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Intercultural communication at Chalmers: student survey

Intercultural communication in the classroom

1. How many students are there on your programme?

Less than 10»		1		8%
10-20»		2		16%
21-30»		2		16%
31-40»		1		8%
41-50»		1		8%
More than 50»		5		41%

Genomsnitt: 4.16 (bidrar till totalt genomsnitt/jämförelseindex)

- My case is special since I am an Erasmus Student doing his Master Thesis in the Materials and Manufacturing Department.» (Less than 10)
- for exchange students, we are usually assigned in different departments depending on the modules that we are taking. So, we may not be classified in a particular programme» (21-30)
- I"m not part of one program, but I have class in different programs» (31-40)

2. Select one course you have had recently. How many students were there in the course?

Less than 10»		1		8%
10-20»		2		16%
21-30»		4		33%
31-40»		1		8%
41-50»		2		16%
More than 50»		2		16%

Genomsnitt: 3.58 (bidrar till totalt genomsnitt/jämförelseindex)

- They were popular courses for Erasmus Students.» (21-30)

3. What percentage of students in your most recent course would you estimate were international students?

Less than 20%»		1		8%
20-50%»		4		33%
50-70%»		4		33%
70-90%»		2		16%
Over 90%»		1		8%

Genomsnitt: 2.83 (bidrar till totalt genomsnitt/jämförelseindex)

4. What would you say are the typical nationalities in your class?

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Sweden»		7		58%
India»		3		25%
China»		1		8%
Iran»		0		0%
Germany»		6		50%
France»		2		16%
Spain»		1		8%
South East Asia»		1		8%
Other European»		3		25%
Middle East»		1		8%
Africa»		2		16%
South America»		0		0%
North America»		0		0%
Australasia»		0		0%
Other»		2		16%

- Germany and Sweden are the most common students in Chalmers» (Sweden, Germany)
- Approximately same proportion after Sweden is India China and Africa» (Sweden, Africa)
- Austria, Taiwanese» (Germany, Other)

5. The students in my classroom choose to sit with students of their own ethnic / cultural / national background.

Always»		0		0%
Often»		5		41%
Sometimes»		6		50%
Rarely»		0		0%
Never»		0		0%
Don"t know»		1		8%

Genomsnitt: 2.83 (bidrar till totalt genomsnitt/jämförelseindex)

- Normally it is easier to mix with people with your same background and language.» (Often)
- Swedes sit with other Swedes and international students gather together, but separately from Swedes» (Often)

6. It is important for me that I work with students from other countries in the class.

Agree strongly»		4		33%
Agree»		5		41%
Neutral»		3		25%
Disagree»		0		0%
Disagree strongly»		0		0%

Genomsnitt: 1.91 (bidrar till totalt genomsnitt/jämförelseindex)

- However, I have heared comments that Swedish students do not appreciate working with internationals, as they believe purely Swedish group is more effective.» (Agree strongly)
- That is the point of studying abroad.» (Agree)

7. We have discussions in class about cultural similarities and/ or differences.

Always»		0		0%
Often»		3		25%
Sometimes»		4		33%
Rarely»		4		33%
Never»		1		8%
Don"t know»		0		0%

Genomsnitt: 3.25 (bidrar till totalt genomsnitt/jämförelseindex)

- With the due respect, and sometimes with total rejection.» (Often)

8. If you wrote "always" "often" "sometimes" for question 7 then please provide some examples of what those discussions might be about.

9. The teacher should mix students from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Agree strongly»		5		41%
Agree»		3		25%
Neutral»		4		33%
Disagree»		0		0%
Disagree strongly»		0		0%

Genomsnitt: 1.91 (bidrar till totalt genomsnitt/jämförelseindex)

- It is the best way to force intercultural relationships.» (Agree strongly)
- Some teachers mix students, others let the choice to students» (Agree)
- Hard to say. I"m Swedish, and I have on many occasions had problems with my group member when he/she is exchange/erasmus student. I appreciate the cultural mix, but it seems like exchange students can and also do select courses without having the proper prerequisite.» (Neutral)

10. It is important that teachers bring up intercultural issues in the classroom.

Agree strongly»		2		16%
Agree»		4		33%
Neutral»		3		25%
Disagree»		3		25%
Disagree strongly»		0		0%

Genomsnitt: 2.58 (bidrar till totalt genomsnitt/jämförelseindex)

- Not important, but it could be interesting if everybody in the classroom is brave enough to talk freely.» (Agree)

11. The Master"s program I am involved with organises activities for students on the programme to get to know each other.

Yes, a lot»		1		8%
Yes, some»		3		25%
A few»		3		25%
None»		2		16%
Don"t know»		3		25%

Genomsnitt: 3.25 (bidrar till totalt genomsnitt/jämförelseindex)

- I lack some extra-academic activities, like the ones organized by the student union» (A few)
- Once, during the first weeks.» (A few)
- I"m not involved in one Master"s program» (Don"t know)

12. If you answered "Yes, a lot", "Yes, some" or "A few" for question 11, did you attend the activities?

Yes, all of them»		3		37%
Yes, some of them»		4		50%
A few»		0		0%
None»		1		12%

Genomsnitt: 1.87 (bidrar till totalt genomsnitt/jämförelseindex)

13. Are there any final comments you wish to make?

Personal and academic profile

14. What is your gender?

Female»		1		8%
Male»		11		91%
No comment»		0		0%

Genomsnitt: 1.91 (bidrar till totalt genomsnitt/jämförelseindex)

15. What age group are you?

20-25»		9		75%
26-30»		2		16%
30+»		1		8%
No comment»		0		0%

Genomsnitt: 1.33 (bidrar till totalt genomsnitt/jämförelseindex)

16. What is your nationality?

17. What is your mother tongue?

18. If you are an international student, how long have you been in Sweden?

Less than 1 month»		0		0%
2-6 months»		2		22%
7-12 months»		5		55%
1-2 years»		2		22%
2-5 years»		0		0%
More than 5 years»		0		0%

Genomsnitt: 3 (bidrar till totalt genomsnitt/jämförelseindex)

19. If you are an international student, what is your educational profile?

9 svarande

International Master"s student»		3		33%
Erasmus student»		4		44%
Have done Bachelor"s in Sweden»		0		0%
Have attended upper secondary school (gymnasium) in Sweden»		0		0%
Other»		2		22%

Genomsnitt: 2.33 (bidrar till totalt genomsnitt/jämförelseindex)

- exchange» (Other)
- bilateral agreement exchange student (Sweden-Singapore)» (Other)

20. If you are a Master"s student, which year of the Master"s program are you studying?

1st year»		4		44%
2nd year»		5		55%

Genomsnitt: 1.55 (bidrar till totalt genomsnitt/jämförelseindex)

Genomsnitt totalt för detta stycke: 1.98

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