| Abstrakt: |
The article discusses internationalisation and localisation as responses to, and as embodiments of, globalization and how these processes affect social work education in Papua New Guinea. In particular, the focus is on social work curriculum as principal responses to the effects of globalisation. The application of internationalisation and localisation of social work curriculum in the PNG experiences demonstrates how to operationalise internationalisation and localisation of the aspects of social work education which are common across different contexts. The main argument is that localisation and internationalisation are both important for the development and progress of a culturally relevant and strong social work education and practice globally. Internationalisation enhances international solidarity and joint action to make the social work profession visible and strong. Localisation, on the other hand, enables internationalisation to be relevant and meaningful in specific contexts. It is in this context that both local and global discourses must coexist to ensure credibility, consistency, and relevance in social work education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
