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The process of cultural adaptation of AFS exchange students to the czech culture
Henniová, Jasmína
The thesis focuses on adaptability of AFS exchange students. It studies their ability to adapt to the Czech culture. In the first part the theoretical background of intercultural psychology, adaptation process and its possible obstacles is presented. It is based on many important authors, especially M. J. Bennett, J. W. Berry, W. Bridges, G. Hofstede, K. Oberg or J. Průcha. In the second part own research of adaptability of AFS students is presented. The data was collected through CCAI surveys. The results are used to compare the adaptability of the students in the beginning and in the end of the exchange programs and also to compare the genders, age groups and nationalities with each other.
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The process of cultural adaptation of AFS exchange students to the czech culture
Henniová, Jasmína
The thesis focuses on adaptability of AFS exchange students. It studies their ability to adapt to the Czech culture. In the first part the theoretical background of intercultural psychology, adaptation process and its possible obstacles is presented. It is based on many important authors, especially M. J. Bennett, J. W. Berry, W. Bridges, G. Hofstede, K. Oberg or J. Průcha. In the second part own research of adaptability of AFS students is presented. The data was collected through CCAI surveys. The results are used to compare the adaptability of the students in the beginning and in the end of the exchange programs and also to compare the genders, age groups and nationalities with each other.
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Czech and German cultural standards from the exchange students' point of view
Kutilová, Alena ; Křečková Kroupová, Zuzana (advisor) ; Nurkovičová, Jasmína (referee)
This thesis deals with the subject of Czech and German cultural standards and the way they influence the daily lives of exchange students. The main objective lies in the abstraction and definition of cultural standards of this specific target group. The theoretical part introduces different approaches to the term culture and further describes two main concepts of cultural studies -- the methodology of cultural dimensions and cultural standards. The practical part opens with an introduction to German history, economy and points out the leading role that this country has in the international relationships. Following is the list of possibilities for exchange study programmes at the University of Economics and the summary of activities that are organized by the International Studies Centre. Most importantly, this part sums up the results of the research I did among the exchange students from the Czech Republic and Germany. Further, I compare the results of my research with the conclusions reached by Ivan Nový. In the conclusion there is a set of recommendations for the exchange students that should ease their first contact with a foreign culture.
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