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SUPPORT PROVISION FOR THE INTEGRATION OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN HOST UNIVERSITIES

A. Stavicka, I. Odina, J. Srebnaja

First published: 2018https://doi.org/10.5593/sgemsocial2018/3.4/S13.089View metrics

Abstract

Increased mobility and international cooperation are crucial objectives for Latvia to foster integration to the European Higher Education Area and European Research Area, which builds the basis for Latvia to utilise its potential for education and research as well as serves as a means to build research capacity, strengthen the image of Latvian Higher Education Institutions (HEI) and promote the positive image of the country globally. The paper introduces the selected results of the study conducted in the framework of the project "Multilingual and Multicultural University: Preparation Platform for Prospective International Students" (N0. 1.1.1.2/VIAA/1/16/019), which aims to internationalize the prospective studentsВ’ experience before arriving to a host country or enrolling in higher education programmes in the framework of study mobility. The overall objective of the project is to contribute to successful integration of prospective international applicants by providing the preparation service for the studies in host country Higher Education Institutions. Based on the research conducted in the pragmatic paradigm applying mixed-method research approach, the selected interim results of the study are introduced describing the application of web-based projects as one of the tools for the development of 21st century skills in diverse classrooms. The research is conducted in the framework of the project "Multilingual and Multicultural University: Preparation Platform for Prospective International Students" (Nr. 1.1.1.2/VIAA/1/16/019) co-funded by European Regional Development Fund.

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Title
SUPPORT PROVISION FOR THE INTEGRATION OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN HOST UNIVERSITIES
Authors
A. Stavicka, I. Odina, J. Srebnaja
Proceedings
5th International Multidisciplinary Scientific Conference on Social Sciences and Arts SGEM 2018
Publisher
STEF92 Technology
Year
2018
Pages
703-710
SWS Citekey
Stavicka201813703710
ISSN
2367-5659
ISBN
978-619-7408-56-0
Language
en
Publication type
Proceedings Paper
Keywords
higher education internationalisationsupport provisionmultilingualismmulticulturalism
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