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Author Chen, Jiexiu

Title Cross-cultural adaptation experiences of international scholars in Shanghai : from the perspective of organisational culture / Jiexiu Chen, Junwen Zhu
Published Singapore : Springer, 2020

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Contents The Context of International Scholars' Cross-Cultural Adaptation Research in Shanghai -- Factors Influencing International Scholars' Cross-Cultural Adaptation in Shanghai -- Research and Teaching Adaptation: International Scholars' Experiences in Shanghai's Universities -- Interactions with Administrative System: International Scholars' Experiences in Shanghai's Universities -- Three-Dimensional Analysis on International Scholars' Cross-Cultural Experiences -- Case Studies on International Scholars' Cross-Cultural Adaptation -- Conclusion and Reflection
Summary This book examines the cross-cultural adaptation experiences of international scholars working at Shanghai's top public research universities. On the basis of in-depth interviews, it comprehensively assesses the organisational culture of Chinese universities, recurring problems in international scholars' cross-cultural adaptation processes, and the coping strategies they employ in response. The book focus on the real lives and working experiences of international scholars in China, and addresses teaching, research, funding applications and organisational politics. Accordingly, it offers a wealth of first-hand information for readers who are interested in the Chinese academic world, especially those scholars/researchers/expatriates currently working in or planning to visit/work in China
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references
Subject Students, Foreign -- China -- Cross-cultural studies
Intercultural communication.
Organization & management of education.
Higher & further education, tertiary education.
Education.
Education -- Administration -- General.
Education -- Higher.
Education -- Comparative.
Intercultural communication
Students, Foreign
China
Genre/Form Electronic books
Cross-cultural studies
Form Electronic book
Author Zhu, Junwen, 1973-
ISBN 9789811545467
9811545464