ERIC Number: EJ1349502
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Publication Date: 2021
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Intercultural Competence Gains from Study Abroad in India
Krishnan, Lata A.; Diatta-Holgate, Horane; Calahan, Charles A.
Teaching and Learning in Communication Sciences & Disorders, v5 n2 Article 6 2021
Participation in a study abroad program to Zambia with intentional intercultural activities embedded in the course curriculum has been shown to enhance cultural competence as measured by the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI®) (Krishnan, Masters, Holgate, Wang & Calahan, 2017). The purpose of this study was to assess whether a new program to India, developed using a. similar model, was effective in increasing student intercultural competence and to compare student outcomes with the previous program to evaluate possible differences in outcomes related to the destination country. Participants included 21 students who participated in the SLHS in India study abroad program, and 20 students who have not travelled abroad. Quantitative data included a pre- and post-program administration of the IDI® for both groups. Qualitative data included pre-departure and final reflection papers completed by participants in the intervention group. Results indicated a significant increase in intercultural competence in the intervention group and no change in score in the control group participants. The increase in group score is similar to increases seen in students who had travelled to Zambia. Results indicate that an intensive, service learning study abroad program can be a mechanism for students to enhance intercultural competence, possibly regardless of destination country.
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Study Abroad, Program Effectiveness, College Students, Majors (Students), Speech Language Pathology, Measures (Individuals), Scores, Foreign Countries, Program Descriptions, Learning Activities, World Views, Service Learning, Experiential Learning, Outcomes of Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: India
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Intercultural Development Inventory
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