Short-Term Student Exchanges and Intercultural Learning

Download or read book Short-Term Student Exchanges and Intercultural Learning written by Gareth Humphreys and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2023-12-07 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Short-term student exchanges can offer valuable opportunities for intercultural learning and to engage in intercultural communication using English (the language focus in this Element). However, research and educational practices often assume that the most effective intercultural learning occurs through interactions with local individuals in 'target' culture learning and adherence to standard English language norms. These assumptions overlook important learning opportunities from interactions in culturally and linguistically diverse settings as features of many international exchange experiences. This Element proposes a perspective in student exchange research and practice that reflects this diversity and encompasses the intercultural learning model of intercultural awareness, intercultural citizenship education, and Global Englishes.