Joint Degrees, Shared Goals
A Pathway to Quality Education in Vietnam
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The COVID-19 pandemic prompted discussions on the future of international and transnational education. Many higher education institutions are forming international partnerships and implementing joint-degree programs to enhance their internationalisation efforts and curriculum, improve global rankings and advancing quality education for all, in line with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG4).
Joint Degrees, Shared Goals explores the localisation of internationalised curricula within joint-degree programs, focusing on their role in supporting quality education and enhancing graduate employability. Examining the implementation of these programs in Vietnam, chapters draw on perspectives from various stakeholders and showcase how localising internationalised curriculum (LIC) strategies can transform education. Case studies demonstrate how these programs equip students with the skills needed for success in both local and international contexts, thereby improving their employability.
Serving as a vital resource for educators, policymakers, and administrators aiming to internationalise curricula in non-Western settings, Joint Degrees, Shared Goals underscores that localising internationalised curricula is not just a means to enhance educational quality, but also a potent tool for boosting employability, fostering innovation, and preparing graduates for a globalised world. With its blend of theoretical insights and practical recommendations, this is a comprehensive guide to advancing internationalisation while aligning with local educational and cultural contexts.
Chapter 1. Introduction
- Part 1. Background
- Chapter 2. Globalisation, Internationalisation and Internationalisation of Higher Education
- Chapter 3. Contemporary Vietnamese Higher Education and the Context of Internationalisation
- Chapter 4. Joint Degree Programmes as a Form of Internationalisation in Practice
- Chapter 5. The Research Project Reported in This Book
- Part 2. Empirical Studies
- Chapter 6. Needs and Purposes of Joint Degree Programmes in Vietnam
- Chapter 7. Designing Joint Degree Programmes: Curriculum as the Core Architecture
- Chapter 8. Enacting Joint Degree Programmes: Teaching, Learning, and Assessment in Practice
- Chapter 9. Operating Joint Degree Programmes: Sustainability, Quality, and Continuous Improvement
- Chapter 10. Stakeholders' Views on the Impact of Joint Degree Programmes
- Chapter 11. Joint Degrees and Shared Goals: Mediated Coherence as a Pathway to Quality Education in Policy-Steered Systems
Luong Thi Phuong Nhi, Ph.D., is an educator, researcher, and academic leader with over 20 years of experience in higher education and English language teaching (ELT). She serves as Vice President of Van Lang University and Director of Van Lang Language Institute, Vietnam. She holds a Master of TESOL from the University of Melbourne, a Master of International Business from La Trobe University, and a Ph.D. in Education from Federation University Australia. Her research interests include international education, internationalisation of higher education, transnational education, teacher education, professional development, and technology application in ELT and higher education.