ERIC Number: EJ1177593
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018
Pages: 15
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ISSN: ISSN-1559-0143
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Student Preferences for Faculty-Led Honors Study Abroad Experiences
Arens, Nicholas R.; Holmquist, Hanna; Bott-Knutson, Rebecca C.
Honors in Practice, v14 p27-41 2018
A critical component of any education, particularly an honors education, is an interdisciplinary curriculum that enriches the college experience. At South Dakota State University (SDSU), the Fishback Honors College strives to provide a robust and holistic educational experience through innovative honors courses paired with enriching co-curricular programs. One way to meet these goals is an honors study abroad experience included as part of the Fishback Honors College curriculum. The study abroad course is an integral part the honors curriculum, fulfilling the requirement of an interdisciplinary colloquium course and thus making it accessible to students from every field of study. Several articles and forums have discussed themes and outcomes that are both desirable and valuable in an honors study abroad experience. Even with this research, a need persists to fill existing knowledge gaps about honors study abroad through tangible research and exploration. This study engaged honors students at South Dakota State University in determining their desired outcomes, perceived barriers, and overall expectations for an honors study abroad program.
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Preferences, Study Abroad, Honors Curriculum, Teacher Role, College Students, College Faculty, Barriers, Expectation, Student Surveys, Student Participation, Student Development
National Collegiate Honors Council. 1100 Neihardt Residence Center, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 540 North 16th Street, Lincoln, NE 68588. Tel: 402-472-9150; Fax: 402-472-9152; e-mail: nchc@unl.edu; Web site: http://nchchonors.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: South Dakota
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