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Heinzmann, Sybille; Künzle, Roland; Schallhart, Nicole; Müller, Marianne – Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad, 2015
Skills in several foreign languages are among the core competencies demanded in today's multicultural, mobile and connected society. Foreign language teaching must promote the development of intercultural competence (IC) and adaptability. The present study was carried out in Switzerland among upper secondary school students, many of whom are…
Descriptors: Study Abroad, Intercultural Communication, Secondary School Students, Second Language Learning
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Rexeisen, Richard J. – Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad, 2013
As research on the effectiveness of study abroad programs continues to evolve, the author notes a gradual shift in focus from "Is study abroad effective?" to "What can be done to improve the quality of the study abroad experience?" (e.g., Pederson, 2010; Shaheen, 2004). The author writes that he believes this broadened…
Descriptors: Study Abroad, Educational Research, Sensitivity Training, Intercultural Programs