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Perspectives from the periphery? Colombo Plan scholars in New Zealand Universities, 1951‐1975

Perspectives from the periphery? Colombo Plan scholars in New Zealand Universities, 1951‐1975 Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the impact of the arrival of Colombo Plan Scholars in New Zealand and consider ways in which their experience helped to bridge distances between “east and west”, as well as to create connections that traversed geographical and cultural boundaries. Design/methodology/approach – It draws on contemporary newspaper articles to ascertain how public talk about the Colombo Plan programme shaped initial engagements between New Zealand and the scholarship holders. The paper then analyses archival files from the Department of External Affairs to present an overview of the university courses undertaken by Colombo plan scholars. The final section of the paper draws on oral and archival sources to examine individual encounters between former Colombo Plan scholars and New Zealanders. Findings – The paper argues that while the public aims of the Colombo Plan focused on the containment of communism and the development of post‐colonial connections in the South East Asian region, individual encounters between Colombo Plan scholars and New Zealanders played a role in changing social attitudes in what had been a deeply mono‐cultural society. Originality/value – The paper draws on previously unpublished archival and documentary evidence and oral sources to examine a unique aspect of the history of international education. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png History of Education Review Emerald Publishing

Perspectives from the periphery? Colombo Plan scholars in New Zealand Universities, 1951‐1975

Jenny Collins
History of Education Review , Volume 41 (2): 18 – Oct 12, 2012
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Emerald Publishing
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Copyright © 2012 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
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0819-8691
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10.1108/08198691311269501
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Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the impact of the arrival of Colombo Plan Scholars in New Zealand and consider ways in which their experience helped to bridge distances between “east and west”, as well as to create connections that traversed geographical and cultural boundaries. Design/methodology/approach – It draws on contemporary newspaper articles to ascertain how public talk about the Colombo Plan programme shaped initial engagements between New Zealand and the scholarship holders. The paper then analyses archival files from the Department of External Affairs to present an overview of the university courses undertaken by Colombo plan scholars. The final section of the paper draws on oral and archival sources to examine individual encounters between former Colombo Plan scholars and New Zealanders. Findings – The paper argues that while the public aims of the Colombo Plan focused on the containment of communism and the development of post‐colonial connections in the South East Asian region, individual encounters between Colombo Plan scholars and New Zealanders played a role in changing social attitudes in what had been a deeply mono‐cultural society. Originality/value – The paper draws on previously unpublished archival and documentary evidence and oral sources to examine a unique aspect of the history of international education.

Journal

History of Education Review – Emerald Publishing

Published: Oct 12, 2012

Keywords: Australia; New Zealand; Universities; International cooperation; Economic development; Colombo Plan scholars; Centre periphery debates; Cross cultural encounters; Shifting policy contexts; International education

References

  • Playing fairy godfather to the commonwealth: the United States and the Colombo Plan
    Adeleke, A.
  • Overseas students in New Zealand – political activities
    Alexander Turnbull Library (ATL)