Lyon  Ph. E. An Examination of the Cross-Cultural Dimensions of International Educational Partnerships

Lyon Ph. E. , Ph.D. (the Ohio State University), independent educational consultant and veteran higher education administrator and faculty member in the United States, Hong Kong, Vietnam, and numerous nations in the Pacific Rim.

Abstract
This article addresses multiple cross-cultural issues that emerge and become evident when educational partnerships between Western and Asian educational establishments are contemplated or already in progress. Drawing from his own extensive experience and various publications available in this area today, the author maintains that being merely aware of these issues is not sufficient (in light of the growing number of universities seeking such partnerships both in the West and in Asia) and offers concrete recommendations to address the inevitable issues that arise in the evolution of these partnerships in a new era of educational globalization.

Key words: international higher education, cultural/linguistic difficulties, Confucian-heritage culture classroom, Western educational tradition.

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