Developing Intercultural Competence: A Study on Thai Students in Japan
Friday, January 24, 2020 at 1:15 PM–2:15 PM MST add to calendar
Coronado
Proposal Type
In-person paper presentation
Language of Presentation
English
Strand
Curriculum design and instruction
Summary
This case study explores the development of intercultural competence of four Thai students who are pursuing their education in Japan. The results reveal their intercultural competence development in the academic setting and the language and cultural challenges that intervene in their academic learning due to the culturally different learning environment.
Primary Presenter
Megumi Abe, National Institute of Technology (KOSEN), Hachinohe College
Country
Japan
Secondary Presenters
Tomoko Shimomura, Arizona State University
Country
USA
Koyomi Sugiyama, National Institute of Technology (KOSEN), Hachinohe College
Country
JAPAN