Open AccessDoes Language Matter? The Impact of Language of Instruction on Study Abroad Outcomes
Author(s) -
Emily Mohajeri Norris,
Michael Steinberg
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
frontiers
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2380-8144
pISSN - 1085-4568
DOI - 10.36366/frontiers.v17i1.247
Subject(s) - study abroad , internship , pedagogy , psychology , public relations , mathematics education , medical education , political science , medicine
Study abroad is a holistic educational experience that affords participants opportunities to develop new academic interests, participate in academic internships, establish friendships with host country nationals, explore a new culture, expand their worldview and sense of self, as well as improve their target language skills. This article presents a study that aims to demonstrate that the full range of study abroad language environment models all provide valuable experiences with lasting longitudinal benefits for study abroad participants.