Intercultural Interactions Outside the Classroom: Narratives on a US Campus

    Authors

    X. Y. Lehto; L. P. A. Cai; X. X. Fu;Y. Chen

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    J. Coll. Stud. Dev.

    Keywords

    INTERGROUP CONTACT; STUDENTS; Education & Educational Research; Psychology, Applied

    Abstract

    This study provides a picture of the interactional experiences between domestic and international undergraduate students outside the classroom on a US campus. Based on 9 focus group sessions, 8 distinctive themes emerged as a result. The study revealed some similarities but many differences between domestic and international students, illuminating the lack of and barriers to intercultural learning. The findings highlight the challenges and opportunities currently faced on US campuses, thereby making a timely contribution to efforts at developing students' readiness to be successful in a global and multicultural environment.

    Journal Title

    Journal of College Student Development

    Volume

    55

    Issue/Number

    8

    Publication Date

    1-1-2014

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    837

    Last Page

    853

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000344821200007

    ISSN

    0897-5264

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