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The Theory of International Student Development
- Source :
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Intercultural Education . 2024 35(2):208-223. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Current student development theories are mostly grounded in the experiences of domestic students in North America. The increasing portion of the international students in the post-secondary student population has created a glaring gap for a unique theory of international student development. A unique theory for international student development, with a focus on their intercultural learning experiences, will serve as a necessary theoretical foundation for international student programmes and services that are offered in most hosting universities of international students as an overlay on top of general student services. Through a critical review of existing literature, this paper endeavours to develop a coherent theory of international student development that endorses a critical and post-structural approach to the key issues of intercultural identity, intercultural competence and intercultural adaptation for international students.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1467-5986 and 1469-8439
- Volume :
- 35
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Intercultural Education
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ1424573
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Evaluative
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/14675986.2024.2314395