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Virtual Exchange and Curricular Internationalization: A Case of a Spanish Scholar's Experience in Brazil.

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Title: Virtual Exchange and Curricular Internationalization: A Case of a Spanish Scholar's Experience in Brazil.
Authors: Schaefer, Rodrigo, Manchado-Nieto, Cristina
Source: Journal of International Students; 2025, Vol. 15 Issue 6, p83-101, 19p
Subject Terms: EXCHANGE of persons programs, STUDENT mobility, VIRTUAL classrooms, CURRICULUM implementation, UNIVERSAL language
Abstract: The interconnectedness of language, culture, and education underscores the growing importance of internationalization in higher education. This study explores the role of virtual exchange in advancing curricular internationalization through the experience of a Spanish PhD candidate participating in a virtual mobility program in Brazil. Employing a qualitative research design, the study draws on responses to 11 open-ended questions completed by the visiting scholar at the conclusion of the program. Data were analyzed using content analysis facilitated by Atlas.ti software, resulting in twelve emergent codes aligned with five established categories: academic, sociocultural, linguistic, professional, and personal dimensions. Findings highlight the mutual benefits of virtual academic mobility, emphasizing the enriching experience for the participant and its broader implications for fostering global partnerships and enhancing internationalization efforts within the curriculum of host institutions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:The interconnectedness of language, culture, and education underscores the growing importance of internationalization in higher education. This study explores the role of virtual exchange in advancing curricular internationalization through the experience of a Spanish PhD candidate participating in a virtual mobility program in Brazil. Employing a qualitative research design, the study draws on responses to 11 open-ended questions completed by the visiting scholar at the conclusion of the program. Data were analyzed using content analysis facilitated by Atlas.ti software, resulting in twelve emergent codes aligned with five established categories: academic, sociocultural, linguistic, professional, and personal dimensions. Findings highlight the mutual benefits of virtual academic mobility, emphasizing the enriching experience for the participant and its broader implications for fostering global partnerships and enhancing internationalization efforts within the curriculum of host institutions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:21623104
DOI:10.32674/m9a0tk80