Keywords

Asia University, AUAP, study abroad, language learning

Abstract

As the Asia University America Program (AUAP) commences its second decade, those who have closely observed this unique study abroad experience are aware of a variety of ways the students seem to benefit from their participation. Some of these benefits are academic and can be seen in the development and improvement of specific language skills, gains in standardized test scores and earned university credit applied toward graduation. However, there seem to be a variety of other valuable benefits that may be a little more difficult to measure. such benefits could include the enlargement of the students' international perspective as world citizens or their heightened awareness of the cultural influences that help shape societies in Japan and in the United States.

Original Publication Citation

Hartshorn, K. J. (2000). The effect of the AUAP study abroad experience on the students’ cultural perceptions. CELE Journal, 8, 5-18.