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Interculturality as (im-)possibilities in non-places: international university students’ encounters in China
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DOI：10.1080/07294360.2025.2564994.png)
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Non-places are temporary, transitional and changeable places, in which individuals can create emotions and/or experiences. Malls, train stations and cafés are examples of non-places. Non-places lack specific tags, have multiple functions, and can be seen almost anywhere in the world. On university campuses they can provide a place for students to meet, such as cafeterias and cafés. This study uses focus groups with international students based at a Chinese campus, to explore their preferences and feelings in choosing non-places, specifically for intercultural encounters. The results show that whether active or passive, positive or negative, international students’ intercultural experiences, on and off campus, are diverse. The willingness to communicate in non-places appears to be influenced by the personality traits of international students as well as environmental factors. Focusing on non-places represents an original take on interculturality within the context of internationalization of higher education. The authors suggest exploring this topic further to open up new vistas in intercultural research on international and local students.
Keywords:
Non-places
intercultural encounters
on campus
international mobility
case study
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