Preparing to study abroad : learning to cross cultures /

"This book is designed to help you prepare for your study abroad experience so you can get the most from it, and gain critical intercultural skills while crossing cultures. It offers strategies for learning about and exploring cultural differences and similarities of the country you will visit;...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Duke, Steven Taylor, 1965- (Autor)
Otros Autores: Reinemund, Steven S., 1948- (writer of foreword.), Bouyer, Ken (writer of foreword.)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Sterling, Virginia : Stylus, 2014.
Edición:First edition.
Temas:
Foreign study.
Intercultural communication.
Études à l'étranger.
EDUCATION > Essays.
EDUCATION > Organizations & Institutions.
EDUCATION > Reference.
Foreign study
Intercultural communication
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • What is cross-cultural engagement?
  • Why cross-cultural engagement is often limited, and some strategies to increase it
  • Visible dimensions of culture: food, art, clothing, music, and holidays
  • Visible dimensions of culture: infrastructure, technology, and shopping
  • Less visible elements of culture: relationships
  • Less visible elements of culture: communication styles, religion, and time
  • Your identity
  • Culture shock and cross-cultural adjustment
  • Additional student profiles
  • Conclusions
  • Appendix: Things to know before you go.

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