ERIC Number: EJ1208135
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019
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Studying in the United States: Language Learning Challenges, Strategies, and Support Services
Wolf, Debra M.; Phung, Linh
Journal of International Students, v9 n1 p211-224 2019
A case study was conducted to explore the experiences of Chinese nurses when completing a graduate nursing degree taught in English (as a second language) in the United States over a 1-year period. The study explored language, academic, and social challenges perceived by the students, strategies used to overcome challenges, and academic support services designed to help students succeed in their studies. Survey data were collected at three different points in time, and three interviews were conducted with each participant. The study identified participants' difficulty with academic writing, mixed experiences with speaking, moderate-to-high levels of strategy use, and appreciation of the support services offered. The study offered implications for improvements in pedagogies and programming for international students.
Descriptors: Case Studies, Nurses, Asians, Graduate Students, Nursing Education, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Language of Instruction, Academic Support Services, Teaching Methods, Educational Improvement, Foreign Students, Student Attitudes, Study Abroad, Academic Language, Writing (Composition), Academic Achievement, Longitudinal Studies, Language Tests
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: International English Language Testing System
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