Toward better understanding Japanese university students’ self-perceived attitudes on intercultural competence: A pre-study abroad perspective
Toward better understanding Japanese university students’ self-perceived attitudes on intercultural competence: A pre-study abroad perspective
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更好地理解日本大学生对跨文化能力的自我认知态度：出国留学前的视角
DOI：
10.1080/17513057.2022.2033813
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发表时间：
2022
影响因子：
1.6
通讯作者：
Richard Miles
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作者：
Brad Deacon;Richard Miles
本研究旨在揭示态度因素影响一组一年级的日本大学生（n= 89）的自我感知的跨文化能力（IC），开始为期6周的美国为基础的留学计划之前。通过互动讲座研讨会后的反应报告，旨在反映海外学术课堂环境的定性收集数据。通过对数据进行主题分析，可以发现：（1）被试通常从个人透镜和集体透镜的角度来看待自己的IC（以及他们是否与日本IC的整体看法一致或不同）;（2）他们对即将到来的留学经历采取了被动或主动的心态。结果表明，需要更多的语言和跨文化内容的有意平衡，以促进日本大学生在海外学习环境中的成功。
This study sought to uncover the attitudinal factors impacting a group of 1st-year Japanese university students’ (n= 89) self-perceived intercultural competence (IC), prior to embarking on a 6-week US-based study-abroad program. Data were collected qualitatively through reaction reports following an interactive lecture-workshop that aimed to mirror the overseas academic classroom context. Thematic analysis of the data revealed: (1) participants typically perceived their IC through an individual lens and/or a collective lens (and whether they then aligned or differentiated themselves from their overall perception of Japanese IC), and (2) they adopted either a passive or proactive mindset toward their impending study-abroad experience. Results suggest that more intentional balancing of linguistic and intercultural content is needed to foster Japanese university students’ success in study-abroad environments.