‘Everything That Quacks is Internationalization’ - Critical Reflections on the Evolution of Higher Education Internationalization

Abstract

Since Jane Knight published her first version of her definition on internationalization of higher education in 1993, the debate on what is meant by internationalization has been ongoing and continues today. This essay provides an overview of our evolving understanding of the internationalization of higher education in theory and practice, reflects on factors influencing its development, the importance of emerging views and voices, and the implications of current debates for future directions.