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The University in the Global Age R. King

The University in the Global Age By R. King

The University in the Global Age by R. King

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This book explores different national models of university systems, including their historical development. It examines major themes confronting higher education, such as globalization, the growth of regulatory states, markets and education as a tradable service, and new providers utilizing the latest information and communication technologies.

The University in the Global Age Summary

The University in the Global Age by R. King

This book explores different national models of university systems, including their historical development. It examines major themes confronting higher education, such as globalization, the growth of regulatory states, markets and education as a tradable service, and new providers utilizing the latest information and communication technologies. It also looks at implications for traditional universities and national governments.

The University in the Global Age Reviews

'I think this book is unique in the approach and the perspectives chosen.' - Robin Mason, The Open University 'I think the material covered in this book will be timely and important reading.' - Mark Atlay, University of Luton 'This book by Roger King and his colleagues is a valuable and comprehensive introduction to key issues around globalisation in Higher Education. Roger King has a profound influence on UK higher education, to which he brought and international perspective. In particular, his work in steering and helping to establish the Institute for Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (ILTHE) to be a professional body for all who teach and support learning in higher education has been significant. I I am pleased to recommend [it] on behalf of the ILTHE as an important text for all who are interested in broadening the horizons of strategic and policy development at tertiary level.' - Sally Brown, Institute for Learning and Teaching in Higher Education

About R. King

ROGER KING was Vice Chancellor of the University of Lincoln until 2000, and has served on many university-sector committees, including for the British Council. Recently he has been a Visiting Professor at both Queensland University of Technology and the University of the Sunshine Coast, in Australia. Currently he is Visiting Fellow at the Association of Commonwealth Universities. He is a member of the Advisory Committee of the Observatory on Borderless Higher Education.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements.- Notes on the Contributors.- Series Editors' Preface.- Preface.- List of Abbreviations.- THE CONTEMPORARY UNIVERSITY; R.King.- Introduction.- The Origins of the Modern University.- The Continental Model.- The Market Model.- Managed Markets and Central Regulation: the UK.- The Accountable University: The UK Experience.- Non-western Countries.- Conclusion.- THE UNIVERSITY IN EUROPE AND THE US; K.Edwards.- Introduction: The Development of the Idea of the University in Europe and the US.- Continental Europe, Bologna, and the Modern University.- Comparisons between Europe and the US.- Conclusion.- GLOBALIZATION AND THE UNIVERSITY; R.King.- Introduction.- What is Globalization?.- The University and Globalization.- Research and Knowledge Production.- Teaching and Learning.- What Might Globalized University Teaching and Learning Look Like?.- Global Developments.- Conclusion: Globalization, the University and Democracy.- THE UNIVERSITY AND THE REGULATORY STATE;R.King.- Introduction.- Markets and the State.- The Regulatory State.- Global Regulation.- Universities.- Regulatory Principles and Mechanisms.- Intellectual Property.- Universities and the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS).- GATS Implications.- Negotiating Positions.- Conclusion.- GLOBALIZATION, INNOVATION AND SOCIALLY ROBUST KNOWLEDGE; M.Gibbons.- Introduction.- The New Context.- Globalization, Innovation and Competition.- Tensions Generated by Mode 2 Research in Universities.- Contextualization, Trading Zones and Transactions Spaces.- Policy Implications.- Conclusions.- DIFFERENTIATION AND DIVERSITY IN UNIVERSITY SYSTEMS; R.King.- Introduction.- Where has Diversity as a 'good thing' come from?.- Binary, Segmented and Unified Systems.- Human Capital and Social Reproduction.- Self-help and Institutional Diversity.- The System of Competitive Realism.- Conclusion: Innovation and Dynamic Competition.- BORDERLESS HIGHER EDUCATION; S.Bjarnason.- Introduction.- Borderless(ness).- The Global Higher Education 'Market'.- Future Scenarios.- New Providers.- Competitors and Collaborators.- Global Collaborators.- Conclusions: Future Directions for Borderless Higher Education.- TEACHING AND LEARNING IN THE GLOBAL ERA; Y.Ryan.- Introduction.- Student Mobility and its Effects on Teaching.- New Technologies and Globalization.- Globalization and the Pursuit of the Vocational.- The Changing Academic Role.- Conclusion.- Bibliography.- Index.

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GOR006333555
9781403911308
1403911304
The University in the Global Age by R. King
R. King
Universities into the 21st Century
Used - Well Read
Paperback
Macmillan Education UK
20031119
192
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