Maximizing Study Abroad:
Strategies for Language and Culture Learning and Use

The exciting new series of Maximizing Study Abroad guidebooks helps students, program professionals, and language instructors make the most of study abroad opportunities through strategies for language and culture learning and use.  Research is currently being conducted to determine the effectiveness of these targeted support materials on study abroad outcomes.

Background Information
Includes information and statistics that define the need for study abroad materials and describes the phases of the Maximizing Study Abroad project.

Maximizing Study Abroad Guidebook Series
Practical and user-friendly, these guides are designed to target the specific needs of study abroad students, program professionals, and language instructors.

Research on the Effectiveness of the Guides
A comprehensive study (2002–2005) looked at the effectiveness of the Maximizing Study Abroad guides on improving students' strategies for language and culture learning and use and the ways in which the materials were used by program professionals and language instructors. An extensive report of the research findings is available as PDF file.

Maximizing Study Abroad: A Workshop for Professionals
Built around the Maximizing Study Abroad: A Students' Guide to Strategies for Language and Culture Learning and Use and its companion Instructional Guide, this workshop will feature a variety of experiential activities, group discussions, and presentations on theory and research, with a focus on their practical application. For more information, see the workshop page.

Publications and Presentations
The CARLA bibliography has more information on presentations and publications done by faculty, students, and staff involved with this project.