University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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
Handle URL
https://hdl.handle.net/2142/122033
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Copyright 2023 Constance Hackler

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