Latin American University Students and Global Citizenship
Perspectives and Engagement
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Beschreibung
This book examines the role of higher education in shaping global citizenship among university students, combining theoretical perspectives with empirical case studies from Latin America. Through contributions from leading scholars, it explores how students perceive their rights, responsibilities, and engagement at local, national, and global levels. This book presents findings from a collaborative research project involving institutions in Chile, Colombia, and Mexico, providing insight into post-pandemic shifts in youth civic participation. It integrates comparative analyses with theoretical discussions on citizenship education, focusing on key variables such as socio-emotional development, community belonging, and active participation. Some chapters focus on real-world data, offering fresh perspectives on student involvement, while others provide a broader academic framework for understanding citizenship in higher education. By bridging practical research with academic discourse, this book serves as both a theoretical reference and a practical resource for educators and policymakers. Offering a nuanced understanding of the evolving nature of citizenship education, it contributes to ongoing discussions on preparing future generations for civic responsibility in an interconnected world.
This book examines the role of higher education in shaping global citizenship among university students, combining theoretical perspectives with empirical case studies from Latin America. Through contributions from leading scholars, it explores how students perceive their rights, responsibilities, and engagement at local, national, and global levels. This book presents findings from a collaborative research project involving institutions in Chile, Colombia, and Mexico, providing insight into post-pandemic shifts in youth civic participation. It integrates comparative analyses with theoretical discussions on citizenship education, focusing on key variables such as socio-emotional development, community belonging, and active participation. Some chapters focus on real-world data, offering fresh perspectives on student involvement, while others provide a broader academic framework for understanding citizenship in higher education. By bridging practical research with academic discourse, this book serves as both a theoretical reference and a practical resource for educators and policymakers. Offering a nuanced understanding of the evolving nature of citizenship education, it contributes to ongoing discussions on preparing future generations for civic responsibility in an interconnected world.
Offers a fresh look at youth engagement in a post-pandemic world Shares insights into higher education and civic responsibility Provides observations on how universities nurture active citizenship in Latin America
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Adriana Cantón
Themen in »Latin American University Students and Global Citizenship«
Citizenship education in Latin America Global citizenship in higher education Youth civic engagement and responsibilities Latin American university students and citizenship Post-pandemic student participation in democracy Comparative analysis of citizenship education Higher education’s role in shaping global citizens Socio-emotional development and civic identity Community belonging and youth involvement Active citizenship in Latin American universities Digital citizenship and social responsibility Student perspectives on democracy and governance Educational institutions and civic competencies Globalized youth and cross-cultural engagement Civic identity formation in university students