tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38085367.post4152082156401756478..comments2024-03-19T09:06:21.507-04:00Comments on Irtiqa: Michigan State in Dubai and NYU in Abu DhabiSalman Hameedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04327330113822656571noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38085367.post-77438169166703485332010-05-19T00:00:18.342-04:002010-05-19T00:00:18.342-04:00Well, three things:
a) I think globalization makes...Well, three things:<br />a) I think globalization makes the situation different. People travel across with relative ease. Plus, some (many?) of the enrolled may be the ones who were planning on going to the US anyways, and now they can enroll right in their neighborhood.<br /><br />b) But I think you have a good point. This is the reason local, modern universities will end up playing a crucial role. Perhaps, this is what makes the KAUST experiment so important. I just hope such local universities broaden up to include liberal arts education. <br /><br />c) As far as American Missionary schools are concerned, well, part of the problem may have been their "missionary" issue. But as far as I know there was mixed reaction to the schools, which still end up playing an important role in the region. Isn't American University of Beirut (AUB) part of this system?<br /><br />I think times have changed quite a bit. But I see your point...Salman Hameedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04327330113822656571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38085367.post-73009616257957765372010-05-18T23:14:27.887-04:002010-05-18T23:14:27.887-04:00I think this idea of bringing about change through...I think this idea of bringing about change through foreign education institutions is problematic. If they have a noticeable effect, they might create a backlash. If they don't have an effect, then they are by definition useless.<br /><br />I think something like this happened in the Ottoman Empire with American missionary schools, but I am not sure.<br /><br />Who knows... let's hope they succeed. They definitely need to broaden their horizons.emrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00931870864104747021noreply@blogger.com