Aim of the Research Identify academic programmes and teaching and learning processes that promote internationalisation(1) of the University in general, and foster global perspectives (2) among students, in particular. 1 ‘the process of integrating an international, intercultural or global dimension into the purpose functions or delivery of post-secondary education’ (Jane Knight, 2004) 2 ‘ Developing a global perspective involves taking a broader more critical view of experience, knowledge and learning and includes seeking to understand the links between our own lives and those of people throughout the world.’ (Bournemouth University, Global Perspectives Group, 1998)

4 Rationales Academic Economic Political Socio-cultural

What is the relationship between internationalisation and global perspectives? Focus of this study is on Learning and Teaching and Academic Programmes Defining curricula as ‘sites for social interaction’ (Lattuca, L. 2006) ‘students ……..influence….an academic plan, bringing prior knowledge, goals, motivations, expectations, needs, skills, and capacities to the learning experience and thus shaping the outcomes of the curricula’ (Lisa Lattuca, 2006)

How can Educational Development… enable people to understand the links between their own lives and those of people throughout the world? increase understanding of the global economic, social and political environmental forces which shape our lives?

2 develop the skills, attitudes and values which enable people to work together to bring about change and to take control of their own lives? work to achieve a more just and sustainable world in which power and resources are equitably shared?