Event Title
The Effect of Study Abroad on Language Development and Intercultural Competence
Location
CSU Ballroom
Start Date
20-4-2015 2:00 PM
End Date
20-4-2015 3:30 PM
Student's Major
World Languages and Cultures
Student's College
Arts and Humanities
Mentor's Name
Elizabeth Harsma
Mentor's Email Address
elizabeth.harsma@mnsu.edu
Mentor's Department
World Languages and Cultures
Mentor's College
Arts and Humanities
Description
The topic of this research is to understand the effect of study abroad on language learning and intercultural competence. As the number of U.S. students who study abroad increases, along with the cost of higher education, understanding the value of a study abroad experience becomes more and more important. Conclusions were drawn from a review of the research literature and interviews with students who have studied abroad. Overall, the literature suggests that students who study language abroad increase their cultural competence and language proficiency more so than their non-study abroad counterparts. Results from the student interviews are pending.
The Effect of Study Abroad on Language Development and Intercultural Competence
CSU Ballroom
The topic of this research is to understand the effect of study abroad on language learning and intercultural competence. As the number of U.S. students who study abroad increases, along with the cost of higher education, understanding the value of a study abroad experience becomes more and more important. Conclusions were drawn from a review of the research literature and interviews with students who have studied abroad. Overall, the literature suggests that students who study language abroad increase their cultural competence and language proficiency more so than their non-study abroad counterparts. Results from the student interviews are pending.
Recommended Citation
Anderson, Kate. "The Effect of Study Abroad on Language Development and Intercultural Competence." Undergraduate Research Symposium, Mankato, MN, April 20, 2015.
https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/urs/2015/poster_session_B/47
