European Influence in Developing Domestic Policies in Chile and Mexico:

Francis Espinoza Figueroa

ISBN 10: 3838345436 / ISBN 13: 9783838345437

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing Feb 2010, 2010

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Neuware -The scenario of Latin America in the Higher Education area, especially in Chile and Mexico, appears to be significantly affected by some European influences, noticeable by examining the implementation of two European tools: the Bologna Process and the Tuning Project. This thesis argues that if we analyse the European influences as a Normative Power on the construction of common space in Higher Education in Chile and Mexico, the hegemonic process may, perhaps, prove to be focused on an ¿alternative imperialism'', based on Eurocentric discourse, which could also be called a ¿post-colonialist'' strategy. The writer of this thesis seeks to show that European influences, exercised by the EU exerting as a Normative Power, are only the ¿tip of the iceberg'' of the hegemonic process. In practical terms, the effects of the Bologna Process on Chilean and Mexican HE can be observed in the process of strengthening of the role of state and HE institutions. Specifically, this is seen in the design of public policies and the planning of institutional policies through formal mechanisms such as the development of specific policies and the execution of institutional adjustments.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 64 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: European Influence in Developing Domestic Policies in Chile and Mexico:
• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing Feb 2010
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3838345436
• ISBN 13: 9783838345437
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 220W x 150H x 4D millimeters 220 millimeters width by 150 millimeters height by 4 millimeters depth
• Weight: 113 grams

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Synopsis

The scenario of Latin America in the Higher Education area, especially in Chile and Mexico, appears to be significantly affected by some European influences, noticeable by examining the implementation of two European tools: the Bologna Process and the Tuning Project. This thesis argues that if we analyse the European influences as a Normative Power on the construction of common space in Higher Education in Chile and Mexico, the hegemonic process may, perhaps, prove to be focused on an ‘alternative imperialism'', based on Eurocentric discourse, which could also be called a ‘post-colonialist'' strategy. The writer of this thesis seeks to show that European influences, exercised by the EU exerting as a Normative Power, are only the ‘tip of the iceberg'' of the hegemonic process. In practical terms, the effects of the Bologna Process on Chilean and Mexican HE can be observed in the process of strengthening of the role of state and HE institutions. Specifically, this is seen in the design of public policies and the planning of institutional policies through formal mechanisms such as the development of specific policies and the execution of institutional adjustments.

About the Author

Francis Espinoza is a Researcher. She works in International Relations and Higher Education (HE). Recent articles are: The Bologna Process as a hegemonic tool of Normative Power Europe (2010); Externalization v/s Internationalization of HE: the case of the Bologna Process in Latin America (2008); European Influences in Chilean and Mexican HE (2008).