Abroad and Beyond Patterns in American Overseas Education

In this book, Professors Goodwin and Nacht present the only examination to date on the burgeoning American interest in overseas study. Attempting to lead the reader into and through this broad field, the authors investigate the numerous foreign study policies and programs. In addition to describing many of the innovative programs across the country, they explain why students go abroad, how they go, and the ways in which they benefit from this experience.

In Abroad and beyond, Professors Goodwin and Nocht discuss the exploding American students' interest in overseas studies. The authors investigate the numerous study foreign policies and programs, clarifying for the reader issues of special relevance to this fast-moving field. In addition to describing many of the innovative programs across the country, they explain why students go abroad, how they go, and the ways in which they benefit. They also discuss the problems that the students create - for themselves and for their institutions - and the consequent policy issues that must be addressed. Bringing their fresh perspective to this subject, Goodwin and Nocht cut through the frequent vehemence and intolerance of the field's various contesting parties. Recommendations are made to campus leaders on how best to confront policy decisions in this hotly debated field. As such, Abroad and beyond should be useful to deans, provosts, presidents, legislators, foundation officers, and faculty members who are connected with foreign study policy.

Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. The point of it all; 3. Ways to do it; 4. Tasks to be done; 5. Some questions to consider - great and small; 6. Innovative: the origin of constructive change; 7. Where to go for help; 8. Conclusion and recommendations; Appendix; Index.