| Intercultural Experience and Education Contributor(s): Alred, Geof (Editor), Byram, Michael (Editor), Fleming, Mike (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1853596078 ISBN-13: 9781853596070 Publisher: Multilingual Matters Limited OUR PRICE: $123.45 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2002 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Aims & Objectives - Language Arts & Disciplines - Education | Multicultural Education |
| Dewey: 370.117 |
| LCCN: 2002026327 |
| Series: Languages for Intercultural Communication and Education |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.9" W x 8.4" (0.95 lbs) 256 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Multicultural |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This edited volume explores the educational significance of intercultural experience. It offers a broader conception of interculturality than commonly found in the area of foreign language teaching. Contributors represent a diverse range of academic and professional interests. The aim of the book is to encourage dialogue and interchange across this range, and beyond, to stimulate thinking about the educational value of intercultural experience. |
Contributor Bio(s): Byram, Michael: - Michael Byram is Professor Emeritus at the University of Durham, UK and Guest Professor at the University of Luxembourg. Alred, Geof: - The editors are all members of the School of Education, Durham University, interested in interdisciplinary approaches to intercultural experience. Geof Alred is counsellor and counsellor trainer. His research interests include language in therapy, mentoring and intercultural experience, in particular student residence abroad.Fleming, Mike: - Mike Fleming is Professor of Education at Durham University with research interests in drama and arts education as well as intercultural education. |