A clash of internationalizations: New Zealand and the Bologna Process. Issue 1 (2nd January 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Shannon, William; Doidge, Mathew; Holland, Martin
• Is Part Of: European journal of higher education. Volume 9:Issue 1(2019)
• Page Start: 73
• Page End: 86
• Publication Date: 2019-01-02
• Subjects: Bologna Process -- European Union -- New Zealand -- normative power -- compliance confirmation -- higher education -- internationalization; Education, Higher -- Europe -- Periodicals; Education, Higher; Europe; Periodicals; 378.4
• DOI: 10.1080/21568235.2018.1561312
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2156-8235

Abstract

ABSTRACT: In this paper we examine the normative and strategic impact of the Bologna Process on the New Zealand University system. We argue that, from a normative perspective, Bologna has not resulted in substantive change. Nevertheless, a specific, if low-level, normative response has been evident, driven by perceived market incentives and the market-based norms that underpin higher education and internationalization strategies in the New Zealand context. We contend that this response necessitates a conceptual extension of the normative power framework. From a strategic perspective, we consider the extent to which Bologna has succeeded in making Europe a geographic focus in New Zealand University internationalization strategies. In this respect, we find strategic priorities lie elsewhere, again reflecting the competitive market-based norms that underpin higher education in New Zealand.