Browsing by Subject "Foreign study"
Now showing items 1-11 of 11
-
Cultivating Cultural Intelligence Through Study Abroad : Mindful Communication, Knowledge of Cultural Values, and Sojourner Adaptation Skills
(2012-04)This research explores how study abroad cultivates cultural intelligence, awareness of communication styles, behaviors (verbal and nonverbal), and values, and how experiences of culture shock and re-entry shock related to ... -
Expanding Boundaries : Program Improvements for a Deeper and Richer International Experience
(2012-04)The purpose of this study was to determine if changes to the Special Education in the Scotland program would increase awareness of and sensitivity to cultural differences. -
Finding Aid for Office of Internal Programs Subject and Correspondence Files, 1975-2017
(1975)The Office of International Programs was established in July of 1981 with John Stevenson as the first director. Stevenson's primary duty was to assist the university in organizing, planning, and implementing international ... -
Globalization in China : Developing Language and Cultural Understanding Through Study Abroad
(2018-01-12)The purpose of this qualitative study is to explore how study abroad programs in China helped American students to develop their understanding of Chinese culture and inspired them to reflect on their own culture. Through ... -
Impact of a cultural immersion experience on high school students' perceptions of self and identity
(2012-10-01)The purpose of the present study was to investigate the impact that study abroad/cultural immersion had on 14 high school students from the Upper Midwest in terms of their self-concept, self-efficacy, cultural competence, ... -
Study Abroad and the Spiral of Silence : Does Encouraging Participation Create Apprehension for Those Who Don't Participate?
(2011-05)Research has shown that study abroad strengthens students' worldviews, reflective thought, and self-confidence (Kitsantas, 2004); accordingly, universities are placing greater emphasis on study abroad. However, little is ... -
Transformative Learning, Study Abroad, & Global Service-Learning in Costa Rica/Nicaragua : Program Partner and Host Community Perspectives
(2012-04)The transformative learning theory suggests that students' educational experiences in and outside of the classroom cause disorienting challenges that result in changes in their frames of reference that lead to enriching ... -
Transformative Learning, Study Abroad, & Global Service-Learning in Costa Rica/Nicaragua : Program Partner and Host Community Perspectives
(2012-04)Transformative learning can produce disorienting challenges for students resulting in changes in their frames of reference that lead to enriching the meaning of their experiences and enhancing their education. It has been ... -
Why don't more student athletes study abroad?
(University of Wisconsin--Stout. Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, 2017-04)This research focused on why student athletes tend to not studying abroad. Student athletes at the University of Wisconsin-Stout were asked to take a survey concerning why had they not gone abroad throughout their time ...