Vol. 5 No. 4 (2015): Journal of International Students

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This issue examines topics ranging from international students' writing performance, acculturation patterns, and cross-cultural dating preferences to the dynamics of homestay programs and the role of service learning in fostering global understanding. Research articles delve into faculty-student interactions, motivations for studying abroad, and the challenges faced by international student partners. Key studies address the financial impact of international student enrollments on institutions, cognitive skills development, and public diplomacy consequences tied to cultural demands.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v5i4
Published: 2015-10-01

Research Articles (English)

  • Nonresident Undergraduates’ Performance in English Writing Classes— Hierarchical Linear Modeling Analysis

    Allison A. Vaughn, Matthew Bergman, Barry Fass-Holmes
    319-333
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v5i4.398

  • International Students in American Pathway Programs: Learning English and Culture through Service-Learning

    Julie Miller, Becca Berkey, Francis Griffin
    334-352
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v5i4.399

  • Uneven Experiences: The Impact of Student-Faculty Interactions on International Students’ Sense of Belonging

    Chris R. Glass, Elizabeth Kociolek, Rachawan Wongtrirat, R. Jason Lynch, Summer Cong
    353-367
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v5i4.400

  • Exploring the Motivations, Expectations, and Experiences of Students Who Study in Global Settings

    Vince Salyers, Cathy S. Carston, Yasmin Dean, Chad London
    368-382
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v5i4.401

  • Culturally Responsive Education: Developing Lesson Plans for Vietnamese Students in the American Diaspora

    Cynthia M. Douglas
    395-404
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v5i4.403

  • Taboo or Tabula Rasa: Cross-Racial/Cultural Dating Preferences amongst Chinese, Japanese, and Korean International Students in an American University

    Zachary S. Ritter
    405-419
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v5i4.404

  • Tale of the Tape: International Teaching Assistant Noticing During Videotaped Classroom Observations

    Gwendolyn M. Williams, Rod E. Case
    434-446
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v5i4.406

  • The Forgotten Half: Understanding the Unique Needs of International Student Partners

    Danni Lei, Jon D. Woodend, Sarah K. Nutter, Alyssa R. Ryan, Sharon L. Cairns
    447-458
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v5i4.407

  • Coming to America: Assessing the Patterns of Acculturation, Friendship Formation, and the Academic Experiences of International Students at a U.S. College

    Pamela Leong
    459-474
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v5i4.408

  • A Relational Approach to International Education Through Homestay Programs

    Junko Kobayashi, Linda Viswat
    475-487
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v5i4.409

  • Building Vocabulary for Language Learning: Approach for ESL Learners to Study New Vocabulary

    Adel M. Alharbi
    501-511
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v5i4.411

  • Are International Students Cash Cows? Examining the Relationship Between New International Undergraduate Enrollments and Institutional Revenue at Public Colleges and Universities in the US

    Brendan Cantwell
    512-525
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v5i4.412

  • Cognitive Skills Development Among International Students at Research Universities in the United States

    Young K. Kim, David Edens, Michael F. Iorio, Christie J. Curtis, Edwin Romero
    526-540
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v5i4.413

  • Cultural Demands of the Host-Nation: International Student Experience and the Public Diplomacy Consequences

    Benjamin Triana
    383-394
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v5i4.402

  • Kilimanjaro: A Case of Meaningful Adventure And Service Learning Abroad

    Cathy Cavanaugh, Ewa Gajer, John Mayberry, Brendan O’Connor, Jace Hargis
    420-433
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v5i4.405

  • Knowledge, Education, and Attitudes of International Students to IELTS: A Case of Australia

    Abe W Ata
    488-500
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v5i4.410

Cross-Border Narratives

  • The Not-So-Easy Road of Overseas Study: Life like an Outsider

    Yolanda Palmer
    541-544
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v5i4.414

Book Reviews

  • International Student in Japan

    Kyle D. Warren, Eunyoung Kim
    545-546
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v5i4.415

  • International Student’s Guide to American Colleges

    Marguerite J. Dennis
    547-548
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v5i4.416