Globalisation, Education and Culture Shock

Professor Cedric Cullingford, University of Huddersfield, UK and Stan Gunn, previously at the University of Huddersfield, UK.

• Contents: Introduction, Stan Gunn; The concepts of globalisation and culture, Paul Oliver; Globalisation as education? Images of other countries, Cedric Cullingford; Local knowledge and globalisation: are they compatible?, W. John Morgan; Cross-cultural transference in educational management, Marion Shaw; Broader horizons and greater confidence; UK students learning from mobility, Helen Jones; Overseas students in higher education, Christine Twigg; Cultural shock or cultural acquisition; the experiences of overseas students, Dale O’Neill and Cedric Cullingford; Students’ perception of lifestyle changes in a remote community following the availability of new technologies, Tony Charlton and Charlie Panting; Globalisation, cultural diversity and teacher education, Elwyn Thomas; Teachers, globalisation and the prospect for self-education, Les Tickle; Concluding remarks, Cedric Cullingford; Name index; Subject index.

’At a time when globalization in its many different forms touches all aspects of society, this volume provides explanations of the process and mature judgements on the consequences. It focuses upon both underlying concepts and practical outcomes and, as such, provides informative reading for the professional educator and for the more general reader.’ Mike Breckin, Head, International Development Centre, University of Huddersfield, UK