Course internationalization is an important aspect of higher education internationalization, which emphasizes the integration of global vision and cross-cultural communication into the teaching process in order to cultivate talents with global competitiveness. Therefore, when a large number of colleges and universities begin to actively promote the internationalization of courses, it can be considered that the internationalization of higher education has entered a substantive stage. However, it should be noted that the internationalization of higher education is a complex multidimensional concept, and there may be some limitations in judging whether the internationalization of courses has developed to a substantive stage.
The research on the internationalization of curriculum in China began in the 1990s, and most of them are extended discussions based on the research on the internationalization of higher education. The definition of the connotation and elements of curriculum internationalization is mostly based on the understanding of international curriculum. So far, there is no unified conclusion and it is still in the initial exploration stage.
The benefits of curriculum internationalization include:
1. Help students understand the multicultural background and different world views, and improve their cross-cultural communication ability and global awareness.
2. Provide students with wider choices and opportunities, so that they can be exposed to knowledge and skills from different regions and disciplines around the world.
3. Improve the school's international reputation and attractiveness, increase the number of international students and faculty, and promote international cooperation and exchanges.
4. Provide students with broader horizons and opportunities for their future career development and help them adapt to the challenges of the global economy and multiculturalism.