Teaching International Relations to a Multicultural Classroom

Autor/inn/en	Bertrand, Julia Lau; Lee, Ji-Young
Titel	Teaching International Relations to a Multicultural Classroom
Quelle	In: International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, 24 (2012) 1, S.128-133 (6 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1812-9129
Schlagwörter	Multicultural Education; Universities; International Relations; Teacher Attitudes; Teaching Methods; Course Descriptions; Undergraduate Study; Foreign Students; Networks; Cultural Differences; Second Language Learning; English (Second Language); World History; World Affairs; Cultural Awareness + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Multikulturelle Erziehung; University; Universität; Internationale Beziehungen; Lehrerverhalten; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Kursstrukturplan; Grundstudium; Kultureller Unterschied; Zweitsprachenerwerb; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Weltgeschichte; Weltpolitik; Cultural identity; Kulturelle Identität
Abstract	This article argues that instructors should adopt a more multicultural perspective when designing syllabi for and teaching undergraduate courses in International Relations (IR). The examination of teaching practices in IR draws on the personal experiences of the authors as foreign natives and instructors of IR at two American universities. The authors examine whether instructors face different challenges when teaching IR to American and foreign undergraduates, and identify the pedagogical challenges of teaching multicultural, globalized and networked students. Suggestions for improving flexibility and balance in IR curricula are provided. In addition, the paper suggests that IR instructors need to be aware of language and cultural barriers in their classrooms, and of differences in students' understanding of world events and history. The recommendations in this paper for dealing with potential western/American biases in courses might also be of interest to instructors of other subjects. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	International Society for Exploring Teaching and Learning. Web site: http://www.isetl.org/ijtlhe
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10