The grades which foreign students receive are not always based on the same criteria as the grades assigned to native American students. The use of standardized test scores provides a common data base from which to evaluate the relative proficiency level of foreign students. This study examines the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and…

This study investigates the social interaction between foreign students and American students. Data were collected through interviews with foreign students and two roughly equivalent forms of a questionnaire; one designed for foreign students and the other for American students. Analysis of the data shows that although social contacts between the…

The German-American Conference on Educational Exchange was held in Germany from June 12-23, 1972. Participants included admissions officers, registrars, foreign student advisors, English and German-as-a-second language specialists, study-abroad advisors, and governmental agency personnel concerned with the problems of international educational…

In the last 5 years, applicants to U.S. medical schools have increased by 72 percent while entering places increased by 27 percent. Some of the applicants who are rejected from U.S. medical schools may contemplate the pursuit of medical education in another country. Foreign medical education, however, seems to present more problems than solutions,…

This report reviews policies and services developed at the University of Washington, Seattle for international students, assesses the adequacy of the service and recommends changes that are needed. Recommendations cover six areas: general, support services, admissions, financial resources, English as a second language, and governmental regulatory…

The effect of sentence length and syntactic structure on the repeatability of sentences by native and foreign speakers of English was investigated in this study using 18 native English speakers, 30 advanced foreign students, and 114 intermediate level foreign students. Eighty-four sentences were presented for repetition, varying according to word…

This report focuses on the problems and needs of foreign students in Washington's colleges and universities. A brief historical review, a survey of international student programs in Washington institutions of Higher Education and a survey of international students all supported by tables of statistical data. Recommendations are offered in the area…

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) was administered to 26 deaf students (approximately 18 years of age) to determine (1) whether deaf children of deaf parents (DP), as users of American Sign Language and as possessors of a shared code, would outperform deaf children of hearing parents (HP); (2) whether the performance of DP…

An assessment of the international movement of persons in the fields of science and technology is presented in this book issued by UNESCO in 1971 on the basis of questionnaire responses. The first questionnaire used was concerned with travel by scientists, engineers, and technicians; and the second dealt with foreign students in international…

The multi-media packages on the ethnic groups in Toronto are an attempt to introduce Toronto teachers, especially teachers of English as a second language, to some of the cultures and societies from which their students come. This paper is an introduction to the multi-media package on China. In the preparation of the guide certain themes and…

The Greek immigrant student finds adjustment to the American education system difficult and bewildering. This paper reveals the cultural and educational background of the immigrant so teachers may better understand student behavior and thereby help the foreign student through the transition period. In Greece, education is a privilege of the…

This report presents a study describing and comparing two groups of students who speak English as a first or second language: "New Canadians" (those students born outside Canada) and "Canadian Born" students. Emphasizing the collection of background information on the overall student population, an extensive Student Background…

A study explaining the cultural and educational background of Italian immigrants is presented in order that Toronto teachers may better understand the newcomers and their behavior. The largest number of immigrants in Toronto are from Southern Italy where the standard of living is exceptionally low and cultural traditions exert a strong influence…

Arguing that foreign students must be understood in terms of the actual academic and social milieu of the particular college or community rather than on sweeping psychological or social generalizations, the author suggests colleges aid them in tailor-making their own programs of orientation and continued support. (JT)

This study identifies some significant differences in the adjustment problems of different national groups enrolled in an American university. It also investigates significant differences among the groups on particular demographic and social interaction variables. The results suggest a need for more sophisticated statistical analyses in research…