ISBN:
9783039110827
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (338 p)
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Culture and Identity in Study Abroad Contexts : After Australia, French Without France
DDC:
944
Keywords:
Electronic books
Abstract:
This book examines the effects of a study abroad experience on students' culture and identity and the impact of these effects on their readjustment to their home culture. It explores issues of culture and identity from the perspective of French students studying in Australia. Issues of perceived cultural proximity between France and Australia, a relative lack of prior knowledge of the host country before the period of study and the impact of distance all influence aspects of these students' experiences. Employing long-term and cross-sectional studies focusing on culture shock, reverse culture
Description / Table of Contents:
Contents; Preface 9; Note on Transcription and Translation 11; Acknowledgements 13; Introduction 15; Chapter One - Background to the Research: A Brief Review of Literature 23; Chapter Two - Methodology 47; Chapter Three - Acculturation in Australia: Culture Shock 53; Chapter Four - Reverse Culture Shock: The Readjustment Process 147; Chapter Five - Cultural Identity Issues 241; Chapter Six - Conclusion and Implications of Findings 305; Selected Bibliography 319; Index 329;
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Description based upon print version of record
