A New World of Knowledge : Canadian Universities and Globalization

A New World of Knowledge : Canadian Universities and Globalization / edited by Sheryl L. Bond and Jean-Pierre Lemasson.

A New World of Knowledge examines how globalization has obliged universities in Canada to reassess and rethink the international dimension of their mission and practice. All now include an international dimension in their mission statement. Is this a true statement of educational principles? Or is i...

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Main Authors: Bond, Sheryl (Author), Lemasson, Jean Pierre (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Ottawa : International Development Research Centre, [1999]
Subjects:
Education, Higher > Aims and objectives > Canada.
International education > Canada.
Universities and colleges > Canada > International cooperation.
Education, Higher > Aims and objectives
International education
Universities and colleges > International cooperation
Canada
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Summary:A New World of Knowledge examines how globalization has obliged universities in Canada to reassess and rethink the international dimension of their mission and practice. All now include an international dimension in their mission statement. Is this a true statement of educational principles? Or is it simply a marketing message intended to position the university to cope with budget reductions through the sale of educational services? A New World of Knowledge looks at the important role thatCanadian universities have p layed in shaping Canada's response to the problems of international developm.
Physical Description:1 online resource (308 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9781552500453
1552500454
0889368937
9780889368934
1280718501
9781280718502
9786610718504
6610718504
Language:English.
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.

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