Study Abroad: The Experience of American Undergraduates by Jerry S. Carlson (Eng

Description: Study Abroad by Jerry S. Carlson, Barbara B. Burn, David Yachimowicz While it is assumed that American undergraduates who study abroad derive unique benefits from the experience, until now its actual impact has not been assessed. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description While it is assumed that American undergraduates who study abroad derive unique benefits from the experience, until now its actual impact has not been assessed. This book, which presents the findings of a long-term evaluation project, provides the kind of systematic and comprehensive data needed to document and give future guidance to programs of study abroad. Using comparative measures, the authors examine the effects of overseas study in terms of education, career, personal satisfaction, and cultural values.Undergraduates in four U.S. college and university programs involving nearly thirty European institutions were chosen for the study. The focus of the research is the role of study abroad in students acquisition of foreign language proficiency, knowledge of and concern for foreign cultures and international issues, attitudes toward their home country and its values, and career objectives and accomplishments. Student profiles indicate consistent patterns in motivation, achievement, and satisfaction that relate to the experience abroad. In their conclusion, the authors look at the implications of their findings in the context of our times and society and offer suggestions for some new directions for study abroad in the coming years. This analysis will be relevant for educational decision-makers, funding organizations, government, and the research community. Author Biography JERRY S. CARLSON is Professor of Education and Cooperating Member of the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Riverside. He is the recipient of awards from the Alexander von Humbolt Foundation for research on mental abilities and from the Council on International Educational Exchange for research in the area of international education.BARBARA B. BURN is Associate Provost for International Programs, Adjunct Professor, and teaches comparative higher education at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. She is the author of Expanding the International Dimension of Higher Education.JOHN USEEM is Professor Emeritus of Sociology at Michigan State University. He is the author of numerous articles, books and monographs and has been awarded Michigan State Universitys Distinguished Faculty Award, the Society for the Study of Social Problems Lee Founders Award for Significant Achievement Over a Distinguished Career, as well as other scholarly awards.DAVID YACHIMOWICZ is Professor of Education and Cooperating Member of the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Riverside. Table of Contents PrefaceIntroductionResearch Questions and MethodologyHow Do Students Who Study Abroad Differ from Those Who Remain on Their Home Campus?Experiences Related to the Sojourn of Study Abroad Students and Changes in Their Language ProficiencyImpacts of the Study Abroad ExperienceAnalyses of Personal and Sojourn Variables Related to Impacts of Study AbroadLong-Term Effects: A Follow-up of Study Abroad Alumni/aeThe Significance of the Studys Findings: Policy and Research ImplicationsAppendixesIndex Review ?Study Abroad: The Experience of American Undergraduates presents the findings of a long-term evaluation project examining the effects of overseas study in terms of education, career, personal satisfaction, and cultural values. Undergraduates in four U.S. college and university programs involving nearly thirty European institutions were included in the study. In their conclusion, the authors look at the implications of their findings and offer suggestions for some new directions for study abroad in the coming years.?-The Advising Quarterly"Study Abroad: The Experience of American Undergraduates presents the findings of a long-term evaluation project examining the effects of overseas study in terms of education, career, personal satisfaction, and cultural values. Undergraduates in four U.S. college and university programs involving nearly thirty European institutions were included in the study. In their conclusion, the authors look at the implications of their findings and offer suggestions for some new directions for study abroad in the coming years."-The Advising Quarterly Promotional Distilling the findings of a long-term evaluation project, this focuses on the acquisition of foreign language proficiency, knowledge of foreign cultures and attitudes toward them, concern with international issues, attitudes towards their own country, and career objectives and accomplishments. Long Description While it is assumed that American undergraduates who study abroad derive unique benefits from the experience, until now its actual impact has not been assessed. This book, which presents the findings of a long-term evaluation project, provides the kind of systematic and comprehensive data needed to document and give future guidance to programs of study abroad. Using comparative measures, the authors examine the effects of overseas study in terms of education, career, personal satisfaction, and cultural values. Undergraduates in four U.S. college and university programs involving nearly thirty European institutions were chosen for the study. The focus of the research is the role of study abroad in students acquisition of foreign language proficiency, knowledge of and concern for foreign cultures and international issues, attitudes toward their home country and its values, and career objectives and accomplishments. Student profiles indicate consistent patterns in motivation, achievement, and satisfaction that relate to the experience abroad. In their conclusion, the authors look at the implications of their findings in the context of our times and society and offer suggestions for some new directions for study abroad in the coming years. This analysis will be relevant for educational decision-makers, funding organizations, government, and the research community. Review Quote "Study Abroad: The Experience of American Undergraduates presents the findings of a long-term evaluation project examining the effects of overseas study in terms of education, career, personal satisfaction, and cultural values. Undergraduates in four U.S. college and university programs involving nearly thirty European institutions were included in the study. In their conclusion, the authors look at the implications of their findings and offer suggestions for some new directions for study abroad in the coming years." The Advising Quarterly Promotional "Headline" Distilling the findings of a long-term evaluation project, this focuses on the acquisition of foreign language proficiency, knowledge of foreign cultures and attitudes toward them, concern with international issues, attitudes towards their own country, and career objectives and accomplishments. Details ISBN0313273855 Author David Yachimowicz Short Title STUDY ABROAD Pages 264 Series Discographies Language English ISBN-10 0313273855 ISBN-13 9780313273858 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 370.196 Series Number 37 Year 1990 Country of Publication United States Place of Publication Westport Illustrations black & white illustrations Subtitle The Experience of American Undergraduates Imprint Praeger Publishers Inc DOI 10.1604/9780313273858 UK Release Date 1990-08-27 AU Release Date 1990-08-27 NZ Release Date 1990-08-27 US Release Date 1990-08-27 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Publication Date 1990-08-27 Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Audience Age 7-17 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:7077480;

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