Intercultural Competence in Conversations About Race: A Filipino American Student's Negotiation of Difference During Study Abroad in Denmark

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SERIES RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM

NAFSA

2021, Volume 5

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Student Support Services

•International Student Advisement

•Student Advising and Access Services

•Student Leadership and Engagement

•Student Conduct and Policies Counseling

•Intercultural Engagement and Inclusion

•Student Health and Counseling

•Career Counseling

•Parent and Family Programming

International Student Satisfaction

• Changing Public Policy

•Declining Birthrate

• Need for Resources

University

•Policy Compliance

•Student Recruitment

•Student Retention

•University Economic Stability

•Other

Environmental

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Enrolled International

Students

Prospective International

Students Communication

with International Students

Institutional Programming

Electronic Outreach

Word of Mouth/Personal

Connections

Social Media

Institutional Website

Printed Institutional

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Your Name ________________________________________________________ Date (dy/mo/yr) ___________________

Program Name/Term _____________________________ Pre-Survey (prior to arrival) Post-Survey (end of program) DIRECTIONS: Please respond to the following statements by marking an X in one of the boxes to the right of each item, and responding in writing as appropriate to the open-ended questions at the end of each section The survey is made up of 40 questions, and should take approximately 10 minutes. Data is for assessment only and WILL NOT be used for grading.

SECTION 1: Cognitive Domain

SECTION 2: Affective Domain

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Statement:

Strongly Agree (SA) Agree (A) Neutral (N) Disagree (D) Strongly Disagree (SD)

1. I am willing to defend my own views when they differ from others 5 4 3 2 1

2. I consider different perspectives before drawing conclusions about the world 5 4 3 2 1 3. I consider different cultural perspectives when evaluating global problems 5 4 3 2 1 4. I know which daily choices are most important to positively impact the world 5 4 3 2 1 5. I am unsure how and where to locate information about sustainability 1 2 3 4 5 6. I have a clear understanding of what is most important to know about sustainability (please explain)

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5 4 3 2 1

7. I am informed of current issues that impact international relations 5 4 3 2 1

8. I know how to analyze the basic characteristics of a culture 5 4 3 2 1

9. I can discuss cultural differences from an informed perspective 5 4 3 2 1

10. I understand how economic, social, and environmental issues are inter-related 5 4 3 2 1

11. It is unclear to me how my daily decisions affect the world 1 2 3 4 5

12. I have an appreciation for the importance of ecological diversity 5 4 3 2 1

13. I am knowledgeable about global and local dimensions of sustainability (please explain) ____________________________________________________________________________

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5 4 3 2 1

Statement:

14. I can take on various roles as appropriate in different cultural/ethnic settings 5 4 3 2 1

15. I need affirmative confirmation about myself from others 1 2 3 4 5

16. I am confident functioning in environments where different languages are spoken 5 4 3 2 1 17. I see myself as a member of the global community (please explain)

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SECTION 2: Affective Domain (continued)

SECTION 3: Behavioral Domain Statement:

18. I feel comfortable around people from backgrounds very different from my own 5 4 3 2 1

19. I get offended by people who do not understand my point-of-view 1 2 3 4 5

20. I feel secure emotionally when presented with multiple perspectives 5 4 3 2 1

21. I am accepting of people with different religious and spiritual traditions 5 4 3 2 1 22. I easily accept differences in others (please explain)

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5 4 3 2 1

23. I think of my life in terms of giving back to society 5 4 3 2 1

24. I feel an ethical or spiritual obligation to the Earth and other living/non-living things 5 4 3 2 1 25. I am motivated to live my life consciously, even if it may not be popular 5 4 3 2 1 26. I feel a sense of personal responsibility for the state of the world (please explain)

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5 4 3 2 1

27. I often get out of my comfort zone to better understand myself 5 4 3 2 1

28. I am uncertain whether I can take care of myself in a completely new situation 1 2 3 4 5 29. I am passionate about trying to make a difference in my community/the world 5 4 3 2 1 30. I feel inspired to take action in my daily life related to sustainability 5 4 3 2 1 31. I feel that my efforts make a difference in the state of the world (please explain)

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5 4 3 2 1

Statement:

32. I put my beliefs into action by standing up for my principles 5 4 3 2 1

33. I rarely question what I have been taught about the world 1 2 3 4 5

34. I consciously behave in terms of making a difference 5 4 3 2 1

35. I am aware of how my needs differ from wants & consider that when making purchases 5 4 3 2 1 36. I am selective about my daily decisions based upon environmental and/or social concerns (please

explain)

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5 4 3 2 1

37. I advocate for the rights of others 5 4 3 2 1

38. Volunteering is not an important priority in my life 1 2 3 4 5

39. I believe that humans can work together to implement positive changes 5 4 3 2 1

40. I take part in local, regional, or virtual communities related to sustainability (please explain) ____________________________________________________________________________

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