This project grew out of author Virginia Gonzalez's experiences as
an international graduate student in the United States and her
vested interest in mentoring international students and conducting
ESL research. In Second Language Learning, Professor Gonzalez
argues that there is a growing need for American educators who can
better serve a diverse international student body. This book
focuses on the major factors affecting international graduate
students' successful cultural adaptation, which leads to higher
levels of academic English language proficiency and academic
achievement. Topics are discussed from a psychological viewpoint of
the effects of social, cultural, cognitive, and linguistic factors
on the adaptation process to a new social and academic environment:
the American college culture. The book presents data-based and
personal recommendations for international graduate students,
administrators, and faculty at U.S. universities. Practical
strategies recommended for helping international graduate students
achieve a successful adaptation to the new academic and social
environment are supported by literature, real-life examples, and
group data derived from a survey research study representing
students from different countries of origin, in different academic
disciplines, and at different stages in their graduate studies.
General
| Imprint: |
University Press of America
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
December 2004 |
| First published: |
September 2004 |
| Authors: |
Virginia Gonzalez
|
| Dimensions: |
228 x 169 x 17mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
216 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-7618-2790-0 |
| Categories: |
Books
Promotions
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| LSN: |
0-7618-2790-0 |
| Barcode: |
9780761827900 |
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