Travelers and Foreigners: A Study on Cross-Cultural Interpersonal Interaction of Chinese Students Studying in the United States

Author: Chen Xiangming
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: This book employs qualitative research methods, tracking the interpersonal interactions of a group of Chinese students studying in the United States through nearly two years of field research and textual analysis. Based on in-depth interviews and participant observation, it explores their behaviors, feelings, and interpretations of meaning. Around the seven "local concepts" proposed by the research subjects, the book elaborates on their cross-cultural interpersonal interactions and mental states, particularly how they navigated the difficult process of redefining their cultural identity on unfamiliar ground, moving from confusion and helplessness to repositioning themselves. The book is rich in case studies and written in a simple, approachable language, providing readers with a window into the true feelings and cognitive changes of international students in cross-cultural interactions.