Essays about: "cultural exchange program"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 11 essays containing the words cultural exchange program.

  1. 6. Student Perceptions & The Value of Studying Abroad : A Look at Michigan State University Undergraduate Business Students

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och didaktik

    Author : Travis Roy; [2014]
    Keywords : study abroad; studying abroad; study abroad program; Michigan State University; MSU; student exchange; undergraduate; business students; perception; value; international; travel; barrier; obstacle; participation; culture; cultural; overseas;

    Abstract : The multitude of existing research conducted within the field of study abroad programs generally reinforces the popular understanding that the practice not only broadens the mind, provides valuable experiences and enhances stagnating perspectives, but also contributes to a skillset that is becoming increasingly necessary for success in the globally focused world of today. Despite the evidence supporting their effectiveness, relatively few undergraduate students in the United States choose to participate in some form of study abroad program. READ MORE

  2. 7. The Marginal Social Worker : Exploring how Namibian social work students perceive and implement knowledge from a study exchange in Sweden.

    University essay from Institutionen för socialt arbete (SA)

    Author : Jonna Aisindi; [2013]
    Keywords : Social work; exchange studies; Namibia; Sweden; collectivism; individualism; transferability of knowledge; the marginal man; the marginal social worker;

    Abstract : This study explores how social work approaches and methods developed and practiced in one context can be interpreted, transferred and implemented in another. Additionally it focuses on how cultures and societies are organised both in individualistic and collectivistic societies and its effects on different approaches and conditions for social work. READ MORE

  3. 8. Beyond the Cultural Horizon- A study on Transnationalism, Cultural Citizenship, and Media

    University essay from Malmö högskola/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

    Author : Maria Erliza Lopez Pedersen; [2012]
    Keywords : Transnationalism; Migration; Diaspora; Cultural Citizenship; Media; Deskilling; Filipino Au Pairs; Denmark; The Philippines; Communication for Development; Deprofessionalization;

    Abstract : In many cases, the need to survive has been the reason for many individuals to leave their country and to start anew in a foreign land. Indeed, migration has played its role as one of the solutions to struggle against poverty among many migrants. READ MORE

  4. 9. ICT4D in GHANA The role of conferencing projects for cultural exchange and development

    University essay from Malmö högskola/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

    Author : Jake Hunter; Patrik Jonasson; [2012]
    Keywords : Development; ICT; ICT4D; video conferencing; Ghana; public-private partnerships; culture exchange; communication; digital divide; sustainability;

    Abstract : We studied a live video conferencing project based in Ghana, because we wanted to determine whether this is one area where Information Communication Technology (ICT) can have an impact on communication for development. We also wanted to better understand whether live video conferencing is a viable way to go forward with Information Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D) and, if so, what benefits it has to offer. READ MORE

  5. 10. Development Communication in Agriculture : A Retrospective Study of Motramed (in English

    University essay from Malmö högskola/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

    Author : Lisa Virgiano; [2012]
    Keywords : Coffee; Agriculture; Communication Development; Partnership; Capacity Building; Technology diffusion;

    Abstract : Coffee is an important commodity being traded daily on major commodity trade exchanges in London and New York. Meanwhile, in emerging markets like Brazil, Vietnam, and Colombia, coffee is a major source of revenue, with exports of coffee accounting for, in some cases, over 80% of foreign exchange earnings . READ MORE