2019/03/08 by Pat Dorsett, Stephen Larmar, Julie Clark
Social Sciences · #Global Education and Multiculturalism #International Student and Expatriate Challenges #Tourism, Volunteerism, and Development
paper · doi:10.1080/10437797.2018.1548984
openalex publication_date 2019/03/08 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/29
This article draws on and contributes to the body of knowledge on the development of cultural competence and study abroad experiences. The study program has been well established for several years and blends a 12-day intercultural immersion experience with preparatory classroom teaching and relevant assessment. This study builds on an earlier evaluation, adopting a robust qualitative approach. The study confirms that such experiences can significantly contribute to transformation in students’ capacity to challenge superficial cultural stereotypes and critically engage in the interplay among disadvantage, contextual factors, and sociopolitical structures. Developing critical reflection skills is an integral component in promoting transformation.