The general objective of the Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program is to help U.S. educators enhance their international understanding and increase their knowledge of the people and culture of other countries. This particular program offered participants an overview of life in Malaysia and Singapore through seminars and other activities.…

This study examined undergraduate foreign language programs at five institutions that were diverse in size, type, and geographical location. At each site, interviews were conducted with four students, two faculty members, and one program administrator; two classes were observed; and related documents and program literature were collected. Using…

The paper considers the effects of study abroad on student second language acquisition (SLA) and suggests areas for further study. It begins with an overview of current research on study abroad, its relationship to foreign language programs, and the innovations that this growing research base holds for program development. Attention then turns to…

At the Fourth International Congress of Mathematicians, held at Rome in April, 1908, an international commission was organized to make a general study of the progress of mathematical instruction in the various countries. The commission soon found that it was necessary to extend the scope of the investigation to include the teaching of mathematics…

The Lisle Fellowship program in 14 countries focuses on human relations in an intercultural group and integrates interaction within the group to interaction within the host community, attempting to broaden personal perspectives about values and attitudes. A time is provided to risk new behaviors or test new responses. (MSE)

Preprogram, field experience, and postprogram activities (e.g., community study skill development, communication skill development, orientation assignments, the university environment abroad, the family home-stay, work experiences, independent projects) can be used to enhance the value of cross-cultural experiences. (MSE)

Statistically examines the impact of an overseas political science program on student attitudes about world-mindedness, support for the United Nations, self-esteem, and tolerance of ambiguity. A substantial degree of change occurred only on the self-esteem variable. (Author/CK)

Presents a rationale and suggestions for ensuring contact between the second language learner and representatives of the target culture, in the home country as well as overseas. (AM)

A history of the NAFSA, the only professional association exclusively devoted to international educational interchange, is presented. Contributions of foreign students, including acting as tutors in foreign languages and resource persons in area studies, are described. Multinational cooperation is proposed for dealing with future issues. (MLW)

Tables and graphs show: economic impact of foreigners visiting New England; reasons for visits (1995); foreign student enrollment, 1983-1995 and by field of study and country of origin; leading destinations of U.S. students abroad; leading countries of origin of foreign students, 1995-96 and 1962-63; foreign student expenditures and job creation…

Investigated linguistic and affective outcomes of summer study abroad participation by 25 college French students. Sought to determine if significant changes occurred in two linguistic factors--oral and listening French skills--and two affective factors--integrative motivation and language anxiety after study abroad. (Author/VWL)

Taped interview in which Appalachian Indian poet Marilou Awiakta examines her own life and work. Discusses effects of rural upbringing, Cherokee culture, modern science, and life abroad on writing. Examines themes of feminism and technology in life and work. Includes six poems. (TES)

Describes new directions in international education and links them to new imperatives in academic librarianship. Five areas of development are considered: foreign language instruction, study abroad, internationalizing the curriculum, foreign students, and technical assistance and international development. A selected bibliography and a list of…

Twelve things that colleges and universities can do to prepare themselves and the country for competitiveness in the global economy are outlined. They include business-school partnerships, program coordination and development, improved exchange efforts, and inclusion of global economics in the regular and continuing education curricula. (MSE)

European educators concerned with international higher education are experimenting with assessment of educational quality within and across national boundaries, particularly for purposes of international educational exchange. More and better information on program quality is needed, and some would welcome institutional or program rankings. (MSE)