"The purpose of this paper is to describe what appears to be a successful experiment in teaching levels of diction recently carried out in the freshman composition courses for EFL students at Southern Illinois University." (Author/FWB)

Paper Presented at the Council of Academic Societies Conference, Washington, D. C., October 2-5, 1968.

Factors which cause stress in foreign students attending American schools are identified and discussed (language, social mores, sex roles, religion, class consciousness, education background, family nativism). Warning signs of stress and preventive measures are also addressed. (DC)

The desirability of international education is emphasized. The roots of many current problems have international dimensions, and the search for the solution must be sought at that level. One way to add international literacy into a curriculum is to introduce international perspectives into existing courses. (MLW)

Issues involved in international educational exchange include (1) goals and purposes for international cooperative programs; (2) standards in program design and administration; (3) the role of employers and governments; (4) reciprocity; and (5) the enrollment of foreign students as full-time co-op students in United States Schools. (SK)

Criticizes Brown's (TESOL Quarterly, 1980) optimal distance model of target language acquisition for having neglected the issue of possibly harmful effects of sociocultural factors upon learners. A distinction is made between second and foreign language learners' motivations. Pedagogic implications are drawn. (Author/AMH)

Constitutional protections must not yield to the political passions of the moment. As a result of Narenji, in international crises foreign citizens temporarily in the United States are in jeopardy of being singled out to prove their individual blamelessness. (Journal availability: Dennis & Company, 251 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14203.) (MSE)

Examples of deceptive recruitment are highlighted in a review of questionable practices used to attract students both from within the United States and abroad. Major issues for action are identified as sacrificing quality for numbers, the hiring of marketing consultants, professional training of admissions directors, and federal regulation.…

Urges community colleges to reexamine their responsibilities to meet the financial, information, counseling, and curriculum needs of foreign students, and lists several elements in ensuring that this growing constituency receives a quality educational experience. (RC)

With over 500,000 foreign students in United States colleges and universities, the Immigration and Naturalization Service is piloting a program to monitor the activities of foreign students and scholars. The Coordinated Interagency Partnership Regulating International Students is being tried with 10,000 students in Alabama, Georgia, North…

Data from 5 Indonesian, 5 Thai, 21 Singaporean, and 85 Malaysian students in a New Zealand college were obtained through interviews, surveys, and observations. Differences in level and style of teacher-student interaction, difficulties learning English, perceptions of local students, lack of a common experience, and acculturation were the issues…

Foreign students (n=709) at 10 Western Australia universities were surveyed for their opinions of 5 quality dimensions of educational services: tangibles, reliability, empathy, assurance, and responsiveness. It was found that students who had been longest in Australia, and students from Singapore and Malaysia had the most negative views about…

Used focus groups and an exit survey to assess the attitudes of undergraduate students (n=26) toward communicating with their international teaching assistants (ITAs). Results show that lack of willingness on the part of students to communicate with ITAs may be problematic for both students and ITAs. (SLD)

Describes the Student and Visitor Exchange Information System (SEVIS). SEVIS legislation requires institutions to report electronically foreign students' identities and addresses, as well as visa and other information. Reports on updates to the legislation that are being enacted as a result of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Includes…