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Treffer: Developing a Short-Term Study Abroad Survey

Title:
Developing a Short-Term Study Abroad Survey
Language:
English
Authors:
Paul Horness
Source:
rEFLections. 2023 30(3):997-1021.
Availability:
King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi School of Liberal Arts. 126 Pracha Uthit Road, Bang Mod, Thung Khru, Bangkok, Thailand 10140. Tel: +66-2470-8756; Fax: +66-2428-3375; Web site: https://so05.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/reflections/index
Peer Reviewed:
Y
Page Count:
25
Publication Date:
2023
Document Type:
Fachzeitschrift Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research<br />Tests/Questionnaires
Descriptors:
Study Abroad, Student Surveys, Student Attitudes, Factor Analysis, Cultural Awareness, Program Length, Second Language Learning, Individual Development, Foreign Countries, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction
Geographic Terms:
Japan, Philippines (Manila)
ISSN:
1513-5934
2651-1479
Entry Date:
2024
Accession Number:
EJ1413811
Database:
ERIC

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Study abroad programs offer students an exciting and effective way to experience language and culture. It also helps students grow individually. However, administrators need to confirm the program's goals and objectives. This study examined the construct validity and reliability of a survey, which is the basis of development, conducted in a short-term study abroad program. Three main categories of the study abroad experience were examined: language, culture, and self-development. The results of a principal component analysis and Rasch model analysis indicated that the survey items are functioning appropriately and can be used for the basis in measuring the perceptions of students in a short-term study abroad program. Thus, the survey can help administrators assess their study abroad programs.

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