Jinqi Xu 
Becoming an International Student [PDF ebook] 
A Practice-Based Study of Chinese Students’ Learning in an Australian University

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This book provides a unique perspective on internationalization in higher education, focusing on the experiences of Chinese business students in Australia. It challenges conventional views by investigating the nuances of Chinese students’ learning, rather than just addressing learning style differences and language barriers. The author’s personal experience as a Chinese international student, and an academic in China turned academic in Australia lends authenticity to the exploration of teaching and engaging with this demographic. The book employs a practice-based study, drawing on the metaphor of ‘becoming’ to examine the everyday practices of five Chinese business undergraduate students. The innovative use of a practice-based theoretical framework influenced by the Chinese philosophical concept of yinyang sets this book apart. This approach illuminates the intricate connections between study practices and socio-cultural influences, offering a holistic understanding of learning. The book uncovers the transformative nature of student learning through interpretative methods such as semi-structured interviews, informal interviews, reflective group discussions, participative observation, and artefacts , highlighting the fluidity and complexity across diverse contexts. This book is a valuable resource for educators and policymakers, offering insights into the ongoing process of becoming that characterizes Chinese students’ learning.

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Table of Content

Chapter 1 Why this book?.- Chapter 2 Overview of Internationalization in Australian Higher Education and the Chinese Education System.- Chapter 3 Why it is so hard: Chinese students’ challenges and adaptation in Western universities.- Chapter 4: Students Putting Things Together – My jounery, my voice.- Chapter 5 Becoming an International Student.- Chapter 6 Shaping Student Learning: Study and Sociocultural Practices.- Chapter 7 Embracing differences – embracing the One.

About the author

Jinqi Xu is a Senior Interdisciplinary Lecturer in the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) – Education, Enterprise, and Engagement at the University of Sydney, Australia. She is also an Honorary Associate with the Sydney School of Education and Social Work, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Her expertise lies in researching the learning experiences of Chinese students in Western educational contexts, focusing on bridging cultural divides and fostering inclusive, culturally responsive education. Drawing on her knowledge of both Western and Chinese philosophies, Dr. Xu specializes in cultural studies, international and comparative studies, interdisciplinary education, and Confucian educational approaches.

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Language English ● Format PDF ● Pages 299 ● ISBN 9783031802607 ● File size 8.4 MB ● Age 02-99 years ● Publisher Springer Nature Switzerland ● City Cham ● Country CH ● Published 2025 ● Downloadable 24 months ● Currency EUR ● ID 10190064 ● Copy protection Social DRM

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