The Professional Lives of Language Study Abroad Alumni: A Mixed Methods Investigation

Celeste Kinginger; Jingyuan Zhuang

Published by Multilingual Matters 2023

The Professional Lives of Language Study Abroad Alumni

A Mixed Methods Investigation

Celeste Kinginger and Jingyuan Zhuang

Volume 113 in the series New Perspectives on Language and Education

https://doi.org/10.21832/9781800412514

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About this book

This book investigates the impact of language learning and study abroad on the career options and choices of US-based alumni of all ages. International education experiences are shown to exert considerable influence on the aspirations and career paths of individuals, and the long-term benefits are clearly demonstrated in participant narratives.

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Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	i
Contents Publicly Available Download PDF	v
Figures, Tables and Box Publicly Available Download PDF	vii
Simplified Transcription Conventions Publicly Available Download PDF	ix
Acknowledgements Publicly Available Download PDF	xi
1 Introduction and Literature Review Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1
2 Research Design Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	23
3 Using Languages at Work Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	54
4 Discovering a Calling Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	87
5 Quests for Identity Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	102
6 Exploring Features of Study Abroad Programs Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	124
7 Multilingual Dispositions and Lessons for Life Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	153
8 Conclusion Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	163
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Language: English
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
Pages
- Main content: 216

eBook

Published: April 5, 2023
ISBN: 9781800412514