Context and Outcomes of Intercultural Education amongst International Students in Australia

Autor/in	Zevallos, Zuleyka
Titel	Context and Outcomes of Intercultural Education amongst International Students in Australia
Quelle	In: Intercultural Education, 23 (2012) 1, S.41-49 (9 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1467-5986
DOI	10.1080/14675986.2012.664753
Schlagwörter	Foreign Students; Multicultural Education; Outcomes of Education; International Relations; Foreign Countries; Universities; English (Second Language); Employment Opportunities; Problem Solving; Employer Attitudes; Career Planning; Interpersonal Competence; Cultural Awareness; College Students; Australia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Multikulturelle Erziehung; Lernleistung; Schulerfolg; Internationale Beziehungen; Ausland; University; Universität; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Berufschance; Beschäftigungschance; Problemlösen; Arbeitgeberinteresse; Karriereplanung; Interpersonale Kompetenz; Cultural identity; Kulturelle Identität; Collegestudent; Australien
Abstract	International students represent a large economic and international relations investment for Australia. Australian universities are increasingly relying upon overseas students for their revenue, but these institutions are not adequately addressing the special learning, linguistic, cultural and religious needs of these students. Despite their Australian education, international students experience various difficulties in finding work in their field of study after they graduate. Poor English-language, communication and problem-solving skills are the biggest obstacles to securing ongoing and satisfying jobs. Employer biases regarding international students are equally a problem. This paper provides a demographic context of the international student population in Australia and it also addresses the gaps impeding their full social participation in Australian educational institutions. This paper argues that a stronger focus on the socialisation of international students is likely to increase their educational and career satisfaction. Educational providers would better serve international students by focusing on practical learning, career-planning and reinforcing the social and cultural skills valued by Australian employers. (As Provided).
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