Third Space for Global Engagement

• In Event: Young People's Perspectives on Society and Global Citizenship

Abstract

This constructivist study explores domestic undergraduate students’ social experiences (by analyzing in-depth interviews) with their international peers, using grounded theory. It proposes an on-campus model of global engagement by further reflecting on traditional design and environment that was failing to translate the abstract ideas of global citizenship into effective practice. Practical strategies for promoting social interactions are presented, including the idea of a Global Garden toward addressing the need for a centralized effort that connects ideas to action in a way that makes sense to the young students, leveraging the power of symbol and space. The strategies for student engagement derived from the students are also relevant for stakeholders, including alumni.

Authors

• Uttam Gaulee, University of Florida

• Dale Campbell, University of Florida

• M. David Miller, University of Florida

• Bernard Oliver, United Arab Emirates University

• Pilar Mendoza, University of Missouri - Columbia

• Mirka E. Koro-Ljungberg, Arizona State University