Notes that the basic elements of the English article system are best taught to foreign technical writing students over an extended period of time. Outlines a teaching method that emphasizes reducing errors that native English speakers perceive as wrong rather than teaching the nuances by which native writers fine tune their relationship with their…

Considers the task of providing counseling and support services to foreign students attending American colleges and universities. Discusses differences between American and foreign students. Lists five specific recommendations for persons working to help foreign students make the transition to American schools. (NB)

In addition to acquiring communicative competence, teaching assistants who speak English as a second language must learn human relations skills, and how to teach content through appropriate teaching methods and skills that will help them bridge the cultural and language differences they experience in U.S. institutions of higher education. (CB)

A study of the usefulness of several diagnostic tests for selecting students to enter a civil engineering program found that the tests were not appropriate and that tests should be developed specifically for civil engineering. (MSE)

Proposes a preparatory learning skills curriculum that integrates linguistic, educational, and cultural adjustment in a single course. Describes using the curriculum to assist Malaysian students planning to come to the United States to study. Claims that the curriculum helps students bridge cultures, a major task for international students. (SKC)

Discusses cultural diversity from an international perspective, taking into account two contemporary immigrant groups: international students and Indochinese refugees. Reviews the backgrounds, needs, challenges to counselors, and strengths of these two groups in the hope this overview will give relevancy to many cross-cultural counseling concepts.…

Government, university, and private foundation officials are worried about the effects of the tax law on graduate students. The National Science Foundation is considering compensating students for the amount of new taxes they will owe. Foreign students are expected to incur substantial increases in U.S. taxes. (MLW)

Reports on a study of international studies programs in two-year colleges. Presents survey findings regarding courses and programs in international trade, foreign arts and cultures, and foreign languages; college-community interaction; cross-cultural extracurricular activities; foreign students; outside funding; and government interaction. (DMM)

Presents a procedure for developing an International Employment Service for students wanting overseas employment as well as foreign students wanting to work in the United States. Includes information on visas, employment opportunities, and job search methods. (JAC)

Foreign student enrollments in US postsecondary institutions have increased tenfold in the last 25 years. The changing characteristics of foreign students and how the enrollments have risen despite changing immigration regulations that have restrained migration are described. (Author/MLW)

A survey of PhD, MS, and postbaccalaureate Pharm D students in schools of pharmacy was conducted, and the American and foreign students were compared. A much higher percentage of foreign students selected academia as a career aspiration than did Americans. (Author/MLW)

Cultural and language barriers facing foreign teaching assistants are discussed. Universities may test the spoken English ability of foreign graduate students and train currently employed foreign teaching assistants through lectures, tapes, and demonstration of teaching skills; information on American campus life; and English practice. Follow-up…

Investigated patterns of presenting problems, counselor contacts, and "no-shows" for international and American students. Results showed group differences in the pattern of counselor contacts only. (Author)

Focuses on national differences in the numbers of students from selected Asian countries who undertake higher education abroad. Contrasts the development approach and the world-systems approach in national educational systems. Compares and presents a cross-sectional model of patterns, national levels, and determinants of sending students abroad.…

The method for modifying existing training courses for international students that is described includes conducting audience and needs analysis; matching audience needs to existing course objectives; and material modification. Specific modifications helpful in redesigning course materials are discussed. (MBR)