Links

Association of International Educators (NAFSA)
Comprehensive American-based international education site with a multitude of links to publications, conferences, forums, employment opportunities and more.

Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC)
The official website for Canadian institutes of higher education. Links to publications, media releases, scholarships, employment opportunities, and internationalization issues.

British Columbia Centre for International Education (BCCIE)
A comprehensive site with portals for students, faculty and staff members, and clients. The faculty section provides lots of links to information, publications, and forums on internationalization in BC institutions.

Canadian Bureau of International Education (CBIE)
This non-governmental Canadian association website provides lots oflinks to the latest in internationalization news, publications, conferences, and scholarships and research opportunities.

European Association for International Education (EAIE)
This website for European organizations and institutions working in international education has numerous links to publications, conference proceedings and downloads, and networking information.

Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research (SIETAR)
This site provides a forum for interdisciplinary interests in intercultural relations with links to numerous organizations, journals, and online discussions.

Internationalization Sites

A New World of Knowledge: Canadian Universities and Globalization
Electronic book covering internationalization topics. Excellent bibliography.

Jane Knight’s bibliography on Internationalization of Higher Education
Comprehensive bibliography on all aspects of internationalization.

UBC Centre for the Study of Internationalization of the Curriculum Studies
Small site with good links to Canadian and international sites regarding internationalizing curriculum.

University of Minnesota’s Internationalization Pages
The “Frequently Asked Questions” section provides theory, rationale, and research regarding internationalization initiatives. “Working Papers” provides provocative ideas for internationalizing curriculum.

Intercultural Sites

Geert Hofstede Cultural Dimensions
Comprehensive site covers Hofstede’s theories and their practical applications. Comparisons of host and home culture and etiquette summaries for many countries.

Intercultural Press
This publisher’s website offers the latest reviews and books of intercultural interest. Online purchases are available.

Stephan Dahl’s Overview of Intercultural Research
Great overviews of classical cultural theories (Hall, Hofstede, Trompenaars & Hamden-Turner) and new theoretical considerations (Shwartz, Spencer-Oatey).

Country Profiles

Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Interesting site for general facts about many countries. Includes pages on family life, education, communication, arts and literature and more.

Cultural Orientation Resource (COR) Centre
Limited country selection, but once you choose a country there is a “cultural differences” selection with some good hints on how to deal with nationals.

International Business Cultures
Good discussions about a variety of cultural dimensions and their various manifestations.

Window on the World Inc.
Fairly good country selection with attention to behavioral characteristics and customs.