This book presents students’ reflections on their intercultural student experiences, and utilizing the UNESCO Story Circle methodology, illustrates how such reflection can aid the development of intercultural competence (IC).
The volume features a broad range of first-person narratives that showcase the diversity of student experience encountered whilst studying abroad in a variety of cultural and institutional settings. Engaging with issues in relation to identity negotiation, stereotypes, cultural difference, and communities of support, the text demonstrates application of the UNESCO Story Circle approach in developing IC. Further, vignettes are analyzed and guiding questions are offered to structure readers’ reflection and discussion to facilitate further honing of intercultural competencies. The volume promotes IC amongst individual educators, trainers, international students, and community members and provides guidance in addressing international students’ wellbeing more broadly.
This text will benefit scholars, academics, and students in the fields of higher education, multicultural education, and intercultural communication. Those involved with international and comparative education as well as student affair practice and higher education administration will also benefit from this volume.
Author(s): Lily A. Arasaratnam-Smith, Darla K. Deardorff
Series: Routledge Studies in Global Student Mobility
Publisher: Routledge
Year: 2022
Language: English
Pages: 201
City: London
Cover
Endorsement Page
Half Title
Series Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Table of Contents
List of Contributors
Acknowledgements
Foreword
Chapter 1: Introduction: The UNESCO Story Circles Methodology and Intercultural Competence
References
Part 1: Exploring Student Experiences Abroad
Chapter 2: Understanding the Intersection of Culture and Identity
Conclusion
Questions for Reflection
References
Chapter 3: Recognizing and Reassessing Stereotypes
Stereotypes
Reassessing Stereotypes
Conclusion
Questions for Reflection
References
Chapter 4: Navigating Cultural Differences
Cultural Differences Frameworks
Conclusion
Questions for Reflection
References
Part 2: Developing Students’ Intercultural Competence
Chapter 5: Using Self-Reflection to Develop Intercultural Competence
Conclusion
Further Questions for Reflection
References
Chapter 6: Experiencing Support and Community
Conclusion
Questions for Reflection
References
Chapter 7: Building Relationships through Intercultural Competence
Conclusion
Questions for Reflection
References
Chapter 8: The Stories That Shape Us: The Lifelong Process of Developing Intercultural Competence
Introduction
Process Model of Intercultural Competence
Integrated Model of Intercultural Communication Competence
Insights for International Students
Experience
Nurture
Grow
Adapt
Guard
Empathize
Insights for International Educators
Facilitate
Observe
Seek
Teach
Empower
Reflect
Insights for Intercultural Communities
Socialize
Help
Accept
Respect
Empathize
Conclusion
References
Index
