Exploration of localization model of internationalization in a local higher education institution: Taking the example of Pu’er university in China

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In the current situation of higher education, there is a pressing need for
Chinese local universities to delineate their conception of internationalization.
To develop a localization model suited to the context of Chinese local
higher education institutions, this study examines the internationalization
characteristics of Pu’er University (PU) in China by utilizing the Knight’s
Two Pillars of Internationalization model. This is a primary stage of the
researcher’s dissertation focusing on the documents and pilot interviews
at PU. Employing a qualitative research approach, content analysis is the
primary methodological tool, complementing the purposive selection of
participants for personal interviews. Central to the analysis is Knight’s
Two Pillars of Internationalization model, which provides a conceptual
foundation for assessing the data. The data are triangulated by literature
review, content analysis of documents texts, and content analysis of personal
interviews. The findings underscore the alignment between Knight’s model
and the localization model of internationalization formed at PU by comparing
the codes extracted from interviews and the terms of Knight’s model. However,
it also advocates innovation in extracurricular activities and the utilization
of multilingual instruction on characteristic disciplines at PU for better
global engagement.