The empirical work on intercultural communication issues at university settings have mainly focused on the minority cul-tural groups and the majority groups are usually neglected.Most Chinese scholars are engaged in t...The empirical work on intercultural communication issues at university settings have mainly focused on the minority cul-tural groups and the majority groups are usually neglected.Most Chinese scholars are engaged in the development of cross-cultural communication competence of the Chinese EFL learners,the few researches on intercultural relations in Chinese universities are also on the international students.To compare the attitudes and motivations of both the International Students in China(ISCs)and the Chinese Home Students(CHSs)in intercultural collaboration(IC)in the group work,group discussion and questionnaire survey areemployed.Survey of the 445 CHSs and 87 ISCs show that the IC environment at Chinese universities is far from satisfactory.Those who have IC experiences find they have encountered difficulties in adapting to each other's language,race,religion,agenda,etc.Chinese students'language difficulty is regarded both groups as the first obstacle in their collaboration,but personality is the first concern in their choice of a workmate.Neither language proficiency nor IC courses are significant factor in their motivation for IC involvement.What they want most is the real collaboration opportunities and programs.The findings may provide some reference for Chinese universities in their construction of international and intercultural campus environment.展开更多
This paper is a description of a writing course that was designed and implemented to provide first year composition students from two cultures and two countries the opportunity to partner together on writing assignmen...This paper is a description of a writing course that was designed and implemented to provide first year composition students from two cultures and two countries the opportunity to partner together on writing assignments. The purpose is to explore home culture and target culture issues. This qualitative study is based on the premise that assignments which encourage critical thinking and metacognitive analysis about culture enhance cross-cultural understanding, breakdown ethnic stereotypes, and provide opportunities for students to understand the benefits of cultural diversity first hand. Success of breaking down cultural barriers was limited, but promising for future endeavors.展开更多
Combined with the features and strategies of project-based collaborative learning, micro-lesson—as one of modern teaching means, can display the teaching design and implementation of PBL, thus students can improve th...Combined with the features and strategies of project-based collaborative learning, micro-lesson—as one of modern teaching means, can display the teaching design and implementation of PBL, thus students can improve their awareness and ability of cross-cultural communication in the process of experience PBL.展开更多
This paper delves into an extensive analysis of the“Zero Point Plan”in American arts education and its implications for China.The research reveals key findings,including the success of the“Zero Point Plan”as a ref...This paper delves into an extensive analysis of the“Zero Point Plan”in American arts education and its implications for China.The research reveals key findings,including the success of the“Zero Point Plan”as a reform initiative in the United States,the significant disparities between the arts education systems of China and the United States,and the pivotal role of cultural factors in shaping arts education.Building upon these findings,the paper emphasizes the potential and importance of collaboration in arts education between China and the United States.Such collaboration can foster cross-cultural exchange,resource sharing,and the nurturing of creativity,ultimately contributing to the enhancement of arts education quality and accessibility in both countries.展开更多
文摘The empirical work on intercultural communication issues at university settings have mainly focused on the minority cul-tural groups and the majority groups are usually neglected.Most Chinese scholars are engaged in the development of cross-cultural communication competence of the Chinese EFL learners,the few researches on intercultural relations in Chinese universities are also on the international students.To compare the attitudes and motivations of both the International Students in China(ISCs)and the Chinese Home Students(CHSs)in intercultural collaboration(IC)in the group work,group discussion and questionnaire survey areemployed.Survey of the 445 CHSs and 87 ISCs show that the IC environment at Chinese universities is far from satisfactory.Those who have IC experiences find they have encountered difficulties in adapting to each other's language,race,religion,agenda,etc.Chinese students'language difficulty is regarded both groups as the first obstacle in their collaboration,but personality is the first concern in their choice of a workmate.Neither language proficiency nor IC courses are significant factor in their motivation for IC involvement.What they want most is the real collaboration opportunities and programs.The findings may provide some reference for Chinese universities in their construction of international and intercultural campus environment.
文摘This paper is a description of a writing course that was designed and implemented to provide first year composition students from two cultures and two countries the opportunity to partner together on writing assignments. The purpose is to explore home culture and target culture issues. This qualitative study is based on the premise that assignments which encourage critical thinking and metacognitive analysis about culture enhance cross-cultural understanding, breakdown ethnic stereotypes, and provide opportunities for students to understand the benefits of cultural diversity first hand. Success of breaking down cultural barriers was limited, but promising for future endeavors.
文摘Combined with the features and strategies of project-based collaborative learning, micro-lesson—as one of modern teaching means, can display the teaching design and implementation of PBL, thus students can improve their awareness and ability of cross-cultural communication in the process of experience PBL.
文摘This paper delves into an extensive analysis of the“Zero Point Plan”in American arts education and its implications for China.The research reveals key findings,including the success of the“Zero Point Plan”as a reform initiative in the United States,the significant disparities between the arts education systems of China and the United States,and the pivotal role of cultural factors in shaping arts education.Building upon these findings,the paper emphasizes the potential and importance of collaboration in arts education between China and the United States.Such collaboration can foster cross-cultural exchange,resource sharing,and the nurturing of creativity,ultimately contributing to the enhancement of arts education quality and accessibility in both countries.
