Maximizing study abroad book

Michael and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A central purpose of this book is to question the claims commonly made about the educational benefits of study abroad. May 29, 2018 as previously mentioned different countries interpret things differently. May 29, 2018 in the book, maximizing traveling abroad msa 2nd edition, they devoted a chapter to adapting to the new culture you will experience while abroad. Aimed at students who want to make the most of their study a.

A students guide to strategies for language and culture learning and use. Open to all wsu students who have, or are planning to, study abroad. Learners in the experimental group took part in a predeparture instruction session and were given the guide. Fall 2017 maximizing study abroad section 001 just. Strategies for language and culture learning and use. The exciting series of maximizing study abroad guidebooks helps students, program professionals, and.

This is an exlibrary book and may have the usual libraryused book markings inside. Rent maximizing study abroad a students guide to strategies for language and culture learning and use 2nd edition 9780972254557 and save up to 80% on textbook rentals and 90% on used textbooks. The first publication in the series, maximizing study abroad. A students guide to strategies for language and culture learning and use r. Based on the book of the same title, this course is run like a weekly workshop and is intended to. Department of education language resource center program.

Figure 1 summarizes the learning model put forth by shively 2010. The book is organized geographically, and there are sponsor and field indexes. In taking maximizing your study abroad, i have learned a lot about the ins and outs of studying abroad. For quantities between 500 to 999 we offer a 25% discount. The learning style survey in the book, maximizing study abroad, had eleven different parts that asked questions to determine the best strategies and ways that the reader learns. Maximizing study abroad guidebook series practical and userfriendly, these guides are designed to target the specific needs of study abroad students, program professionals, and language instructors. A students guide to strategies for language and culture learning and use cohen, andrew d. The following exercise from maximizing study abroad is designed to help you to start this process. Start by drawing a circle in the middle of a piece of paper, and writing your name in the circle.

Aimed at students who want to make the most of their study abroad experience, this flexible and userfriendly guide helps students identify and use a wide variety of language and culture learning strategies. The center for global education project for learning abroad, training, and outreach plato would like to thank professor r. Maximizing study abroad 1 credit based on the book of the same title, this course is run like a weekly workshop and is intended to help you as you plan by exploring common aspects of crosscultural and intercultural experiences. Read maximizing study abroad and other books that deal with cultural learning strategies and how to make the most of your experience see reference section learn more about the united states. Once i went through the behaviors, such as respecting your elders, eating with chopsticks, and sleeping with the light on, i was. As you begin to think globally and gain a rich understanding of your host country, do not neglect to expand your understanding of american history and. The way that they communicate varies from country to country. Honors 29204920 kacy peckenpaugh and kae nelson prepare yourself for the journey, or process your experience a5er returning. Michael paige facilitating intercultural learning abroadkris lou and gabriele bosley 14 developing a global learning and living community. I did not know where to start or how to go about looking for programs.

This class has helped me understand what i am looking for in a study abroad program and what programs and additional resources are available to me as a student at vcu. Many emotions and thoughts run through a students mind while heshe is abroad, especially upon arrival. Maximizing study abroad center for advanced research on. Maximizing your study abroad university of portland.

If you prepare students for study abroad, you must use this book. This book provides information about financial assistance for us citizens and nationals to study abroad, including more than 650 listings of fellowships and paid internships for undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral students. Maximizing study abroad morgans tale of canterbury. Planning to study abroad was initially very overwhelming to me. A case study of intercultural experiences on the scholar shipadriana medinalopezportillo and riikka salonen. Removing language barriers and maximizing cultural immersion. Largequantity orders require a few extra weeks to ship.

Aimed at students who want to make the most of their study abroad experience, this flexible and userfriendly guide helps students identify and use a wide variety of language and culturelearning strategies. Published by university of minnesota center for advanced r 2002. A students guide to strategies for language and culture. This chapter examines how international students use experiential learning to improve their chinese language skills through cultural immersion in china. Center for advanced research on language acquisition carla. After taking the survey myself and gathering all the results i came up with rather surprising outcomes. Traditional metrics of enrollment increases and student selfreport, and practices of structural immersion, are being questioned as educators voice growing. The book is a good source for study abroad professionals and has the ability to provide direction for programs needing new life breathed into them, particularly at a time when budgets are shrinking, calls for accountability are increasing, and students deserve, more than ever, to have truly meaningful study abroad experiences. Michael paige and the center for advanced research on language acquisition carla at the university of minnesota for giving us. The maximizing study abroad series was created as part of a project sponsored by the center for advanced research on language acquisition at the university of minnesota and was supported in part by the u. Im finishing a book on this topic for multilingual matters. In addition to this model of technology use to maximize study abroad, the center for advanced research on language acquisition at the university of minnesota has published an excellent student and teacher guide on maximizing study abroad. For quantities between 200 to 499 we offer a 10% discount. More information about this seller contact this seller.

Book description university of minnesota center for advanced r 2222002, 2002. Before you go study abroad libguides at university of. They explained that there were three main kinds of adjustments. Finaid answering your questions books about studying abroad.

It is good for academic year and semester students to bring their notes from predeparture, the orientation manual, and maximizing study abroad book to help with the adjustment abroad. A students guide to strategies for language and culture learning and use 2nd ed. The book on preparing students, or oneself for an immersion experience overseas an experience that includes language learning and intercultural competency. After taking this class, i feel that i have a solid study abroad plan and that i will easily be able to execute this plan. We hope that many students will purchase the complete book and take advantage of all the. Maximizing your study abroad has aided in personalizing my study abroad plan. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Much in your target culture is unknown to you, so we will explore the unknowns.