Fostering International Understanding: Cross-Cultural Issues in International Residential Settings.

Eisen, Gail S.

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ERIC Number: EJ340951

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Publication Date: 1986

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Fostering International Understanding: Cross-Cultural Issues in International Residential Settings.

Eisen, Gail S.

NASPA Journal, v23 n4 p55-59 Spr 1986

Describes three areas in which international students have cultural differences: dietary laws and customs, contrasting approaches to socializing and entertainment, and obstacles to complete language comprehension. Suggests programs for residential halls and for increasing participation in community events. (Author/ABB)

Descriptors: College Housing, College Students, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Cultural Interrelationships, Dormitories, Ethnicity, Foreign Students, Higher Education, Multicultural Education, Needs Assessment, Outreach Programs, Student Alienation, Student Subcultures

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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