Written by Tomasz John (University of Strathclyde) Introduction: International students offer unique perspectives on bilingualism and identity. In my research, I explored the narratives of pre-service English teachers and howContinue reading “Exploring international students’ narratives on bilingualism and linguistic landscapes: A critical reflection”
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Where is the field’s voice against the erosion of international students’ civil liberties?
Written by Jenna Mittelmeier (University of Manchester) The current situation (in brief) While the oppressive treatment of international students in various visa regimes is certainly not new, we are presentlyContinue reading “Where is the field’s voice against the erosion of international students’ civil liberties?”
Answer these riddles three: Unraveling the labour of bureaucracy and conditional status for international students
Written by Shannon Hutcheson (McGill University) The bureaucratic labour and conditionality of international student status To become an international student, there are many bureaucratic and administrative hurdles that must beContinue reading “Answer these riddles three: Unraveling the labour of bureaucracy and conditional status for international students”
Notes from the periphery: On gaps between theories and realities in higher education
Written by An Pham An international classroom is often framed as a space that celebrates diversity, yet, its lived realities may not reflect a place of inclusion, but a siteContinue reading “Notes from the periphery: On gaps between theories and realities in higher education”
Cultural capital and higher education access: The role of social mobility promoting organisations in India
Written by Gourangi Kumar Elite international universities often present themselves as almost utopian – stimulating, inclusive spaces bringing together a diverse student body, handpicked through a ‘meritocratic’ approach. As higherContinue reading “Cultural capital and higher education access: The role of social mobility promoting organisations in India”
Navigating identity: How international students balance cultural heritage and university policies
Written by Bowen Zhang 张博文 (Durham University) This story begins on the day I submitted my PhD thesis. After carefully formatting over 300 references, I noticed a striking difference inContinue reading “Navigating identity: How international students balance cultural heritage and university policies”
International students in the crossfire: The impact of anti-immigration discourses on student mobility
Written by Thais França (Cies-Iscte) As critical scholars in the field of international student mobility increasingly examine how social inequalities—such as race, gender, religion, or ethnicity—shape the experiences of studentsContinue reading “International students in the crossfire: The impact of anti-immigration discourses on student mobility”
Practices of ‘cultivation’: Semi-structured interviews with international students
Written by Yilan Guo (University of Manchester) This post reflects on my fieldwork practice following Cosmin Nada’s critical methodological consideration of research with international students. He proposed that international students’Continue reading “Practices of ‘cultivation’: Semi-structured interviews with international students”
Intercultural realities: Exploring the impacts of native-speakerism on intercultural relationships within Scottish academia
Written by Liam Robinson We often imagine Western universities as inclusive environments, where students from all walks of life come together to share ideas and work towards common academic andContinue reading “Intercultural realities: Exploring the impacts of native-speakerism on intercultural relationships within Scottish academia”
Including international students linguistically: All Englishes are created equal
Written by Alex Baratta, Rui He, and Paul Vincent Smith (University of Manchester, UK) This post is based on our recently published book entitled Emerging Englishes: China English in academicContinue reading “Including international students linguistically: All Englishes are created equal”