Asynchronous Threaded Discussions and Intercultural Learning: Student Sojourner Perspectives

Autor/in	Jackson, Jane
Titel	Asynchronous Threaded Discussions and Intercultural Learning: Student Sojourner Perspectives
Quelle	In: Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia, 25 (2016) 3, S.229-249 (21 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1055-8896
Schlagwörter	Asynchronous Communication; Connected Discourse; Multicultural Education; Online Courses; Study Abroad; Student Attitudes; College Students; Questionnaires; Interviews; Intercultural Communication; Computer Mediated Communication; Student Adjustment; Content Analysis; Cultural Awareness; Case Studies; Learner Engagement; Foreign Countries; Hong Kong + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Multikulturelle Erziehung; Online course; Online-Kurs; Studies abroad; Auslandsstudium; Schülerverhalten; Collegestudent; Fragebogen; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Interkulturelle Kommunikation; Computerkonferenz; Student; Students; Adjustment; Schüler; Schülerin; Studentin; Adaptation; Inhaltsanalyse; Cultural identity; Kulturelle Identität; Case study; Fallstudie; Case Study; Ausland; Hongkong
Abstract	This paper centers on student perceptions of a fully-online course that was designed to enhance their intercultural learning during study abroad. By way of a post-course questionnaire survey and interview, 22 international exchange students from a Hong Kong university divulged their views about this mode of learning. Although many lamented the amount of time needed to participate in the weekly forum, the majority appreciated the opportunity to share and "unpack" intercultural experiences online. Most believed that asynchronous discussions increased their knowledge and understanding of intercultural communication issues and helped them to adjust to the unfamiliar environment. A content analysis of their posts also provided evidence of growth in intercultural awareness and sensitivity. The findings of this evaluative case study point to the potential benefits of asynchronous threaded discussions to enhance the intercultural learning and engagement of student sojourners. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01