International Student Interview Project

(I apologize for the format problems.)

Summary: Through a series of at least four interviews with an international student from Winona State and/or Saint Mary's University(s), you will complete four smaller assignments and then research and create a project based on a pre approved topic.

Project's Two Parts

1. Four Interview Summaries (40 possible points)

You will meet with the international student at least four times and then hand write or type up a half page summary of the conversation. You will be given a form to fill out. Each Interview Summary is worth 10 points. Each interview should last at least 30 minutes.

2. Large Project (100 possible points)

You and the international student you have been paired with will create a research topic. You will then complete a project in one of the following formats:

A. Written Report With Graphics

B. Large Photo Journal

C. Hand Drawings With Accompanying Information

D. Video or Audio Cassette Interview Series

E. Construct a Model With Accompanying Information

F. Combinations of the Listed Options

G. Other Options?

Project Requirements

1. Written Report With Graphics: (Mr. Voegeli will provide you with blank forms to fill in.)

A. Cover Page

B. Introduction Page

1. Names, Ages, and Home Countries of Both Persons

2. Project Dates

3. Clear and Concise Research Question

C. 3 Typed Page Essay, Double Spaced

D. Map of the Students Country (home town and capital labeled)

E. Background Information Page

1. Population of Country

2. Geographical Size of Country

3. Population of Largest City and Capital

4. Major Industries and Businesses

5. Major Languages Spoken In The Country

6. Size Comparison: Compare the size of the country to Minnesota or another state in the U.S.

7. Major Religions In The Country

8. Time Zone Difference

9. Exchange Rate: How much of their country's money would you get for 100 American dollars?

F. Conclusion Page

G. About the Author Pages (for both you and the international student)

2. All Other Project Options: Please see Mr. Voegeli for specific requirements.

Discussion and Research Topic Ideas

1. Share Photos

2. Music and Sports

3. Home towns: Geography, size, business, simple histories, etc.

4. High schools and Educational System: size, kinds of classes, other activities,

5. Current Events: International issues, conflict, teenage issues, violence, politics,

6. General Information On Countries: Size, government, major industries, etc.

7. Shared Social and Environmental Problems

8. General Information About Each Country's History: Maybe focus on something that the students are proud of and ashamed of in each other's histories? That is just one way to address the very big topic of "history".

9. Similarities and Differences in the Two Cultures: Why do they exist?

10. General Cultural Topics: Foods, holidays, marriage, dating, school uniforms,

11. Other Topics?

Suggested Places To Meet

1. Any Public Place: Parks, Winona Senior High, Winona State, Saint Mary's, restaurants, coffee houses, libraries, grocery store, etc.

2. Your Home (Only If Another Member of Your Family Is Present): Maybe invite them over for a visit or for a meal.

3. Other suggestions: Imagine you are a tourist guide for Winona. Show the international student all the different parts of the city. Take them to musical, drama, and sports events, favorite stores, the bank, etc. Wherever you go, ask them to compare what they see to the same kinds of places in their home countries. Always look for similarities and differences.

International Student Information Sheet

Student # 1

Name: ____________________________________________________________

Telephone Number: __________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________

Home Country: ______________________________________________________

Home Town Name and Size: ___________________________________________

Native Language(s): __________________________________________________

Family Members Names and Ages: ______________________________________

Favorite Past Times or Hobbies: ________________________________________

When Are the Best Times To Meet With Them: ______________________________

Student # 2