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Cultural learning outcomes and summer study abroad
Identity and Second Language Learning: Culture, Inquiry, and Dialogic Activity in Educational Contexts (2006)
  • Heather W Allen, University of Pittsburgh
  • Veronica Dristas, University of Pittsburgh
  • Nicole A Mills, University of Pennsylvania
Abstract
This study investigated cultural learning by 194 high school students in summer study abroad programs. Quantitative analysis was used to determine if significant changes occurred in self reports of cultural, linguistic, and interpersonal challenges in the target culture; understanding of target-culture perspectives, practices, and products; and identification with native versus target culture after study abroad. Outcomes in each area were compared between homestay and non-homestay participants. This chapter was published in "Identity and Second Language Learning: Culture, Inquiry, and Dialogic Activity in Educational Contexts."
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Publication Date
2006
Editor
Miguel Mantero
Publisher
Information Age Publishing
Series
Contemporary Issues in Language Education collection
Publisher Statement
Copyright 2006 by Information Age Publishing. All rights of reproduction in any form reserved.
Citation Information
Heather W Allen, Veronica Dristas and Nicole A Mills. "Cultural learning outcomes and summer study abroad" Greenwich, CTIdentity and Second Language Learning: Culture, Inquiry, and Dialogic Activity in Educational Contexts (2006)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/nicole_mills/10/