Gezer, Bilge Nur2024-01-162024-01-162024-012024-012024-01-16https://hdl.handle.net/11693/114030Cataloged from PDF version of article.Thesis (Master's): Bilkent University, Graduate School of Education, İhsan Doğramacı Bilkent University, 2024.Includes bibliographical references (leaves 108-117).In an era of increasing interconnectedness of the global community, fostering international mindedness has become significant for individuals. Grounded in the principles of multilingualism, intercultural understanding, and global engagement; this study aims to find out the representations of international mindedness by analyzing the Grade 9 English coursebook published by Republic of Türkiye Ministry of National Education. Through a qualitative content analysis, this research emphasizes the role of coursebooks, which are widely used at high schools in Türkiye to maintain consistency in educational content. The findings highlighted a possible relation between international mindedness and Learner Centered ideology, contributing to the holistic development of individuals who are not only academically proficient but also socially conscious and culturally sensitive to global issues. By analyzing the Grade 9 English coursebook, the research also revealed how international mindedness is integrated into the English curriculum, offering insights for educators and policymakers to raise internationally-minded individuals.xi, 118 leaves : illustrations (color), tables ; 30 cm.Englishinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessInternational mindednessGlobal engagementIntercultural understandingMultilingualismCurriculum ideologiesThesisB108562