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Sino-UK transnational education in China: Rhetoric versus reality

Journal of technology management in China, 2012-01, Vol.7 (2), p.218-234 [Peer Reviewed Journal]

Emerald Group Publishing Limited ;Copyright Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2012 ;ISSN: 1746-8779 ;ISSN: 1746-8787 ;EISSN: 1746-8787 ;DOI: 10.1108/17468771211242881

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  • Title:
    Sino-UK transnational education in China: Rhetoric versus reality
  • Author: Zhuang, Lee ; Tang, Amelia Xueying
  • Subjects: Asian students ; Barriers ; Bildung ; China ; Cultural differences ; Culture ; Education ; English as a second language ; English language ; Entrance examinations ; Großbritannien ; Higher education ; Learning ; Multinationales Unternehmen ; Partnerships ; Quality control ; Recruitment ; Rhetoric ; Sampling methods ; Secondary schools ; Students ; Studies ; Study abroad ; Teaching ; Teaching methods ; Traditions ; Transnationalism ; Wissenstransfer
  • Is Part Of: Journal of technology management in China, 2012-01, Vol.7 (2), p.218-234
  • Description: Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to examine the gap between what should happen and what actually happens in Sino-UK transnational education (TNE) provision, with a focus on the barriers of language and culture.Design methodology approach - Following a literature review, an exploratory study was carried out using the non-probability-based snowball sampling method. In total, 38 programme managers from ten Sino-UK TNE providers responded to a questionnaire survey, with eight of them taking part in a subsequent semi-structured interview. Additional data were collected via observations at staff meetings and classes.Findings - Demand for Sino-UK TNE based in China was in decline for reasons including demographic changes, increased competition and expansion in the Chinese state sector. Due to barriers of language and culture, the overall learning experience of TNE students in China was not found comparable with that of their counterparts in the UK in terms of learning, teaching and academic support.Research limitations implications - Without further research, the findings of this study may not be generalised to all Sino-UK providers due to the non-probability based sampling method.Practical implications - Managers of a Sino-UK TNE partnership on both sides need to be open about the language and culture induced challenges facing the sector and be committed to addressing them in the long term if they are to continue their operation.Originality value - The paper presents admissions from practitioners about the disparities between the rhetoric and reality of the current Sino-UK TNE provision, which raise questions critical to the future survival of the sector.
  • Publisher: Bradford: Emerald Group Publishing Limited
  • Language: English
  • Identifier: ISSN: 1746-8779
    ISSN: 1746-8787
    EISSN: 1746-8787
    DOI: 10.1108/17468771211242881
  • Source: ProQuest Central
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