Two-Way Cultural Transmission in Study-Abroad: U.S. Host Families and Japanese College Students in Short-Term Homestay Programs

Authors

Ramona Fruja, Bucknell UniversityFollow
Joseph L. Murray, Bucknell University
Junko ToriiFollow

Publication Date

3-6-2020

Description

This study addresses a gap in the study-abroad literature, examining both student and host family experiences of two-way cultural transmission. Interviews, participant observation and reflective journals revealed both parties sought authentic cultural experiences, but implicit forms of cultural transmission in homestay rendered preconceived notions of authenticity elusive. This discrepancy held potential for growth in cultural understanding. The authors explore implications for program design and interpretation of outcomes.

Journal

Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice

Volume

57

Issue

5

First Page

578

Last Page

590

Department

Education

Second Department

Education

Open Access

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Link to Published Version

https://doi.org/10.1080/19496591.2020.1726360

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1080/19496591.2020.1726360

Recommended Citation

Fruja, Ramona; Murray, Joseph L.; and Torii, Junko. "Two-Way Cultural Transmission in Study-Abroad: U.S. Host Families and Japanese College Students in Short-Term Homestay Programs." (2020) : 578-590.