‘I can’t … I won’t?’ International students at the threshold of social interactionWright, C. and Schartner, A. (2013) ‘I can’t … I won’t?’ International students at the threshold of social interaction. Journal of Research in International Education, 12 (2). pp. 113-128. ISSN 1741-2943
It is advisable to refer to the publisher's version if you intend to cite from this work. See Guidance on citing. To link to this item DOI: 10.1177/1475240913491055 Abstract/SummaryThis mixed-method study tracked social interaction and adaptation among 20 international postgraduates on a 1-year programme in the UK, examining assumptions that language proficiency and interactional engagement directly underpin sociocultural adaptation. Participants remained frustrated by a perceived ‘threshold’ barring successful interaction with English speakers, while reporting reluctance to take up available opportunities, independent of language proficiency and sociocultural adaptation. We challenge linear models of adaptation and call for assistance to international students in crossing the threshold to successful interaction.
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