Internationalization in Higher Education: Concept, Externalization and Search for a New Design
Rogério Adolfo De Moura

Abstract
In this text, we will first refer to some theoretical definitions related to the concept of internationalization, presenting other two concepts important for the ongoing debate. The text starts with a brief revision of the concept and some imputs in the debate, through the contribution of two authors (SCHRIEWER, 2011 and KNIGHT, 2008,2016). In a further step we try to explore some limits and possibilities of these two preliminary definitions, considering several different global landscapes, but particularly discussing the so-called interrelationship networks and the implications. As a final result, we will try to demonstrate some challenging horizons, which demand us to design other partnerships, cooperation, mobility programs and global public policies in internationalization. These new horizons could require from scholars a kind of visualization of the so-called “Máquina do Mundo” (Machine of the World) from the Lusiads, looking for a constellation, galaxy or other form of presenting data in higher education. Particularly the rankings express a very unequal and multidimensional environment, which can be redesigned. As part of a research proposal, we will try to show perspectives for higher education and internationalization, looking beyond the rankings to visualize forms, dimensions or other alternatives in a more and new dynamic and visuality to educational processes in higher education.

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