Title

Intercultural Interactions Outside the Classroom: Narratives on a US Campus

Authors

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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