Experiences of Immigrant Professors: Cross-Cultural Differences, Challenges, and Lessons for Success

Hutchison, Charles/ Parry, Kwabena Akurang

ISBN 10: 113880696X / ISBN 13: 9781138806962

Published by Routledge, 2015

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1st edition. 284 pages. 9.00x6.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Experiences of Immigrant Professors: Cross-Cultural Differences, Challenges, and Lessons for Success
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 113880696X
• ISBN 13: 9781138806962
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.69 kilograms

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Synopsis

Educational institutions all over the world continue to attract the services of foreign-born scholars. In addition to the culture shock that immigrants experience in unfamiliar countries, these scholars often undergo "pedagogical shock." Through autobiographical accounts of foreign-born professors from Africa, Asia, Europe, and the US, this volume examines the experiences of foreign-born professors around the world to provide insight on the curricular, school-systemic, and sociological differences and challenges that are encountered, and how to help resolve them. It will help administrators, institutions, and immigration and comparative education scholars understand the cross-cultural challenges and coping strategies that define the private and professional lives of foreign-born professors across the globe.

About the Author

Charles B. Hutchison is Associate Professor of Education at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA.