ERIC Number: EJ1224213
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019
Pages: 7
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ISSN: ISSN-1916-4742
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The Influence of Short-Term Overseas Internship on English Learners' Self-Efficacy and Intercultural Communication Apprehension
Jing, Yangming; Zhang, Jianying
English Language Teaching, v12 n9 p6-12 2019
There are more choices of overseas internship program with the increasing international communication. As an international language, English plays an important role in overseas internship program. The influence of short-term overseas internship is worthy of deep study. This study was designed to explore the possible influence of short-term Disney College Internship on interns' self-efficacy and intercultural communication apprehension. Questionnaires and follow-up interview were used to collect data. The results show that the internship experience has enhanced interns' intercultural self-efficacy and lowered their intercultural communication apprehension.
Descriptors: Self Efficacy, Intercultural Communication, Anxiety, Communication (Thought Transfer), English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Internship Programs, Study Abroad, Student Attitudes, College Students, Program Descriptions, Language Proficiency, Working Hours, Overseas Employment, Outcomes of Education, Foreign Students, Second Language Instruction, Asians
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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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