Transnational films and global film flows

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Hollywood and the American film industry has been the global leader in producing films since the mid-20^th century, leaving competing nations such as India and China in a shadow.  Through producing films with a more transnational focus these nations have been fighting to level the playing field and as Schaefer and Karan argue, “wrestle control of global film flows from Western dominance” (Schaefer & Karan 2010, p. 309).

Aussie Universities and Cultural Competence

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Intercultural encounters in Australia, particularly between local and international university students, are in need of significant improvement.  The cultural competence of Australian students is limited, mostly due to ethnocentric and parochial attitudes towards international students.  This affects the experiences of international students in Australia and in turn the international education industry and is changing the education landscape in Australia.

Globalisation

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Globalisation, as explained in this video, refers to the process of technological development and innovation, the interchange and growth of economic, political, and military interests between countries, and due to the internet and developments in telecommunications, the growth in global interactions.