University of Illinois’ study abroad recruitment language: Themes unveiled and implications for program design

Hackler, Constance

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Title

University of Illinois’ study abroad recruitment language: Themes unveiled and implications for program design

Author(s)

Hackler, Constance

Issue Date

2023-11-30

Director of Research (if dissertation) or Advisor (if thesis)

Liu, Wei

Doctoral Committee Chair(s)

Witt, Allison

Committee Member(s)

• Roegman, Rachel
• Herrera, Linda

Department of Study

Educ Policy, Orgzn & Leadrshp

Discipline

Educ Policy, Orgzn & Leadrshp

Degree Granting Institution

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Degree Name

Ph.D.

Degree Level

Dissertation

Keyword(s)

study abroad, internationalization, higher education, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, recruitment language, communication theory, rhetorical strategies, curricular development, professional development, personal development, cross-cultural development, strategic partnerships, global awareness, cultural competence, integrative learning

Abstract

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) maintains a global presence in international exchange, from receiving incoming students, scholars, and professionals to sending enrolled students overseas (study abroad). This dissertation focuses on the latter. Using 275 program descriptions, the researcher used communication theory to show how perceived student motivations were represented in the recruitment language and similarities and differences across themes. UIUC’s program descriptions utilized rhetorical devices to highlight discourses of sensationalism, tourism, collaboration in the present versus relationship-building in the future, privilege of travel, global citizenship, and distinct types of learning.

Graduation Semester

2023-12

Type of Resource

Thesis

Copyright and License Information

Copyright 2023 Constance Hackler

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