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ADAPTATION TO THE UNITED STATES ACADEMIC CULTURE FOR INTERNA IBD

MEI ZHONG
COGNELLA ACADEMIC PUBLISHING
03 / 2019
9781516536238
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Sinopsis

Adaptation to the United States Academic Culture for International Studentsáprovides readers with engaging articles that illuminate key differences between the culture of America and that of foreign nations, especially with regard to the higher education system. The collection empowers students to analyze and discuss cultural differences, develop skillsets that will help them thrive in the American educational system, and build their cross-cultural communication skills and competencies.áThe anthology is divided into three parts. In Part I, students are introduced to cultural concepts, key terms and ideas in human communication, and the main cultural differences international students are likely to discover when studying at a university in the United States. Part II focuses on cross-cultural adaptation, featuring articles about interacting with American professors, time management, effective study and attendance habits, and America&rsquo,s emphasis on academic integrity. The final part includes readings that examine nonverbal communication and the relationship between language and culture.áFeaturing invaluable content and scholarly insight,áAdaptation to the United States Academic Culture for International Studentsáis an ideal resource for students who&rsquo,ve recently begun studies in the U.S., as well as university programs that seek to support the adaptation and overall experience of international students at their institution.Mei Zhongáearned her Ph.D. from Kent State University. She is an associate professor in the School of Journalism and Media Studies at San Diego State University, where she also serves as the advisor for the international studies minor in the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts. Dr. Zhong has been involved in promoting international education for over 20 years and serves as a faculty coordinator for several educational exchange programs between SDSU and international universities. In addition, she has served as the president of the Association for Chinese Communication Studies, an affiliated organization of the National Communication Association.

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