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Culture shock for Asians in U.S. academia : breaking the model minority myth /

By exploring the cultural backgrounds of Asians in U.S. academia, Culture Shock for Asians in U.S. Academia realizes the goal of furthering understanding of the unique challenges they face, from the "teacher as guru" phenomenon, to the model minority myth. This book includes an analysis of...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Yook, Eunkyong Lee
Corporate Author: Ebook Library
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Lanham : Lexington Books, 2013.
Subjects:
Asians > Education > United States.
Asians > Study and teaching > United States.
Asian Americans > Study and teaching.
Minorities > United States > Intellectual life.
Intercultural communication.
EDUCATION / Higher.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:By exploring the cultural backgrounds of Asians in U.S. academia, Culture Shock for Asians in U.S. Academia realizes the goal of furthering understanding of the unique challenges they face, from the "teacher as guru" phenomenon, to the model minority myth. This book includes an analysis of issues from an intercultural communication perspective. Short research articles, as well as practical learning activities and modules appropriate for K - 16 and beyond are included in the text.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiv, 205 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780739178850 (electronic bk.)
0739178857 (electronic bk.)