the experiences of bilingual chinese international 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 studying in english at a small canadian university
abstract
this study explores the experiences of ten chinese 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛
learning in english at a small
canadian university using linguistic portrait silhouettes and semi-structured interviews in a
phenomenologically-influenced case study. five major themes were summarized: (1) the
language portrait silhouette (lps); (2) the overall experience of studying in english at a
canadian university; (3) transformation: expectations, changes in expectations, changes in
motivations, biggest changes and success; (4) resources and support; and 5) technology
applications and learning experiences.
the language portrait silhouette proved useful in understanding participants’ linguistic
identity, learning challenges, and cultural understanding. in terms of overall experience, although
the majority of participants viewed the opportunities to use english to study at a canadian
university positively—including the cultural experience—the challenges and dilemmas faced by
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were many, including culture shock and linguistic barriers. most participants underwent
transformations while studying in terms of motivations and expectations, with career prospects
and personal growth seen as important. participants made extensive use of technology to support
their learning and offered suggestions for its use. professors, for example, were expected to
provide some advice and support in their teaching to help 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛
make better use of these
technologies.
recommendations are made for professors, universities and future chinese 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛
studying at canadian universities. recommendations are also made for future study.