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“A beautiful book with real stories analyzed from the lens of intercultural competence. It brings together an array of perspectives and reflections us- ing first-person narratives to enable readers to immerse themselves in the thought-provoking stories. A must-read for all who wish to truly under- stand international student experiences.” – Xin Zhao, University Teacher and Senior Fellow of Higher Education Academy, University of Sheffield, UK “Reading the personal narratives and analyses in this book touches deeply into that corner in the heart, where it contains mixed emotions when studying abroad, the pain, hurt, blue, entangled with inspiration, excite- ment, and cross-cultural friendship. In this sense, this book was great in revealing the messages to a world that calls for equality and respect.” – Yibo Yang, Senior Lecturer, Harbin Institute of Technology, China “This is a much-needed contribution to the field of intercultural com- petence among international students. What makes this book even more significant is the innovative Story Circle methodology.” – Kamil Luczaj, Assistant Professor, UITM Rzeszow, Poland “Books told through lived stories are most effective means to educate and influence people. This book helps you sort through your volumes of emo- tions and reactions with the narratives and dialectical dimensions of cul- tural navigation.” – Jing Luan, Provost, San Mateo Colleges of Silicon Valley (Cañada, CSM & Skyline), USA “This book is a must-read for international students either planning to travel abroad or wanting to know more about cultural differences and stereotypes among others. What this book offers is very unique and the salient information captured cannot be found anywhere else. I highly rec- ommend this book for every international student.” – Linda Tsevi, Senior Lecturer, College of Education, University of Ghana, Ghana “This compelling book is a collection of international students’ thoughts, ideas, and critical insights from several perspectives. The openness of fifty shades of personal narratives deconstructs stereotypes, bias, and cultural difference. The book draws on theoretical frameworks that intersect iden- tities and cultural experiences. An insightful and valuable addition to the growing area of developing intercultural competence.” – Dawn Joseph, Associate Professor, Deakin University, Australia “Whether you are interested in student mobility as a practitioner or an academic, this book is a pleasure to read. Full of stories about clashing cul- tural differences, stereotypes and mutual understanding, the volume covers an important dimension of international student mobility.” – Miloslav Bahna, Senior Researcher, Institute for Sociology, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Slovakia “I cannot recommend enough the methodology and the approach of fore- grounding lived experiences of international people taken in this book. Reading the stories presented in the book and the editors’ commentaries is essential for anyone wishing to deepen, in genuine ways, their under- standing of the theoretical and practical nuances surrounding intercultural competence.” – Aneta Hayes, Senior Lecturer in Education, Keele University, UK DEVELOPING INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION This book presents students’ reflections on their intercultural student experi- ences, and utilizing the UNESCO Story Circle methodology, illustrates how such reflection can aid the development of intercultural competence (IC). The volume features a broad range of first-person narratives that showcase the diversity of student experiences encountered while studying abroad in a variety of cultural and institutional settings. Engaging with issues in relation to identity negotiation, stereotypes, cultural difference, and communities of support, the text demonstrates application of the UNESCO Story Circle approach in devel- oping IC. Further, vignettes are analyzed and guiding questions are offered to structure readers’ reflection and discussion to facilitate further honing of inter- cultural competencies. The volume promotes IC among individual educators, trainers, international students, and community members and provides guidance in addressing international students’ well-being more broadly. This text will benefit scholars, academics, and students in the fields of higher education, multicultural education, and intercultural communication. Those involved with international and comparative education as well as student affair practice and higher education administration will also benefit from this volume. Lily A. Arasaratnam-Smith is Deputy Vice President Faculty and Professor of Communication at Alphacrucis University College, Australia. She is a Fellow of the International Academy for Intercultural Research. Darla K. Deardorff holds numerous faculty positions at universities around the world including as Research Fellow in the Social Science Research Institute at Duke University, USA and has also taught at Harvard University’s Global Education Think Tank. She is Executive Director of the Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA) and Founder of ICC Global and the World Council on Intercultural and Global Competence. Routledge Studies in Global Student Mobility Series Editors: Krishna Bista and Christopher Glass Routledge Studies in Global Student Mobility offers a scholarly forum for original and innovative research which explores, explains, and increases understanding of issues and opportunities relating to international student mobility in K-12, higher education, and beyond. Consisting of peer-reviewed authored and edited volumes, the series advances theoretical understanding and identifies best practices for educators and professionals involved in study abroad. As an interdisciplinary scholarly venue, the series showcases new ideas and fresh perspectives relating to international student mobility, study abroad, exchange programs, student affairs from the US and around the world, and from a wide range of academic fields, including student affairs, international educa- tion, and cultural studies. This series is produced in collaboration with the CIES SIG Study Abroad & International Students, STAR Scholars Network, and Open Journals in Education (OJED). Books in this series include: International Student Mobility to and from the Middle East Theorizing Public, Institutional, and Self-Constructions of Cross-Border Students Edited by Aneta Hayes and Sally Findlow Developing Intercultural Competence in Higher Education International Students’ Stories and Self-Reflection Lily A. Arasaratnam-Smith and Darla K. Deardorff Chinese Students and the Experience of International Doctoral Study in STEM Using a Multi-World Model to Understand Challenges and Success Yibo Yang and Judith MacCallum For more information about this series, please visit: https://www.routledge.com/ go/routledge-studies-in-global-student-mobility DEVELOPING INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION International Students’ Stories and Self-Reflection Lily A. Arasaratnam-Smith and Darla K. Deardorff First published 2023 by Routledge 605 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10158 and by Routledge 4 Park Square, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 4RN Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, an informa business © 2023 Lily A. Arasaratnam-Smith and Darla K. Deardorff The right of Lily A. Arasaratnam-Smith and Darla K. Deardorff to be identified as authors of this work has been asserted in accordance with sections 77 and 78 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reprinted or reproduced or utilised in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including photocopying and recording, or in any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publishers. Trademark notice: Product or corporate names may be trademarks or registered trademarks, and are used only for identification and explanation without intent to infringe. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Names: Arasaratnam-Smith, Lily A., author. | Deardorff, Darla K., author. Title: Developing intercultural competence in higher education : international students' stories in education abroad / Lily A. Arasaratnam-Smith and Darla K. Deardorff. Description: New York, NY : Routledge, 2023. | Series: Routledge studies in global student mobility | Includes bibliographical references and index. Identifiers: LCCN 2022012523 | ISBN 9781032134987 (hardback) | ISBN 9781032134970 (paperback) | ISBN 9781003229551 (ebook) Subjects: LCSH: Foreign study. | International education. | Intercultural communication--Study and teaching (Higher) | Cultural competence. Classification: LCC LB2375 .A73 2023 | DDC 370.116--dc23/eng/20220521 LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2022012523 ISBN: 978-1-032-13498-7 (hbk) ISBN: 978-1-032-13497-0 (pbk) ISBN: 978-1-003-22955-1 (ebk) DOI: 10.4324/9781003229551 Typeset in Bembo by SPi Technologies India Pvt Ltd (Straive) Lily: To the sojourners, teachers, learners and thinkers whose self-reflection and compassion foster intercultural competence; and to my husband Clive, who embodies the best of such qualities. Darla: To all those who continue on their intercultural journeys in building a better world, including those who contributed their own narratives in this book. CONTENTS List of Contributors xi Acknowledgments xiv Foreword xv 1 Introduction: The UNESCO Story Circles Methodology and Intercultural Competence 1 PART 1 Exploring Student Experiences Abroad 9 2 Understanding the Intersection of Culture and Identity 11 3 Recognizing and Reassessing Stereotypes 38 4 Navigating Cultural Differences 66 PART 2 Developing Students’ Intercultural Competence 89 5 Using Self-Reflection to Develop Intercultural Competence 91 6 Experiencing Support and Community 116
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