Addresses ways in which developing countries can participate in international educational activities and proposes the development of a research and advisory center for those countries that are sending students abroad to improve their technological capability, as many Mediterranean countries are doing. (SLD)

Many Middle Eastern students in Western graduate programs in higher education wish to undertake evaluations of home country institutions, but their approaches reflect significant cultural differences. Issues confronting students and supervisors in this context are discussed, and a relatively recent "fourth generation" approach to…

A survey of 111 Asian students attending three South Australian universities found varied reasons for studying in Australia, four distinct student segments, but no dominant selection criteria. About one-quarter experienced communication problems, homesickness, or loneliness. Study-related difficulties varied, related to segment. A large minority…

Provides an annotated bibliography of seven documents related to English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) instruction in community colleges. Presents articles related to minority students, problems that they encounter, and strategies to improve the instruction of ESL students. (AJL)

Reports and interprets the results of a survey of international graduate students' attitudes toward English. The functions and varieties of English are considered and the worldwide role of English is discussed. Research suggests that students lack awareness of issues such as nativization of English. (Author/JL)

In 18 years, over 260,000 Chinese students have left China to study abroad, and only about one-third have returned. Their flight is compounding the devastation of China's knowledge and talent pool that began with Mao Ze-dong. China is encouraging study abroad, to rectify the loss of a generation of academics, and is most interested in science and…

Presents statistical evidence of the progress of African Americans in institutions of higher education in the United States. Statistics measure educational equality, doctoral degree awards, student loan eligibility, numbers of blacks from African nations enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities, and liberal arts degree awards. (GR)

Presents a case study of three international students' social, cultural, and study experiences in an Australian business communication class (conveyed through drawings), and some questions and concerns they raised in this context. Found that students not only have a pragmatic view of their education, but also have specific expectations and goals…

Examines factors influencing socialization of foreign students enrolled in United States law schools. Discusses emotional problems commonly experienced by foreign law students and difficulties they may have in adjusting to American culture, finding a meaningful role in law student community, adjusting to and being socialized through law school…

The authors surveyed 49 U.S. fellowship programs in family medicine. Although foreign physicians are encouraged by the American Academy of Family Practice to come to the United States, this study shows that it is extremely difficult for these physicians to find programs willing to act as host. (Author/MLW)

Describes the library skills component of the Intensive English Program at Cornell University, a program designed to improve the English-language skills of non-English-speaking potential college students. Development of the library skills program, problems, and assignments are discussed, and 10 rules for effective communication with international…

Describes the research paper course component of the Intensive English Program at Cornell University, a program designed to improve the English-language skills of non-English-speaking potential college students. Topics covered include cultural differences in assumptions and expectations regarding education, cooperation between instructors and…

This paper compares the performance of China and the United States at the high-school-level International Mathematical Olympiad, focusing specifically on the United States' short training period and lack of women team members. Ways in which the United States benefits from Chinese mathematical talent are described. (JDD)

An annual survey reports a 2.9 percent rise in the number of foreign students in the United States, with Asians accounting for over half. Tables based on the survey indicate the institutions with the largest enrollments, distribution by field of study, source countries, and state totals. (MSE)

Analysis of TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores for 32,467 graduate school applicants, all nonnative speakers of English, revealed that students in the two key major-field groups, humanities/social sciences and biological/physical sciences, performed better on reading passages related to their own groups than on other passages.…