This book focuses on the phenomenon of Chinese postgraduate students studying abroad and depicts their learning trajectory as they adjust to a new culture of teaching and learning in a new environment. It uses an example from a British university to draw together intercultural learning theories to explore the impact that studying abroad has.
Table of Content
Foreword; Michael Byram
1. Introduction
2. Chinese Inherited Beliefs About Learning
3. Initial Perceptions of British Learning Culture
4. Adjustment Resources and Initial Acculturative Methods
5. Changes in Learning Beliefs
6. Conclusions
About the author
Lihong Wang is Associate Professor in Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU), China and currently holds position of resident director of Confucius Institute at George Mason University, USA.
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