International students in Chinese university face an array of sometimes bewildering practical, cultural, academic, and social challenges. Many may not be fully prepared to cope with such challenges without some form of assistance from the university and surrounding community. Such students need assistance and support to face successfully the challenge of a new society and a new environment. It is therefore critical that the institutions admitting international students develop an understanding o... 

【文章來源】：東北師范大學吉林省 211工程院校 教育部直屬院校

【文章頁數(shù)】：87 頁

【學位級別】：碩士

【文章目錄】：
Abstract
Acknowledgement
Chapter 1 Introduction
    1.1 Purpose the study
    1.2 Problem statement
    1.3 Rationale of the study
    1.4 Significance of the study
    1.5 Limitations of the study
Chapter 2 Literature Review
    2.1 Key concepts
    2.2 Adjustment issues of international students
    2.3 Problems facing international students
    2.4 Challenges related to academic adaptation
    2.5 Other issues:demographic factors, student expectations and coping strategies
Chapter 3 Theoretical Framework
    3.1 Conceptualizing cross-cultural adaptation
        3.1.1 Definition and terms
        3.1.2 Theories and models of cross-cultural adaptation
    3.2 Berry's model of acculturative stress and adaptation
Chapter 4 Methodology
    4.1 Qualitative research strategy
    4.2 Case study design
    4.3 Sampling design
    4.4 Source of Data:semi-structured interviews and observations
    4.5 Method of data analysis
    4.6 Participants
Chapter 5 Data Analysis
    5.1 Orientation and advising experience
    5.2 Out-of-class experience
    5.3 In-class experience
    5.4 Extracurricular involvement and peer relationships
    5.5 Campus services
    5.6 Academic Achievement
    5.7 Academic difficulties
    5.8 Reasons for academic difficulties
    5.9 Coping strategies
    5.10 Suggestions for university support
Chapter 6 Discussion
    6.1 Relating findings to research questions
    6.2 Relationships between factors
    6.3 Demographic characteristics and academic adaptation
Chapter 7 Conclusion
    7.1 Summary of findings
    7.2 Implications
References
Appendices
    Appendix Ⅰ Interview Guide
    Appendix Ⅱ Covering Letter



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