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Language Policy as a Channel of Inclusion for Researchers in the Internationalized University

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  • Anna Björnö

    (Faculty of Education, Tampere University, Finland)

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Internationalization has increased diversity in Finnish universities, yet the meaningful inclusion of international faculty remains challenging. This study examines how institutional language policies shape the professional integration of international researchers, highlighting tensions between national language protection and internationalization rationales. Through interviews and document analysis, the findings reveal structural barriers limiting participation, including unclear expectations, inadequate support, and the perceived low professional value of national languages. The study critiques a narrow approach to diversity, arguing for comprehensive support systems—like peer networks and workplace‐based language opportunities—and policy reform that fosters genuine inclusion. Framing language policy as a negotiated space shaped by habitus, community, and power, the study calls for institutional changes prioritizing collaboration and engagement with linguistic diversity.

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  • Anna Björnö, 2026. "Language Policy as a Channel of Inclusion for Researchers in the Internationalized University," Social Inclusion, Cogitatio Press, vol. 14.
    • Handle: RePEc:cog:socinc:v14:y:2026:a:9833
    DOI: 10.17645/si.9833
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