Culture shock for Asians in U.S. academia : breaking the model minority myth /
Yook, Eunkyong Lee,author.
"Culture Shock for Asians in U.S. Academia: Breaking the Model Minority Myth discusses the unique cultural challenges that Asians face in U.S. academia. The issues facing Asians in academia are worthy of our attention for two major reasons: the numerical significance of Asians in U.S. academia and the fact that their problem has been largely eclipsed up to now due to their visible success and status as model minority. Asian immigrants are often called the "model minority" because of their Confucianist work ethic and emphasis on "ye", or social order, as well as the high value placed on education. Additionally, Asians generally have often been stereotyped as excelling in academics. However, they face serious problems in adjusting to the U.S. academic system. These problems are due to cultural patterns and variables that are largely invisible, yet nonetheless have an undeniable impact on academics. The issues that affect students ranging from kindergarten through graduate school, and that also affect scholars in academic careers beyond the formative process, are reviewed systematically in this book. Analysis of issues is based on intercultural communication theories and suggestions for overcoming these challenges are suggested. Becoming aware of and addressing the roadblocks for Asians is important not only for Asian students and scholars, but also for educators, education administrators, and institutions. Additionally, helping Asians to overcome the challenges in academia not only helps academia to become a more inclusive place where all students can learn and all scholars can work in academia successfully, it also benefits society by producing a more literate, educated, and qualified workforce overall. By promoting understanding of this important topic in a systematic and theoretic fashion, valuable resources can be realized to their full potential."
"Culture Shock for Asians in U.S. Academia: Breaking the Model Minority Myth discusses the unique cultural challenges that Asians face in U.S. academia. The issues facing Asians in academia are worthy of our attention for two major reasons: the numerical significance of Asians in U.S. academia and the fact that their problem has been largely eclipsed up to now due to their visible success and status as model minority. Asian immigrants are often called the "model minority" because of their Confucianist work ethic and emphasis on "ye", or social order, as well as the high value placed on education. Additionally, Asians generally have often been stereotyped as excelling in academics. However, they face serious problems in adjusting to the U.S. academic system. These problems are due to cultural patterns and variables that are largely invisible, yet nonetheless have an undeniable impact on academics. The issues that affect students ranging from kindergarten through graduate school, and that also affect scholars in academic careers beyond the formative process, are reviewed systematically in this book. Analysis of issues is based on intercultural communication theories and suggestions for overcoming these challenges are suggested. Becoming aware of and addressing the roadblocks for Asians is important not only for Asian students and scholars, but also for educators, education administrators, and institutions. Additionally, helping Asians to overcome the challenges in academia not only helps academia to become a more inclusive place where all students can learn and all scholars can work in academia successfully, it also benefits society by producing a more literate, educated, and qualified workforce overall. By promoting understanding of this important topic in a systematic and theoretic fashion, valuable resources can be realized to their full potential."
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- Asia : change and stability -- Understanding Asian traits and patterns. Past and present perceptions of Asia -- Asian cultural traits -- A chronological review of issues for Asians in U.S. academia : insights for students, instructors, and administrators. Issues arising during the formative years -- The college and graduate school years -- Careers in academia : the academic job application process and beyond -- Asian women with U.S. academic careers -- Selected research articles for intercultural understanding. A cross-cultural comparison of communication apprehension between Korean and American students -- Strategies for evaluation of ESL students in speech communication courses -- Administrative considerations regarding class formats for non-native speakers of English / Eunkyong L. Yook, Bobbi Elaine Lee -- Asian faculty satisfaction level and roles in U.S. academia / Mikyong Minsun Kim, Eunkyong L. Yook, Yuchuan Chuang -- Learning modules and resources. Critical incidents for grades 3-12 students -- Critical incidents for college students -- Critical incidents to promote faculty understanding of Asian students -- Film and media resources for learning about Asia.
Asians
Asians
Asian Americans
Minorities
Intercultural communication.