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Author:

Duke, Steven Taylor, 1965- author.

Title:

Preparing to study abroad : learning to cross cultures / Steven T. Duke ; forewords by Steven S. Reinemund and Ken Bouyer.

Edition:

First edition.

Publisher:

Stylus,

Copyright Date:

2014

Description:

xix, 141 pages ; 23 cm.

Subject:

Foreign study.
Intercultural communication.

Other Authors:

Reinemund, Steven S., author of foreword.
Bouyer, Ken, author of foreword.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 131-133) and index.

Contents:

What is cross-cultural engagement -- Why cross-cultural engagement is often limited and some strategies to increase it -- Visible dimensions of culture: food, music, art, clothing and holidays -- Visible dimensions of culture: infrastructure, technology and shopping -- Less visible elements of culture: relationships -- Less visible elements of culture: communication styles, religion, and time -- Your identity -- Culture shock and cross-cultural adjustment -- Additional student profiles -- Conclusions.

ISBN:

157922993X (cloth : alk. paper)
9781579229931 (cloth : alk. paper)
1579229948 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9781579229948 (pbk. : alk. paper)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)849641778

LCCN:

2013024657

Locations:

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

CEAX572 -- Kirkwood Community College Library (Cedar Rapids)

PRAX771 -- Cowles Library (Des Moines)