Chinese Students, Learning Cultures and Overseas Study

by Lihong Wang

Overview

This book focuses on the phenomenon of Chinese postgraduate students studying abroad and depicts their learning trajectory as they adjust to a new culture of teaching and learning in a new environment. It uses an example from a British university to draw together intercultural learning theories to explore the impact that studying abroad has.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781137496591
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan
Publication date:	04/29/2016
Series:	Palgrave Studies on Chinese Education in a Global Perspective
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	241
File size:	387 KB

About the Author

Lihong Wang is Associate Professor in Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU), China and currently holds position of resident director of Confucius Institute at George Mason University, USA.

Table of Contents

Foreword; Michael Byram

1. Introduction

2. Chinese Inherited Beliefs About Learning

3. Initial Perceptions of British Learning Culture

4. Adjustment Resources and Initial Acculturative Methods

5. Changes in Learning Beliefs

6. Conclusions