
BOOKS - Culture Shock for Asians in U.S. Academia: Breaking the Model Minority Myth

Culture Shock for Asians in U.S. Academia: Breaking the Model Minority Myth
Author: Eunkyong Lee Yook
Year: January 1, 2013
Format: PDF
File size: PDF 1.3 MB
Language: English

Year: January 1, 2013
Format: PDF
File size: PDF 1.3 MB
Language: English

Book Description: Culture Shock for Asians in US Academia - Breaking the Model Minority Myth Author: Dr. Eunkyong Lee Yook Year: [Year of Publication] Genre: Non-Fiction, Education, Cultural Studies Synopsis: Culture Shock for Asians in US Academia - Breaking the Model Minority Myth is a thought-provoking book that delves into the unique challenges faced by Asians in American academia. The author, Dr. Eunkyong Lee Yook, an expert in intercultural communication, explores the cultural backgrounds of Asians and how they are perceived in the academic setting. The book shatters the model minority myth, which portrays Asians as high-achieving and successful, and instead reveals the struggles and challenges that Asian students face in US universities. The book begins with an introduction to the history of Asians in the United States, highlighting their diverse cultural backgrounds and experiences.
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