Exploration of Language and Identities among Study Abroad Participants in Non-Anglophone Context: Experience of Asian International Students Studying Abroad in Belgium

This Research Summary examines the study abroad experiences of Asian international students who study in non-anglophone Belgium. This research investigates how the experiences of mobility programme participants impact individual identity, with a focus on national, regional, and global citizenship identity. Eighteen qualitative in-depth semi-structured interviews were implemented. Mixed lived experiences and reactions towards national, regional and global identity after participation in mobility programmes were identified. Findings showcase non-anglophone European Higher Education and the study abroad experience of non-anglophone speakers from Asia in the post-COVID-19 era. The Research Summary provides a critical snapshot of Asian International students’ lived experience, especially under the increasing popularity of English medium instruction in non-Anglophone contexts. Findings can inform relevant pedagogical practices in the realm of international education. 非英語圏留学生の言語とアイデンティティの探求:非英語圏ヨーロッパ ベルギーの大学のアジア人留学生の経験 この調査概要は、非英語圏のベルギーの大学に通っているアジア留学生の留学体験について調査したものです。この研究では、留学​​プログラム参加者の経験が、個人のアイデンティティにどのような影響を与えるかについて、国家、地域、グローバリゼーションとしてのアイデンティティに焦点を当てながら調査しました。18件の定性的で詳細な半構造化インタビューを実施しました。調査結果は、非英語圏のヨーロッパの高等教育と、COVID-19後の時代のアジア出身者の非英語圏の留学体験を示しています。国際教育の分野における教育実践に情報を提供します。 本研究簡介探討就讀比利時非英語圏大學的亞洲留學生的留學經驗。 本研究透過深入的半結構性訪談,探討亞洲留學生在非英語圏國家的留學經驗如何影響他們的個人身分認同,特別著重於國家、地域和世界公民的身分認同 。結合18個來自亞洲地區不同國家的留學生在非英語圏歐洲大陸國家接受高等教育留學經驗, 本次研究結果為國際教育領域的教育實踐提供參考資訊。 Keywords: Asian international students, global citizenship identities, language attitude, language identity, language use, study abroad in non-anglophone region, transnational higher education

Authors

Publication Details

Journal
Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education
Published
2025-07-01
DOI
https://doi.org/10.32674/1h7pp223
Primary Topic
Second Language Learning and Teaching
Type
article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact
0.00
Controls
|||
ALL TIME
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
article

Exploration of Language and Identities among Study Abroad Participants in Non-Anglophone Context: Experience of Asian International Students Studying Abroad in Belgium

Long Ding
1 links
Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education
Second Language Learning and Teaching
article

Exploration of Language and Identities among Study Abroad Participants in Non-Anglophone Context: Experience of Asian International Students Studying Abroad in Belgium

Long Ding
article en

Abstract

This Research Summary examines the study abroad experiences of Asian international students who study in non-anglophone Belgium. This research investigates how the experiences of mobility programme participants impact individual identity, with a focus on national, regional, and global citizenship identity. Eighteen qualitative in-depth semi-structured interviews were implemented. Mixed lived experiences and reactions towards national, regional and global identity after participation in mobility programmes were identified. Findings showcase non-anglophone European Higher Education and the study abroad experience of non-anglophone speakers from Asia in the post-COVID-19 era. The Research Summary provides a critical snapshot of Asian International students’ lived experience, especially under the increasing popularity of English medium instruction in non-Anglophone contexts. Findings can inform relevant pedagogical practices in the realm of international education. 非英語圏留学生の言語とアイデンティティの探求:非英語圏ヨーロッパ ベルギーの大学のアジア人留学生の経験 この調査概要は、非英語圏のベルギーの大学に通っているアジア留学生の留学体験について調査したものです。この研究では、留学​​プログラム参加者の経験が、個人のアイデンティティにどのような影響を与えるかについて、国家、地域、グローバリゼーションとしてのアイデンティティに焦点を当てながら調査しました。18件の定性的で詳細な半構造化インタビューを実施しました。調査結果は、非英語圏のヨーロッパの高等教育と、COVID-19後の時代のアジア出身者の非英語圏の留学体験を示しています。国際教育の分野における教育実践に情報を提供します。 本研究簡介探討就讀比利時非英語圏大學的亞洲留學生的留學經驗。 本研究透過深入的半結構性訪談,探討亞洲留學生在非英語圏國家的留學經驗如何影響他們的個人身分認同,特別著重於國家、地域和世界公民的身分認同 。結合18個來自亞洲地區不同國家的留學生在非英語圏歐洲大陸國家接受高等教育留學經驗, 本次研究結果為國際教育領域的教育實踐提供參考資訊。 Keywords: Asian international students, global citizenship identities, language attitude, language identity, language use, study abroad in non-anglophone region, transnational higher education

Journal of Comparative & International Higher EducationVol. 17(3)
Openalex Percentile: Top 83%
Second Language Learning and Teaching
AI Navigator

Ask Laika to Summarize, Analyze, and Connect papers live on the map.

Summarize Papers & Methodologies

Extract key findings, datasets, and comparative methods across publications.

Benchmark Rankings & Visual Analytics

Rank top research institutions, authors, funders, topics, and journals by Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) and paper volume with instant charts.

Connect Distant Disciplines

Bridge topological clusters on the map to find hidden collaborative intersections.

Exploration of Language and Identities among Study Abroad Participants in Non-Anglophone Context: Experience of Asian International Students Studying Abroad in Belgium — Long Ding · Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS