Cultural Experiences Of German And Chinese Exchange Students And Implications For A Target Group Oriented Intercultural Training Program
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| Author | : Jie Song |
| Publisher | : Sudwestdeutscher Verlag Fur Hochschulschriften AG |
| Total Pages | : 160 |
| Release | : 2009-10 |
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| ISBN | : 9783838110868 |
With increasing globalization of the world, more and more German and Chinese students are studying abroad. Cross-cultural living is full of challenges. Aiming to support the process of cross-cultural adjustment, this study looks closely at the cross-cultural living of German and Chinese exchange students, examines cultural differences between Germany and China, and develops a complete understanding of the impact of cultural environment, situational contexts, and individual behaviors on the process of cross-cultural communication. Built upon a psychological model of cross-cultural adjustment and the examination of the specific problems and needs of the German and Chinese exchange students, the study provides a target group-oriented intercultural training program dealing with knowledge and learning, motivation, and behavioral features to improve the cross-cultural communication and the effective coping with adjustment difficulties of the exchange students.
| Author | : Jie Song |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : |
| Release | : 2009 |
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| Author | : Jiani Zhu |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 275 |
| Release | : 2016-05-28 |
| Genre | : Education |
| ISBN | : 1137533935 |
What happens when East travels West? In today’s increasingly globalized world, these collisions are becoming increasingly common in universities– especially due to the growth of migratory students . As the largest international population studying abroad in the world, Chinese students’ learning experience in an intercultural environment calls for more attention. This book covers an array of problems common to Chinese students studying abroad and explores how these students academically adjust to an intercultural environment. It also highlights how they familiarize themselves with the education system, ranging from the types of courses, academic tasks and examinations to the structure of the education as a whole in the host country, as they negotiate the gulf between academic expectations at home versus those in the host university environment and communicate with domestic lecturers and students.
| Author | : Caroline Zamor |
| Publisher | : Igel Verlag |
| Total Pages | : 85 |
| Release | : 2008-08 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 3868150285 |
The increasing international interconnection of the world’s economics has the consequence that more and more German employees have to stay abroad for a longer time.The south-east Asian and especially the Chinese economic environment are gaining a bigger and bigger role – also for the German textile market due to a strong economic growth, the low wage level. Especially in the manufacturing branch this is an important decision factor - at approximately € 0, 32 per hour and the size of a potential market. The low wage level will not rise in the near future but the fact that China’s economic importance is growing requires a new kind of approach to enter the market in any kind of way. Since Germany is a country with only few raw materials the requirements of manpower have changed. During the last years the persons in the responsible departments became aware that China does require special skills regarding management, communication and intercultural interactions. A relatively new area of research has become more and more important for the human resource departments in German companies: the intercultural preparation of employees and expatriates who are the ones that fill the key positions for the exchange of information between the parent company and the office abroad. For a successful expatriation a profound preparation regarding intercultural communication and behaviour is needed. The better the preparation the better will be the expatriation for the company and the expatriate. A failed dispatch abroad can cost the company approximately € 125.000, - per employment. Furthermore the consequences for the expatriate can also be disastrous: social and professional decline and e.g. depression.This work has the aim to answer the following questions: How does well designed training programs look like? What kind of possibilities do exist? Who does offer intercultural training in Germany? How are employees in German textile and clothing companies prepared in practice compared to other industries? Is the investment in intercultural training useful, efficient and worth it?
| Author | : Dongmei Zhang |
| Publisher | : Herbert Utz Verlag |
| Total Pages | : 190 |
| Release | : 2015-07-23 |
| Genre | : Chinese students |
| ISBN | : 3831644322 |
Very few studies have explored in detail the experiences of Chinese students at German universities, this study is an attempt to create a balance. The research focuses on psychological and sociocultural adjustment experiences of Chinese students at a German university, i.e. Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität in Munich, and their situation after graduation. It reports quantitative and qualitative data and discusses practical implications of the findings. The study provides a starting point for all concerned to review and develop procedures and services which affect the experiences of Chinese students as well as other international students in Germany.
| Author | : Laura Schiffner |
| Publisher | : GRIN Verlag |
| Total Pages | : 25 |
| Release | : 2013-01-21 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 3656355665 |
Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2012 im Fachbereich BWL - Unternehmensführung, Management, Organisation, Note: 2,0, Technische Universität Carolo-Wilhelmina zu Braunschweig, Veranstaltung: Topics in Intercultural Communication, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: The Chinese market is one of the most successful developing regions of the world. Today, it offers enormous possibilities for (German) companies to invest in this market i. a. though the delegation employees to China as well as the integration of Chinese employees in Germany. Due to the skill shortages it will become more necessary than ever to recruit high potentials, to transfer and to share knowledge about a certain business unit.Integrity and commitment are the most essential factors for a successful cooperation and teamwork within the company as well as for company`s success. Therefore it will be necessary to have a cooperative atmosphere with a mutual cultural understanding. Every employee “must use cross-cultural skills” (Adler 2002: 136). As Adler mentioned, organizations consist of work groups which form the organization structure. The quality of these teams depends on cultural heterogeneities and its productivity and performance “depends on how well the team works together and uses its resources to accomplish the task” (Adler 2002: 139). This goal can only be reached by understanding foreign cultures and using diversity. Diversity implies differences in “preferences, habits, languages and cultures” (Guirdham 2005: 305). Multinational working groups und cultural diversity can be the key for a much higher effectiveness and success than homogenous teams. To develop an understanding for this purpose, Hofstede`s dimensions will be considered and analyzed, esp. against the background of Doing Business. Although, Hofstede`s concept of culture will be the basis for this work but moreover, the works of Adler, Guirdham, Beamer/Varner and Hall/Hall will play an additional role in this paper. This work will focus on multinational companies only, since the importance of intercultural business and cultural diversity is very high in contrast to domestic, multidomestic or multinational companies (cf. Adler 2002: 134). The following work shows the different cultural concepts in China and Germany and its relevance for a successful business, good collaboration and teamwork. Hofstede`s dimensions will be explained and applied in different contexts, by way of using different examples of employee participation, work-related behavioral patterns and conflict solving in organizations of different cultures. The examples refer to settings in organizations in Germany and China.
| Author | : Haina Jin |
| Publisher | : Springer Nature |
| Total Pages | : 222 |
| Release | : 2023-05-16 |
| Genre | : Performing Arts |
| ISBN | : 3031267796 |
This book provides a unique perspective on contemporary German and Chinese cultural encounters. Moving away from highlighting exchanges between the two countries in terms of colonial connections, religious influences and philosophical impacts, the book instead focuses on the vast array of modern cultural dialogues that have influenced both countries, especially in literature, theatre and film. The book discusses issues of translation, adaptation, and reception to reveal a unique cultural relationship. The editors and contributors examine the existing programs and strategies for cultural interchange, and analyse how these shape or have shaped intercultural dialogue, and what kind of intercultural exchange is encouraged. This book is of interest to students and researchers of film and media studies, Sinophone studies, transnational studies, cultural studies and social and cultural anthropology.
| Author | : Diana Rees |
| Publisher | : GRIN Verlag |
| Total Pages | : 87 |
| Release | : 2013-07-29 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 3656470413 |
Document from the year 2012 in the subject Economics - International Economic Relations, grade: 1,3, Humboldt-University of Berlin, language: English, abstract: The number of Western expatriates in China is growing; however, the rate of expatriate failure remains very high. Many multinational enterprises are now providing their expatriates with cross-cultural training (CCT), which many studies suggest is an effective way to improve expatriates’ intercultural competence and their work performance overseas. This study attempts to develop an optimal methodology for CCT in China, based on review of the literature and empirical data of five semi-structured interviews. A seven-step model is developed, and each step is examined for its effectiveness and applicability in a Chinese context. Ultimately, the final model is presented in the Research Summary, and its implications are discussed in detail.
| Author | : Xiaoqing Wang |
| Publisher | : Taylor & Francis |
| Total Pages | : 165 |
| Release | : 2023-10-20 |
| Genre | : Education |
| ISBN | : 1000989984 |
This book presents a mixed-methods study that explores the development of intercultural competence among local Chinese students in Chinese universities, using Deardorff’s process model of intercultural competence as a theoretical framework. In the global higher education context, “internationalization at home” is significant in (re)shaping educational practices, especially under the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic. Chinese higher education is also actively engaged in domestic internationalization. Specifically, this book explores the factors that influence Chinese students’ development of intercultural competence and their understanding of it in the context of internationalization at local Chinese universities. The findings suggest that many universities in China are trying to improve domestic students’ intercultural competence through various strategies, such as foreign language learning, extracurricular intercultural communication activities, and international cooperation programs. Notably, the effects are diverse. Based on these findings, this book also discusses the potential theoretical, practical, and policy implications. This book will be an excellent resource for students and scholars in comparative and international education, student development, cultural studies, Chinese studies, and those interested in Chinese higher education.
| Author | : Jiexiu Chen |
| Publisher | : Springer Nature |
| Total Pages | : 161 |
| Release | : 2020-04-23 |
| Genre | : Education |
| ISBN | : 9811545464 |
This book examines the cross-cultural adaptation experiences of international scholars working at Shanghai’s top public research universities. On the basis of in-depth interviews, it comprehensively assesses the organisational culture of Chinese universities, recurring problems in international scholars’ cross-cultural adaptation processes, and the coping strategies they employ in response. The book focus on the real lives and working experiences of international scholars in China, and addresses teaching, research, funding applications and organisational politics. Accordingly, it offers a wealth of first-hand information for readers who are interested in the Chinese academic world, especially those scholars/researchers/expatriates currently working in or planning to visit/work in China.
