A report on the influx of scientists, engineers, and physicians from abroad is presented to assess recent trends in terms of numbers, occupations, and national backgrounds. Both immigrant and nonimmigrant components are included. Descriptions are made in connection with migration patterns, aliens adjusted to immigrant status, demographic…

Of a questionnaire sent to 1700 Asian students enrolled in the 1970 spring semester at Los angeles City College, 659 (38%) responded. Returns were mostly from those of Japanese or Chinese ancestry who were categorized as (1) foreign-born, (2) native-born, and (3) those from Hawaii. A distinct language barrier between the foreign-born and…

The mass media were analyzed as agents of socialization in a questionnaire study of 80 foreign student couples. Results indicated the availability of mass media to foreign student families was high, but that patterns of usage were related to English proficiency. Native English speakers were more likely to watch television for relaxation while…

The events surrounding the olympiad are discussed, test results are given, and the problems on the test are listed. (MP)

The health education needs of developing nations are different from those of developed nations; therefore, specific assignments in health education programs should be geared to the needs of foreign students planning to return to their home countries upon graduation. (MM)

Describes a model learning center established in a suburban school district near Chicago for bilingual and non-English speaking school students in grades 1-8. (SB)

Examines issues involved in preparing foreign students, who attended American colleges and universities, for the cultural and professional adjustments they will face when they return to their home countries. Reentry challenges are discussed and seminars or workshops are recommended as programs to help prepare foreign students for their return…

The Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools was established to identify foreign nurse graduates who would be likely to pass the registered nurse licensing exam and to ensure high quality nursing care for the American public. (JOW)

Explored differences in needs and perceptions between male and female undergraduate international students, using subjects (N=96) who were incoming undergraduate international students. Differences were found in the way female and male students saw themselves with females questioning their self-efficacy and males not questioning. Females were…

Questions how far individual schools can go to initiate intercultural work and deal with foreign students. Evaluates the efforts of an organization (the "Regionale Arbeitsstellen") designed to help foreign students and the intercultural activities of three schools. Concludes that possibilities do exist for schools to promote…

Data are given for the numbers and proportions of foreign students in the 78 U.S. colleges and universities with the largest foreign enrollments, numerical and proportional changes in the last year by field of study, and the number of students coming from each of 65 countries in each state. (MSE)

Problems in the use of foreign graduate students as teaching assistants include cumbersome language proficiency testing, limited English proficiency, internal struggles in training programs, and rapidly increasing foreign graduate student enrollments. (MSE)

The admissions counselor who admits foreign students is seen as an expert on the intricacies and patterns of international education. Organization is the key to the admissions counselor's work. (MLW)

Examines some of the educational bases underlying the difficulties English as a second language pose for Japanese and other foreign students and how these affect instructional approaches for technical writing teachers. Discusses three factors to keep in mind when teaching foreign students: technical and semitechnical terms, grammar, and rhetoric.…

Examines the development of the egocentric factor of self-esteem within the context of the acculturation process that immigrant children experience and shows how their self-esteem affects second language acquisition. (EKN)