From study abroad to education abroad : language proficiency, intercultural competence, and diversity / Senta Goertler and Theresa Schenker

Author:: Goertler, Senta
Published:: New York, NY : Routledge, 2021.
Copyright Date:: ©2021
Physical Description:: 1 online resource
Additional Creators:: Schenker, Theresa

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"Comprehensive and evidence-based, this book presents the best practices for designing and sustaining study abroad programs to maximize the outcomes and benefits of education abroad for all students. Distilling the history, research, and variations of study abroad programs, Goertler and Schenker provide a clear-eyed analysis of the lessons learned and the common obstacles associated with education abroad. Organized in three parts-the state of education abroad in the U.S.; research on education abroad outcomes; and best practices-Goertler and Schenker demonstrate the benefits of long-term study abroad for the development of advanced language skills and intercultural competence, and the need for diversity in participation. Chapters offer theory-based, practice-proven recommendations to invigorate, innovate, and implement successful study abroad programs that are sustainable and ethically engage with the local community. The authors discuss design features to maximize language proficiency and intercultural competence. Grounded in up-to-date research and theory, the book responds to the challenges associated with long-term education abroad programs and provides recommendations on (re)invigorating long-term programs and diversifying participation in education abroad. From Study Abroad to Education Abroad is vital reading for academics, researchers and students in the fields of language education and education policy, as well as practitioners, such as language program coordinators and education abroad administrators"--

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9780429290893 electronic book
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