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Culture Shock for Asians in U. S. Academia
Breaking the Model Minority Myth
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2013
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Culture Shock for Asians in U.S. Academia: Breaking the Model Minority Myth discusses the unique cultural challenges that Asians face in U.S. academia. The issues facing Asians in academia are worthy of our attention for two major reasons: the numerical significance of Asians in U.S. academia and the fact that their problem has been largely eclipsed due to their visible success and status as model minority. Asian immigrants are often called the “model minority” because of their Confucianist work ethic and emphasis on “ye," or social order, as well as the high value placed on education. Additionally, Asians generally have often been stereotyped as excelling in academics. However, they face serious problems in adjusting to the U.S. academic system. These problems are due to cultural patterns and variables that are largely invisible, yet nonetheless have an undeniable impact on academics. The issues that affect students ranging from kindergarten through graduate school, and that also affect scholars in academic careers beyond the formative process, are reviewed systematically in this book. Analysis of issues is based on intercultural communication theories and suggestions for overcoming these challenges are suggested.
Becoming aware of and addressing the roadblocks for Asians is important not only for Asian students and scholars, but also for educators, education administrators, and institutions. Additionally, helping Asians to overcome the challenges in academia not only helps academia to become a more inclusive place where all students can learn and all scholars can work in academia successfully, it also benefits society by producing a more literate, educated, and qualified workforce overall. By promoting understanding of this important topic in a systematic and theoretic fashion, valuable resources can be realized to their full potential.
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2013
ISBN-Print
978-0-7391-7884-3
ISBN-Online
978-0-7391-7885-0
Publisher
Lexington, Lanham
Language
English
Pages
205
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Preface No access
1 Introduction No access
2 Asia: Change and Stability No access
3 Past and Present Perceptions of Asia No access
4 Asian Cultural Traits No access
5 Issues Arising during the Formative Years No access
6 The College and Graduate School Years No access
7 Careers in Academia: The Academic Job Application Process and Beyond No access
8 Asian Women with U.S. Academic Careers No access
9 A Cross-cultural Comparison of Communication Apprehension between Korean and American Students No access
10 Strategies for Evaluation of ESL Students in Speech Communication Courses No access
11 Administrative Considerations Regarding Class Formats for Non-native Speakers of English No access
12 Asian Faculty Satisfaction Level and Roles in U.S. Academia No access
13 Critical Incidents for Grades 3-12 Students No access
14 Critical Incidents for College Students No access
15 Critical Incidents to Promote Faculty Understanding of Asian Students No access
16 Film and Media Resources for Learning about Asia No access
Index No access Pages 199 - 204
About the Author and Contributors No access Pages 205 - 205
