Assessing the Impact of a Strategies-Based Curriculum on Language and Culture Learning Abroad
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https://doi.org/10.36366/frontiers.v10i1.144Keywords:
Assessment, Language, Cultural Learning, Education Abroad, Strategies-Based CurriculumAbstract
The purpose of this study was to explore the impact of the study abroad experience, in general, and the impact of a curriculum intervention, in particular, on students’ intercultural development, second language acquisition, and employment of learning strategies related to language and culture. Cohen and Paige – two of the authors of this article – were the senior authors of a three-volume set of guidebooks, the Maximizing Study Abroad Guides which were intended to enhance overseas students’ language and culture learning through a strategies-based approach. By utilizing a scientifically rigorous set of research procedures, we sought to ascertain the impact and efficacy of the Students’ Guide – one of the volumes in the series – as well as to test a set of hypotheses about the learning outcomes associated with study abroad.
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Brislin, R. W., & Yoshida, T. (Eds.) (1994). Improving intercultural interactions: Modules for cross-cultural training programs. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Brown, H. D. (1991). Breaking the language barrier. Yarmouth, ME: Intercultural Press.
Browne, M. W., & Cudeck, R. (1989). Single sample cross-validation indices for covariance structures. Multivariate Behavioral Research, 24, 445-455.
Chao, M. (2001). Research on U.S. students study abroad: An update 1988-2000. Los Angeles, CA: The Center for Global Education, University of Southern California.[Final editing, online publication, and introduction by The Center for Global Education, Gary Rhodes, Director]. http://www.usc.edu/dept/education/globaled/ro/book_research_chao.htm
Cohen, A. D. (1990). Language learning: Insights for learners, teachers, and researchers. NY: Newbury House/Harper Collins.
Cohen, A. D., & Chi, J. C. (2001). Language Strategy Use Survey. Minneapolis, MN:Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition, University of Minnesota. Downloadable from the CARLA website: http://www.carla.umn.edu/about/profiles/Cohen
Cohen, A. D., & Shively, R. (2003). Speech Act Measure of Language Gain. Minneapolis, MN: Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition, University of Minnesota.
Cohen, A. D., Paige, R. M., Kappler, B., Demmessie, M., Weaver, S. J., Chi, J.C., & Lassegard, J. P. (2003). Maximizing study abroad: A language instructor’s guide to strategies for language and culture learning and use. Minneapolis, MN: Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition, University of Minnesota.
Comp, D. (ed.) (2004). Research on U.S. students study abroad: An update, volume III, 2001-2003, with updates to the 1989 and volume II editions 2000-2003. Los Angeles, CA: The Center for Global Education, University of Southern California. [Final editing, online publication, and introduction by The Center for Global Education, Gary Rhodes, Director]. http://www.usc.edu/dept/education/ globaled/ro/book_research_comp.html
Cushner, K., & Brislin. R. W. (1997). Improving intercultural interactions: Modules for cross-cultural training programs. Vol. 2. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Freed, B. (1995). Second language acquisition in a study abroad context. Philadelphia: John Benjamins.
Freed, B. F., Dewey, D. P., Segalowitz, N. S., & Halter, R. H. (2004). The Language Contact Profile. Studies in Second Language Acquisition, 26 (2), 349-356.
Hammer, M. R. (1999). A measure of intercultural sensitivity: The Intercultural Development Inventory. In S. M. Fowler & M. G. Mumford (Eds.), The intercultural sourcebook (Vol. 2, pp. 61-72). Yarmouth, ME: Intercultural Press.
Hammer, M. R., & Bennett, M. J. (1998, 2001). The Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) manual. Portland, OR: Intercultural Communication Institute.
Hammer, M. R., Bennett, M. J. & Wiseman, R. (2003). Measuring intercultural sensitivity: The Intercultural Development Inventory. International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 27, 421-443.
Hess, D. J. (1997). Studying abroad/learning abroad: An abridged version of the whole world guide to intercultural learning. Yarmouth, ME: Intercultural Press.
International Institute of Education (2004). Open doors 2002-2003. New York: IIE.
Jöreskog, K. G., & Sörbom, D. (1984). LISREL-VI users’ guide (3rd ed.). Mooresville, IN: Scientific Software.
Kohls, L. R. (2001). Survival kit for overseas living, for Americans planning to live and work abroad. Fourth Edition. NY: Longitude.
Kutash, G. (1990). How to learn a foreign language. Sidney, Australia: John Ferguson.
LaBrack, B. (1993). The missing linkage: The process of integrating orientation and reentry. In R. M. Paige (Ed.), Education for the intercultural experience (pp. 241-279). Yarmouth, ME: Intercultural Press.
Landis, D., & Bhagat, R. S. (Eds.) (1996). Handbook of intercultural training. 2nd ed. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Landis, D., Bennett, J. M., & Bennett, M. J. (Eds.) (2003). Handbook of intercultural training. 3rd ed. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Miller, L., & Ginsberg, R. B. (1995). Folklinguistic theories of language learning. In B. F. Freed (Ed.), Second language acquisition in a study abroad context (pp. 293-316). Amsterdam/Philadelphia: John Benjamins.
Nunnally, J. C. (1978). Psychometric theory (2nd ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill. Paige, R. M. (1993). Education for the intercultural experience. Yarmouth, ME: Intercultural Press.
Paige, R. M. (2003). Editorial. In R. M. Paige (Guest Ed.). Special issue on intercultural development. International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 27,383-385.
Paige, R. M., Cohen, A. D., Kappler, B., Chi, J.C., & Lassegard, J. P. (2002). Maximizing study abroad: A students’ guide to strategies for language and culture learning and use. Minneapolis, MN: Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition, University of Minnesota.
Paige, R. M., Cohen, A. D., Kappler, B., Chi, J.C., & Lassegard, J. P. (2002). Maximizing study abroad: A program professional’s guide to strategies for language and culture learning and use. Minneapolis, MN: Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition, University of Minnesota.
Paige, R. M., & Kappler, B. (1998). Review of W. Hoffa and J. Pearson (Eds.) 1997. NAFSA’s guide to education abroad for advisers and administrators, Second Edition. Washington, DC: NAFSA: Association of International Educators. Frontiers, fall, 205-215.
Paige, R. M., Rong, J., Zhang, W., Kappler, B. Hoff, J. & Emert, H. (2002). Strategies Inventory for Learning Culture. Minneapolis, MN: Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition, University of Minnesota.
Paige, R.M., Jacobs-Cassuto, M., Yershova, Y. A. & DeJaeghere, J. (2003). Assessing intercultural sensitivity: An empirical analysis of the Hammer and Bennett Intercultural Development Inventory. International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 27, 467-486.
Pelligrino, V. A. (1998). Student perspectives on language learning in a study abroad context. In B. F. Freed, (Guest Ed.), Frontiers. Special Issue: Language learning in a study abroad context, Fall, 91-120.
Rubin, J. & Thompson, I. (1994). How to be a more successful language learner. Boston: Heinle & Heinle.
Sell, D.K. (1983) Research on attitude changes in U.S. students who participate in foreign study experiences: Past findings and suggestions for future research. International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 7, 131-147.
Singelis, T. M. (Ed.) (1998). Teaching about culture, ethnicity, & diversity: Exercises and planned activities. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Stimpfl, J.R., & Engberg, D. (1997). What to know before you go: Creating a basis of comparison for research on study abroad programs. International Education Forum, 17, 7-21.
Storti, C. (1998). Figuring foreigners out: A practical guide. Yarmouth, ME: Intercultural Press.
Storti, C. (2001). The art of crossing cultures. Second Edition. Yarmouth, ME: Intercultural Press.
Wilkinson, S. (1998). On the nature of immersion during study abroad: Some participant perspectives. In B. F. Freed, (Guest Ed.), Frontiers. Special Issue: Language learning in a study abroad context, Fall, 121-138.
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Paige, R. M., Cohen, A. D., & Shively, R. L. (2004). Assessing the Impact of a Strategies-Based Curriculum on Language and Culture Learning Abroad. Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad, 10(1), 253–276. https://doi.org/10.36366/frontiers.v10i1.144
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