Abstract
Using a bi-dimensional, fourfold model as a thinking tool to contemplate acculturation strategies we analyse the intercultural experience of international academic staff (IAS) in the United Kingdom higher education. The literature suggests that IAS feel undervalued as a professional group and that institutions do not capitalise on their diverse contributions. We position IAS within the strategic sphere of ethno cultural groups and the institution within the larger society. In a single case study, we analyse IAS acculturation strategies and their perceptions of how their institution accepts diversity. Findings show that IAS are willing to integrate, but do not aim to remove all traces of their own culture and values, adopting integration strategies. Their perceptions are that the larger society does not seek to segregate IAS; however, it does not provide the conditions for IAS to flourish in professional practice, especially at the early stage of transition.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 349-362 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Journal of Further and Higher Education |
Volume | 45 |
Issue number | 3 |
Early online date | 1 Jun 2020 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Apr 2021 |
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Glynn Jones
- Department of Education and Community Studies - Subject Leader in Postgraduate Taught Programmes
- School of Education and Professional Development
- Huddersfield Centre for Research in Education and Society (HudCRES) - Member
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