LP Task 6
Writing objective: Defining a concept and describing
reasons.
Task:
Define “internationalization”. Describe the reasons why
universities internationalize. (120-140 words.)
Use what you have learned in Reading 2 from Leap 3, Chapter 2 .
Key Words you may use:
Planning and Outlining: Read the text on pages between 45 and 48 from Leap 3, and
complete the table below using related information.
Definition of
“Internationalization”
oInternationalization is the official term for taking not only home
country but the rest of the world seriously and thinking globally.
Reasons why Universities
Internationalize
oReason 1: creating globally aware graduates with skills
suited to the jobs of today and tomorrow
oReason 2: university internationalization helps develop a
globally competitive national labour force and, attracts
international students who may become needed new citizens
and workers
oReason 3: competition for international students, whose
Nouns: motive, prestige, rationale, strategy, prosperity,
effort, revenue, overseas
Verbs: foster, contribute to, aim to, advance
