Global Classroom: An Essential Guide to Study Abroad

by Lantis,Jeffrey S.

• ISBN13: 9781594516771
• ISBN10: 1594516774
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2010-06-30
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

Travel abroad has become a standard feature of global citizenship and many seek help in making sure their travel experiences are fulfilling. University based tours and travel programs are among the most popular for the educated sojourner. This book is aimed at students, professors, and study abroad professionals, but anyone who wants help in preparing for informed and culturally sensitive travel will benefit from its extensive resources. Both a primer for a holistic experience abroad and a practical guide to issues that arise in any travel setting, The Global Classroomis an essential travel companion. It explores the philosophy behind overseas travel, the potential value of the experience, practical preparation for study abroad, selecting the right program, actively engaging in foreign educational settings, reorientation challenges, and exploring pathways for integrating the experience into careers as engaged global citizens. The guide concludes with an appendix containing valuable resources for easy use by all.

Author Biography

JEFFREY S. LANTIS, PH.D., is Professor of Political Science and Chair of the International Relations Program at The College of Wooster in Ohio. He has extensive international study and travel experience, having recently served as a J. William Fulbright Senior Scholar at the Australian National University. He is the author of several books including, most recently, The Life and Death of International Treaties (2008).
JESSICA DUPLAGA is the Director of Off-Campus Studies at The College of Wooster. She participated in three study abroad programs herself in France and Belgium, and then worked for four years in academic advising and student services at the IES Nantes Center in France before returning to work at the College of Wooster in 2007.

Table of Contents

Preface and Acknowledgments	p. ix
Getting Started: Why Study Abroad?	p. 1
A Brief History of Study Abroad	p. 2
Why Do You Want to Study Abroad?	p. 4
Overview of the Book	p. 16
How to Choose the Right Program for You	p. 18
Program Paradigms	p. 19
How to Get the Information You Need	p. 30
Conclusion	p. 35
Almost There: Preparing to Study Abroad	p. 36
Academic Objectives	p. 36
Cross-Cultural Communication	p. 39
Making Connections	p. 41
What to Research	p. 44
Managing Your Expectations: Reflecting on Identity	p. 46
Your Health and Safety	p. 47
Communicating with Your Family	p. 51
Conclusion	p. 53
Getting the Most out of Your Experience	p. 54
Understanding Culture	p. 55
Personal and Cultural Identity	p. 63
Success in the Global Classroom	p. 66
Ensuring Your Health and Safety Abroad	p. 71
Conclusion	p. 74
Reorientation	p. 75
Stages of Reorientation	p. 75
Meaningful Reflection and Assessment	p. 82
Reentry Programming: What You Can Do	p. 88
Conclusion	p. 91
Continuing the Educational Journey	p. 92
How Has the Experience Changed You?	p. 92
"Marketing" Your Knowledge	p. 94
Opportunities	p. 96
Conclusion	p. 106
Worksheets	p. 109
Resources	p. 131
Notes	p. 151
Bibliography	p. 163
Index	p. 171
About the Authors	p. 177
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