From Study Abroad to Education Abroad

Comprehensive and evidence-based, this book presents the best practices for designing and sustaining study abroad programs to maximize the outcomes and benefits of education abroad for all students.

Autorentext

Senta Goertler is Director of the German Basic Languages Program and Associate Professor of Second Language Studies and German at Michigan State University, USA.

Theresa Schenker is the Language Program Director and Senior Lector II of German at Yale University, USA.

Inhalt

Part 1: Trends and Developments in Education Abroad 1. Introduction 2. Trends in Education Abroad Participation 3. Program Design 4. The Junior Year Abroad 5. Challenges to Education Abroad 6. Outlook Part 2: Goals and Outcomes of Education Abroad 1. Introduction 2. Language Learning Outcomes 3. Intercultural Competence and Global Citizenship 4. Academic, Professional, and Personal Development 5. Impact on Communities and Institutions Part 3: Best Practices in Education Abroad 1. Maximizing Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity in Education Abroad 2. Maximizing Language Learning 3. Maximizing the Development of Intercultural Competence 4. Maximizing Program Design 5. Invigorating the Junior Year Abroad: Sustainability and Adaptability