ERIC Number: EJ1256554
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014-Jan
Pages: 19
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ISSN: ISSN-2164-5965
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Assessing Intercultural Competence Growth Using Direct and Indirect Measures
Uribe, Daniel; LeLoup, Jean W.; Haverluk, Terrence W.
NECTFL Review, n73 p16-33 Jan 2014
The purpose of this study is to explore and assess the improvement in intercultural competence of USAF Academy cadets using indirect measures (e.g., questions in end-of-course critiques and institutional surveys) and a direct measure--specifically the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI). Data gathered from several groups of subjects at different academic levels were evaluated to see if certain variables were facilitating intercultural competence growth. Initial findings suggest that language study and time spent abroad in target language countries assist students in gaining intercultural competence.
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Student Improvement, Military Schools, Universities, Military Training, Student Evaluation, Measures (Individuals), Skill Development, Student Characteristics, Institutional Mission, Intercultural Communication, Racial Differences, Ethnic Groups, Religious Cultural Groups, Scores, Undergraduate Students
Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. 2400 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214. e-mail: info@nectfl.org; Web site: https://www.nectfl.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Colorado (Colorado Springs)
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