International Doctoral Students’ Socialization Experiences in U.S. Higher Education

Authors

  • Shihua Brazill Montana State University

Abstract

The purpose of this chapter is to ground the conversation about international graduate students in the scholarly literature using key constructs, central theories, and themes that illuminate the issues associated with their socialization in U.S. higher education. Traditional Western concepts of socialization have relied on something that was "done" to students rather than students being active participants in the process. Further, much of what has been written about socialization in U.S. higher education has not focused on international doctoral student experiences, even though a large body of literature focuses on international undergraduate students.



Author Biography

  • Shihua Brazill, Montana State University

    SHIHUA BRAZILL, PhD, is the Instructional Designer for the Center for Faculty Excellence and Assistant Teaching Professor for Multicultural Education at Montana State University in the U.S. Her major research interests lie in the area of multiculturalism, social justice, and international graduate students. Her multicultural experiences have shaped her scholarship to build a more just society through improved educational success for diverse students and helping dominant groups practice multicultural inclusion. Dr. Brazill has published widely, including multicultural education, social justice, doctoral education, online education, and instructional design. Email: shihuabrazill@montana.edu

Published

2022-10-22

How to Cite

International Doctoral Students’ Socialization Experiences in U.S. Higher Education. (2022). Comparative & International Education Series. https://ojed.org/cies/article/view/4348