ABSTRACT
This chapter considers whether the term ‘internationalisation’ has come to mean something so closely connected to marketisation of universities that it has lost other meanings, or whether it even needs replacing or amending. As universities seek to survive in the marketplace, internationalisation takes on a meaning which is closely related to globalisation; internationalisation becomes a goal in its own right. The chapter discusses some examples of where alternative approaches have been adopted, whether at national, university or classroom level, and aims to ask how far an intercultural dialogue/educational approach can be taken in the context. The chapter seeks to redress the balance towards educationally – oriented approaches to internationalisation through an intercultural dialogue lens. The Times Higher Education World University rankings consider five areas: teaching, research citations, industry income and international outlook. The chapter also presents some closing thoughts on the key concepts discussed in the preceding chapters of this book.
