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internationalization
The process by which something (e.g., a company, a market, a university) takes on an international orientation or is expanded beyond national borders.
Die Internationalisierung der Wirtschaft führt zu einem stärkeren globalen Wettbewerb.
The internationalization of the economy leads to stronger global competition.
The word shows a typical German word-formation process: from the adjective 'international' (international), the verb 'internationalisieren' (to internationalize) is formed. With the ending '-ung', this becomes the noun 'Internationalisierung' (internationalization), which describes the process or the result.
Viele Universitäten internationalisieren ihre Studienprogramme.
Many universities are internationalizing their degree programs.
The noun is very often used with a genitive attribute to specify what is being internationalized. Alternatively, the preposition 'von' (of) with the dative can also be used.
Die Internationalisierung der Märkte stellt kleine Unternehmen vor Herausforderungen.
The internationalization of markets poses challenges for small companies.
In connection with 'Internationalisierung' (internationalization), verbs that describe a process are often used. Common combinations are 'die Internationalisierung vorantreiben' (to drive forward internationalization), 'fördern' (to promote), or 'unterstützen' (to support).
Das Unternehmen möchte seine Internationalisierung weiter vorantreiben.
The company wants to further drive forward its internationalization.
This word belongs to technical and written language. It is found especially in texts from the fields of business, politics, academia, and education.
In dem Fachartikel wird die Internationalisierung der Forschung thematisiert.
The academic article addresses the internationalization of research.
globalization
'Globalisierung' and 'Internationalisierung' both describe developments that go beyond national borders. 'Globalisierung' is the broader term: it refers to increasing worldwide connection and interdependence in many areas. 'Internationalisierung' more often means that a particular thing becomes more international, for example a company, a university, or a market. The words can be confused especially in business and education. As a guide: 'Globalisierung' describes the large-scale worldwide change, while 'Internationalisierung' describes the targeted orientation of a single organization or area toward other countries.
Die Universität plant die Internationalisierung ihrer Studiengänge.
The university is planning the internationalization of its degree programs.
Die Globalisierung verändert, wie Menschen arbeiten und miteinander handeln.
Globalization is changing how people work and trade with one another.