Teaching general education to international students at Humboldt State University
Graduation Date
2014
Document Type
Thesis
Program
Other
Program
Thesis (M.A.)--Humboldt State University, Education, 2014
Committee Chair Name
Eric Van Duzer
Committee Chair Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Keywords
International education, Intercultural communication, Higher education, Humboldt State University -- Theses -- Education, International student, General education, Faculty perspectives/attitudes
Abstract
In the era of globalization, U.S. higher education institutions have been making efforts to attract international students for various reasons. Humboldt State University has seen a steady increase in the enrollment of international students as the emphasis on international recruitment has picked up. It is well documented that International students face difficulties adjusting to U.S. culture both socially and academically. Many studies investigate the challenges that international students experience in American classrooms, but little research has been conducted on faculty perspectives on either campus internationalization or cross-cultural competencies. This research is designed to answer the question: Do Humboldt State University faculty members' perceptions and attitudes about international students affect their communication and interaction with those students? What, if any, adjustments do faculty members make to their curriculum, classroom design, speech and general availability in order to better teach to an internationally diverse student population?
Recommended Citation
Mefford, Megan Marie, "Teaching general education to international students at Humboldt State University" (2014). Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects. 2112.
https://digitalcommons.humboldt.edu/etd/2112
https://scholarworks.calstate.edu/concern/theses/pg15bh36n