number of appropriate element)

University’s International Office A) Describe the most common types of agreement on student exchange in Europe B) Allocation of one local student (preferably a former exchange student) to each incoming students (group of incoming students) is • 1. Meet-and-greet services • 2. Career guidance • 3. Buddy-mentor system • 4. Re-entry counseling (write down the number of correct statement)

Strategy and Tactics of Internationalization A) Why is it recommended for a university to develop thoroughly its policy of internationalization as an official statement? What can the policy include? B) The main reason for internationalizing curricula and developing joint study programs by the European universities in 70 s-80 s was: • 1. need for financial resources; • 2. aspiration for peace; • 3. mass migration of labour force; • 4. curiosity and proactive position of leadership; (write down the number of correct statement)