Integration is a concept that is referred to very widely in relation internationalization, yet its meaning is rarely explored and its benefits are often assumed. In this article, we start by reviewing the conceptualization of integration across different fields, notably education and the internationalization of education, intercultural communication, health psychology, and organizational studies. We propose that the varying interpretations within and across these fields can be synthesized by considering the different levels at which integration can be analyzed—individual level, community level, and institutional level. We then review the multiple benefits that integration can bring at these different levels, while acknowledging their interconnections, and noting the potential risks from ignoring integration. We end by proposing a framework to help universities and all of their members (staff and students) develop their own strategies and priorities for enhancing integration.

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什么是整合，为什么对国际化很重要？多学科评论

集成是在关系国际化中被广泛提及的一个概念，但是很少探讨其含义，并且经常假定它的好处。在本文中，我们首先回顾跨领域集成的概念，特别是教育和教育，文化间交流，健康心理学和组织研究的国际化。我们建议，可以通过考虑可以分析集成的不同级别（个人级别，社区级别和机构级别）来综合这些领域内以及跨这些领域的不同解释。然后，我们在确认它们之间的相互联系的同时，回顾了集成可以在这些不同级别上带来的多重好处，并指出了忽略集成的潜在风险。