Objectives

*To increase my knowledge of specific issues in global communication.
-to learn why these issues exist
-to help others understand these issues

*To not only hold a successful interview with international students, but to also have a personal conversation with them about their culture.
-create a relationship with the interviewee.
-make them feel comfortable around you and open to say what they are thinking about.

*To have a variety of questions to ask during the interview.
-personal, comparative, educational, political, etc

*To successfully cite all sources used in the paper to give proper credit.
-follow APA guidelines
-use LEO
-go to Write Place

*To write an informative paper about why issues exist in global communication and how these issues can be resolved.
-help those who struggle with communicating with international students
-discussion topics that can be used with anyone, such as food or sports.

*To learn more about the culture(s) of the interviewees.
-ask questions regarding that specific culture
-many of these questions should be comparative.

*To learn how to conduct a successful and meaningful interview.
-be professional by conducting in a proper environment while wearing proper attire.
-use proper grammar
-stay organized
-be efficient by having the interview last no longer than 30 minutes.

Questions for International Students

1. What is your name? Does it have a specific meaning?

2. Where are you from?

3. What do the people from your home country do for hobbies or for fun during their free-time?

4. Where is your favorite place in your home country?

5. What do you miss the most about your hometown/country?

6. What do you think is the biggest misconception that Americans have about your culture/country?

7. What do you think is the biggest difference between the United States and your home country?

8. What is your culture's view of our country?

9. What was your school like in your home country?

10. What are you studying at SCSU? What are your future plans in that field?