Abstract
Increasingly more students from China are looking to the USA for learning opportunities. Despite being beneficial for both stakeholders, this phenomenon has some deep-rooted issues pertaining to cross cultural language acquisition barriers that may be preventing such learners from reaching their full potential in academic accomplishments. This phenomenological study of five Chinese students in the USA, engaged in the process of English language communication, is a step towards understanding this phenomenon. The study’s findings led to the development of a new metaphorical paradigm (Looking Glass Effect Paradigm) to explain the key issues faced by such learners, a new pedagogical approach (Globally Infused Pedagogy), and an innovative teaching strategy recommendation (Customized Learning Camp) to assist Chinese learners in gaining English language competencies.
Recommended Citation
Bawa, Papia and Watson, Sunnie L.
(2017)
"The Looking Glass Effect: A Phenomenological Study of Graduate Asian Students’ English Writing Challenges,"
Journal of Research Initiatives: Vol. 2:
Iss.
3, Article 7.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.uncfsu.edu/jri/vol2/iss3/7
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