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Keeping it regional: pseudo-internationalisation of Slovak political science

This article examines the contribution of Slovak political science to international academic discussions by analysing publications by faculty members of Slovak political science departments. Based on

Untangling “Chinese characteristics”: an examination of “the China Discipline Evaluation with Chinese characteristics” and what it implies

The terminology of “Chinese characteristics” (zhongguo tese) is ubiquitous in China’s political language, but its precise definition remains elusive. This study focuses specifically on the mobilising ... xihua) in 1930s and “learning the Soviet Union entirely” from 1950s to 1970s, modest manner (zhongyong zhidao) is adopted. It reflects the political wisdom of balancing Yin and Yang in Chinese philosophy

From decolonisation to authoritarianism: the co-option of the decolonial agenda in higher education by right-wing nationalist elites in Russia and India

engage with political discourse, and this actually undermines the intentions of decolonial philosophy. ... , the article shows that India and Russia have adapted and simplified decolonial discourse to reject “Western-influenced” critiques of development, inequality, and authoritarianism. Under political

“Does Chinese philosophy count as philosophy?”: decolonial awareness and practices in international English medium instruction programs

international students in an English as a medium of instruction (EMI) program on Chinese philosophy and culture at a top-rated university in China. Content analysis of the in-depth, semi-structured interviews ... . Serenata: Professors here are developing Chinese philosophy as contemporaneous. **[T1] is an example. He is writing on the development of Confucianism nowadays as a political philosophy […] It’s not like

An analysis of the UK’s Turing Scheme as a response to socio-economic and geo-political challenges

that address what the government sees as particular socio-economic and geo-political challenges: to promote ‘Global Britain’, through ‘forging new relationships across the world’; to ‘support social ... -political challenges: (i) to promote ‘Global Britain’, through ‘forging new relationships across the world’; (ii) to ‘support social mobility and widen participation across the UK’ (explicitly linked to the

Do the political attitudes of students change during their time in higher education?

Experience of higher education (HE) has come to characterise many contemporary political divisions, including those related to Brexit, Trump and coronavirus policy. However, the academic literature ... causal role in changing peoples' political attitudes or is simply a proxy. Furthermore, in many contexts, there is limited descriptive evidence on whether students' political attitudes change during HE

‘The university is dead, long live the university!’: Ronald Barnett and the task of philosophy of higher education

! Ronald Barnett's latest book 'The Philosophy of Higher Education. A Critical Introduction' (2022) is a great remedy as it makes a strong case for the University's future but, most importantly, a hopeful ... one. The reason for optimism - yet cautious and critical - lies precisely in philosophy. This, however, immediately raises the following questions. How would philosophy help us to reclaim the future for

Contextualism vs Non-Contextualism in Political Philosophy A Contribution to the Debate on Criticism in the Political Sciences

The author’s aim is to analyse the problem of criticism in the context of political sciences, in particular in the context of political philosophy. The issue is considered in the light of two basic ... departure for critical attitudes in political philosophy.. political philosophy; political science; criticism; historism; contextualism; presentism - Piotr Świercz vidual propositions that have been

‘The unofficial curriculum is where the real teaching takes place’: faculty experiences of decolonising the curriculum in Africa

by the Global North and South Africa and their experiences of curriculum reform. Our focus is on the experiences of political scientists in Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, and Zimbabwe. These countries share ... traditions but represent different political trajectories that constitute a significant condition for the discipline. The 26 political scientists we interviewed acted toward increasing local content and

Academic freedom growth and decline episodes

development of academic freedom globally, this article uses a popular explanation from political science to “describe major trends in global regime changes in the direction to or from democracy” (Skaaning ... and decline episodes are political developments. By investigating whether democratization and autocratization and the development of academic freedom are associated over time and globally, this article

Does academic freedom matter for global student mobility? Results from longitudinal network data 2009–2017

Academic freedom and global student mobility are both topics high on the scientific and political agenda. However, the relationship between transnational student mobility and academic freedom in ... ; Social network analysis; ERGM; Impact of institutions Introduction Academic freedom and global student mobility are topics high on the scientific and political agenda. Until now, however, there is no

Student governments in Chinese higher education: reflection on college students’ and student cadres’ political trust

This paper documents the structure and operations of student governments in contemporary Chinese higher education and their effect on college students’ political trust and party membership. We first ... students' political trust: Analysis of university-related factors and the current situation . Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University (Philosophy and Social Sciences) , 26 ( 1 ), 53 - 62 . Galinsky , A. D

The process of building European university alliances: a rhizomatic analysis of the European Universities Initiative

Drawing upon French philosophy, this study offers a novel empirical and conceptual understanding of the newly launched European Universities Initiative. In 2019, higher education institutions across ... innovative comparative framework (see Fig.  2). The choice of the research design was inspired by a preliminary impression that the concept from philosophy—rhizomes—could be helpful in exploring the emergence

Unpacking resilience in higher education: investigating twenty-first-century shifts in universities’ academic cores

The political, social, and institutional environments in which contemporary universities operate have changed rather dramatically over the past two decades in ways that threaten the resilience of the ... Social Sciences, Institute of International Studies, Charles University , Prague , Czech Republic 1 Department of Political Science and Management, University of Agder , Kristiansand , Norway The

On the affective threshold of power and privilege

et al. argue, it is a concept that is complicated, “…multifaceted and consists of a heterogeneity of viewpoints, approaches, political projects and normative concerns” (2018, 2). It challenges a ... Morgan (2012) argues is a TC in social work. This construct represents both a social and political ideology and as such is strongly situated within a particular epistemic framework that makes certain

The post-racial myth: rethinking Chinese university students’ experiences and perceptions of racialised microaggressions in the UK

”’ (Lyman, 2000, p.684) . This systemically legitimised the Western political-epistemic domination of the orient (Said, 1978) , particularly in the context European imperialism, which continues to have ... -political and economic language, in turn contributing to the criminalisation of China and sinophobia within today’s global context (Lee, 2020) . Modern neoorientalism also involves bio-cultural

Uncertain futures: climate change and international student mobility in Europe

Journal of Political Philosophy , 22 ( 2 ), 125 - 149 . Clarke , I. , Flaherty , T. B. , Wright , N. D. , & McMillen , R. M. ( 2009 ). Student intercultural proficiency from study abroad programs . Journal ... European countries with shared cultural values, political interests, and higher education systems (Blumenthal et  al., 1996) . This is different from many other study abroad programs that tend to elevate

The politics of university rankings in China

countries in the rankings is a strong and accepted tradition of utilizing quantification, competition, and rating as political tools. Another reason, we argue, why Chinese universities were able to insert ... , but also in the political sector in China (Perry, 2020) . Yet, the political dimension of university rankings, or rather, their domestic political environment in China is usually not studied as a

Student Ethnic Diversity Management in Ethiopian Universities: Practices, Challenges, and Way Forward

ethnic diversity management in Ethiopia. This implies that addressing issues related to the ethnic political and administrative system at a national level is the highest priority, but is a long-term plan ... professions, close relationships, and social and political groups (Gurin et  al., 2002) . Diversity considerably enhances students’ development in the cognitive, affective, and interpersonal domains (Milem

The recontextualisation and cultural compatibility of student-centred education: the case of the United Arab Emirates

clear call for enhanced international co-operation and the value of an overall vision for education. Benhabib (2004) , a contemporary political theorist, sets out our fate as late modern individuals “is ... particular. Her argument, in the context of political science, is that progress necessarily emerges from a dynamic tension between the two. This idea of a dynamic tension is useful in the exploration of the