The Foreign Student: Better Understanding for Better Teaching.

Shana'a, Joyce

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ERIC Number: EJ198265

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1978

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The Foreign Student: Better Understanding for Better Teaching.

Shana'a, Joyce

Improving College and University Teaching, v26 n4 p243-46 Fall 1978

Recognition of some of the variations in educational backgrounds and life-styles of foreign stduents--particularly those from developing nations--could ease the communication difficulties they face when studying in American universities. Observations of language problems, counseling problems, class behavior, and social customs are offered. (JMD)

Descriptors: College Students, Communication Problems, Cultural Differences, Developing Nations, Educationally Disadvantaged, Foreign Student Advisers, Foreign Students, Higher Education, Language Handicaps, Student Behavior, Student Problems

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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