‘Cosmoportism’ comes from ‘cosmoport' (see Cosmoport). It is my
philosophy of international education or the internationalization of the curriculum in the global village, which s a
spider’s web-
like world.
This philosophy is based on the understanding of the logical and natural link between ‘university’ or 'UniverCity' and ‘globality.’ ‘UniverCity’ or an authentic university is and must be a universal or global city.
"COSMOPORTISM is a way of being, living, and acting in a world that has become a
spider’s web-
like place or a global village. That way must be based on a vested interest in, and commitment to worldwide world-ready learning and understanding" (Zekeh Gbotokuma, "Global Safari." Cambridge Scholars Publishing 2015: 224-225; 233- 265; and Gbotokuma 2010: 23-31).
"COSMOPORTISM: DIRECTING THE CENTER FOR GLOBAL STUDIES AT MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Cosmoportism: Advocating for International
Education Through NAFSA" (Gbotokuma, "Global Safari," Chapter Thirteen)