Cross-Cultural Sensitivity and Intensity of Interaction in Study Abroad: A Developmental Approach

• Ariadna Sánchez Hernández ^[2] ; Emilia Alonso-Marks ^[1]
  1. [1] Ohio University

     Ohio University

     Township of Athens, Estados Unidos

     
  2. [2] Jaume I University
• Localización: Porta Linguarum: revista internacional de didáctica de las lenguas extranjeras, ISSN 1697-7467, Nº. 30, 2018, págs. 165-175
• Idioma: inglés
• DOI: 10.30827/digibug.54045
• Títulos paralelos:
  • Sensibilidad intercultural e intensidad de interacción durante estancias en el extranjero: Un enfoque longitudinal
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  • español

    Este estudio examina el desarrollo de la competencia intercultural de estudiantes de lenguas extranjeras durante estancias en el extranjero, y cómo la intensidad de interacción con hablantes nativos influye en el desarrollo intercultural. Un grupo de estudiantes estadounidenses en una estancia en México completaron el Inventario de Sensibilidad Intercultural (Cushner, 1986), un cuestionario de contacto y 10 entradas de diarios. Los resultados indicaron que los estudiantes no desarrollaron significativamente su competencia intercultural. Sin embargo, sí que aumentaron la intensidad de interacción, aunque esta no tuvo ningún efecto sobre las ganancias interculturales. Mediante datos cualitativos se obtuvieron detalles sobre la evolución observada.

  • English

    The present study examines second language (L2) learners’ development of cross-cultural sensitivity (CCS) during study abroad (SA) programs, and how intensity of interaction with L2 speakers influences the reported gains. A group of US college students participating in a SA program in Mexico completed the Inventory of Cross-Cultural Sensitivity (ICCS) questionnaire (Cushner, 1986), a language contact questionnaire, and 10 weekly journal entries. The results revealed that learners did not significantly develop their CCS. Intensity of interaction, however, was enhanced during the semester, although it did not seem to affect CCS gains. Qualitative data provided insights into the reasons behind the reported development.

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