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Publication Date: 2009
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A Preliminary Look at International Students in MSW Field Placements at Nonurban U.S. Campuses
Zunz, Sharyn J.; Oil, Karen R.
Journal of Social Work Education, v45 n1 p131-137 Win 2009
International students are a valuable asset to MSW programs and deserve faculty support. However, sustaining international students in their field placements can be especially challenging for programs in nonurban settings. This article begins a discussion of what might enhance such students' field internships by reporting the experiences of the authors and some of their colleagues, examining the literature, and assessing survey responses from a small sample of field coordinators. Issues surrounding communication, transportation, and cross-cultural competency are explored. (Contains 1 table.)
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Foreign Students, Graduate Students, Social Work, Masters Degrees, Cultural Awareness, Teacher Role, Teacher Student Relationship, Internship Programs, Barriers, Field Experience Programs, Language Skills, English (Second Language), Transportation, Cultural Differences, Student Needs
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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