The effect of study abroad on intercultural competence among undergraduate college students
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Approved: ____________________________________ Ernest T. Pascarella ____________________________________ Professor, Educational Policy and Leadership Studies ____________________________________ Date
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International Educational Experience and Intercultural Competence
A large-scale research study on the impact of overseas experience for undergraduate professional school students showed significant change in several dimensions of intercultural competence, including open-mindedness and emotional resilience, as a result of international study. Attitude change differed by length of study abroad term. Measured dimensions of intercultural competence are valuable f...
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