Description
Canada has become one of the most popular destinations for international students at the higher education level. A number of complex factors and trends, both in Canada and globally, have contributed to the emergence of Canada as a destination for international higher education. However, more research is still needed to better understand the experiences of international students in Canada considering the rapid growth in numbers as well as the social, political, and linguistic singularity of Canada as a destination.
Multidisciplinary Perspectives on International Student Experience in Canadian Higher Education is an essential scholarly publication that explores international students' experiences in Canadian colleges and universities. It seeks to explore the various factors, aspects, challenges, and successes that characterize the international student experience in Canadian higher education from the perspective of international students and the academic communities to which they belong. Featuring a wide range of topics such as information literacy, professional development, and experiential learning, this book is ideal for academicians, instructors, researchers, policymakers, curriculum designers, and students.
Author's/Editor's Biography
Vander Tavares (Ed.)
Vander Tavares earned a PhD in Applied Linguistics from York University, Toronto, in which he explored the academic, linguistic, and identity-related experiences of multilingual international students in Canada. He is currently an instructor of academic communications skills at Sheridan College, Mississauga. He has extensive experience working with multilingual domestic and international students at the post-secondary level in Canada. His teaching and support experiences have focused on the development of academic language, critical thinking, and research skills in college and university students. In addition to Sheridan College, he has worked with multilingual international students at York University, Brock University, Seneca College, and Saint Mary's University.