Students respond positively to e-mail exchanges, guest speaker interviews, and video projects aimed at cross-cultural awareness¶

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q2 i? Japanese university EFL students reported enjoying and valuing e-mail exchanges, guest speaker interviews, Internet searches, and the video project. → Murray 2001

Evidence¶

Murray 2001¶

Murray, G. L., & Bollinger, D. J. (2001). Developing Cross-Cultural Awareness: Learning Through the Experiences of Others. TESL Canada Journal, 19(1). https://teslcanadajournal.ca doi:10.18806/tesl.v19i1.920

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The authors' evaluation in the Conclusion section is based on informal feedback sessions and formal course evaluations, not a controlled study. They report that "students enjoy and see value in these activities," and cite typical student comments about learning differences in values and communication style.

"Overall, student response to these activities has been positive. As for the e-mail exchanges, interviews with the guest speakers, and Internet searches to learn about other countries, comments made during informal feedback sessions and on formal course evaluations indicate that students enjoy and see value in these activities."

Discussion¶

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