Preparing Students for an Exchange in Asia (4 of 5)
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Join us for an open and engaging conversation about Asian culture and values in order to more fully prepare your students for their exchanges.
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Preparing Students for an Exchange in Asia (4 of 5)
- 1. S T E P H E N T U R B A N , D I S T R I C T 3 4 8 0 ‘ 11 - 1 2 WHY LANGUAGE MATTERS MORE IN ASIA
- 2. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EUROPEAN AND ASIAN LANGUAGES
- 3. HUGE IMPLICATIONS FOR INBOUNDS • School • Family/Friendship • Culture Shock
- 4. THE RESULT? DIFFICULT EXCHANGES • Weak language level upon departure • Few meaningful friendships with locals • Only spent time with other exchange students
- 5. RECOMMENDATIONS • Support language learning BEFORE school starts • Language Bootcamp? • Increase language classes during exchange • ~2-5 hours a week is NOT enough • Districts should redistribute resources • Culture Classes → Language Classes
- 6. THANK YOU! Facebook: Stephen Turban Email: stephenturban@gmail.com
Hinweis der Redaktion
- Describe the difference between the two languages. Different language systems, different amounts of time needed to learn either language, etc. It is not the gateway to understanding a culture, it is the gateway to understanding anything.
- Talk about how I saw this in my own exchange. Describe how it is difficult to simply “Pick up” a new language.
- Language level at departure is lower than the language level of many european countries within 3-4 weeks.
- Talk about what I did - and how I think that this should serve as a model for other