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National Association for Foreign Student Affairs, Washington, DC. Field Service Program. – 1990
Recognizing the need to fill the gap of knowledge concerning currency restrictions, a survey was conducted with the aim of creating a database and directory listing currency restrictions in the world, and also to alert overseas advisers and their U.S. counterparts to the difficulties international students may encounter when trying to obtain funds…
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Fees, Financial Needs, Financial Problems
Paige, R. Michael; Cohen, Andrew D.; Kappler, Barbara; Chi, Julie C.; Lassegard, James P. – 2002
This guide was written for study abroad program professionals to assist in facilitating students' culture and language learning before, during, and after their time abroad, providing students with tools that will enable them to best navigate, interpret, and learn from their own cross-cultural encounters. Eight sections focus on the following: (1)…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Consciousness Raising, Coping, Cultural Awareness

Christensen, Leif – Higher Education Management, 1994
This paper suggests that, although stress on transfer of college credits for study abroad may endanger the academic quality of study abroad, it does produce a high level of credit transfer. It is argued that stronger emphasis on the academic content of study abroad should be an integral part of credit transfer policy. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, College Administration, College Credits, Course Content

Grant, Mary Anne – College and University, 1991
The guide, designed for students enrolling directly in a French university in study to be credited toward a U.S. degree, provides general information about the French educational system, types of higher education institution, and university life. Practical information on course selection, registration, examinations, and grading is also included.…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Environment, Foreign Countries, Grading
Barnhart, William L. – 1994
This paper presents the University of Utah's policy on study abroad programs, covering program fees, course registration, compensation for program directors, and other areas. Responsibilities of the program director are reviewed, including academic counseling, personal assistance, activities, institutional liaison, budget/finances, liability and…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Budgets, Field Trips, Health
Kauffmann, Norman L.; And Others – 1992
Colleges and universities face the major problem of how to make a university education meaningful in a global society. It is the thesis of this book that study abroad is one of the most powerful tools available for internationalizing the U.S. higher education curriculum. After an Introduction giving a general overview of the book, the study begins…
Descriptors: Cultural Education, Cultural Interrelationships, Global Approach, Higher Education
Parlato, Salvatore J. – 1991
This manual, a basic guide to the field of English as a Second Language (ESL), including bilingual education (BE), lists nearly 1,000 U.S.-based organizations that service ESL/BE educators. The core of this guide consists of ESL-oriented data in the form of names, addresses, and telephone numbers. Resources are presented in the following…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, English (Second Language), Graduate Study, Literacy Education
Tokuyama, M. Yukie, Ed.; Walden, Shauna, Ed. – International Update, 1991
"International Update" is a newsletter providing information on two-year college international education activities and on funding opportunities and governmental/legislative trends that will affect community and junior colleges' ability to expand their efforts in such areas as services for foreign students, bilingual education, and study…
Descriptors: College Programs, Community Colleges, Educational Legislation, Federal Legislation
Hess, Gerhard – 1982
The mechanics of establishing and maintaining overseas academic programs are examined in this monograph with respect to the community college level. Chapter 1 provides a history of internationalism in institutions of higher learning from ancient times in India, China, Persia, Greece, Rome, and Western Europe. Chapter 2 presents a rationale for the…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Consortia, Cooperative Programs, Educational Benefits
Buss, Lois Converse – 1986
Social studies educators frequently receive publicity about programs of academic travel abroad. The sponsoring organizations and institutions claim that these programs will improve foreign language ability, create greater international understanding, and help students grow personally. The question is whether or not these claims are supported by…
Descriptors: Cultural Exchange, Foreign Culture, High School Students, High Schools
Robinson, Brenda S. – 1985
Even as community college instructors increasingly find their classrooms filled with students who lack the most basic knowledge about other countries, they are confronted with questions about the need for community college students to become involved in intercultural education. Changes in global economics, population composition, and international…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Cross Cultural Studies, Foreign Countries, Intercultural Programs

Nichols, W. Thomas – Social Studies Journal, 1985
The author, who over the years has taken many students abroad on study tours, shares some conclusions that he has reached. His thoughts, which include many practical tips on how to organize foreign travel, should be helpful to educators planning on undertaking such a venture. (RM)
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Educational Planning, Foreign Countries, Program Development

Jurasek, Richard – ADFL Bulletin, 1982
Describes two options for intensive foreign language study available at Earlham College: intensive study on campus or intensive study on campus leading to an off campus immersion in the language and culture. Gives suggestions for programs of this type. (EKN)
Descriptors: College Second Language Programs, German, Higher Education, Immersion Programs

Barrutia, Richard – ADFL Bulletin, 1979
Makes some recommendations for the establishment and certification of study abroad programs, and discusses study abroad requirements for future language and area studies teachers. (AM)
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Degree Requirements, Government Role, Higher Education

Badia, Arnhilda – Hispania, 1994
This report describes successful programs abroad that use foreign languages in courses on foreign-language teaching methodology and that enable participants to experience first hand the language and culture of the language. (Contains six references.) (Author/LB)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, FLES, Methods Courses, Second Language Instruction