Case study #1

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Case Study Report #1

Coming to North America

 

I.         Statement of the Problem

A. Definition: Dita who is an international student could not adjust culture shock in American college’s life.

B. Analysis: She is a very timidity so she did not challenge new surrounding.

II.       Suggestion of Possible Solutions

A. Solution 1 Take part in more social parties.

B. Solution 2 Make an appointment with an adviser.

C. Solution 3 She should have tried to make friends who are from same country.

III.     Evaluation of Possible Solutions

A. Solution 1

1. Advantages She could have gotten much friends and it is good opportunity for her.

2. Disadvantages the party sometimes has having alcohol so it is not good for her.

B. Solution 2

3. Advantages She could have gotten better advise.

4. Disadvantages She could not have gotten make an appointment.

C. Solution 3

5. Advantages It is good opportunity for her and maybe they will sympathize with Dita.

6. Disadvantages The College might not have other person who is from same country with Dita.   

Ⅳ.  Selection of a Solution

     A. Choice: Solution2

     B. Because it is best and general solution for international students.

Case Study #2

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Case Study #2: 

A Question of interpretation


I. Statement of the Problem
   A. Definition: Mei could not adjust her problem as culture shock in the class.
   B. Mei’s misunderstanding to teacher’s saying and Mei’s negative personality.

The problem is the difference of language and different interpretations of each custom for class. And, Mei took teacher’s suggestions pessimistically.

II. Suggestion of Possible Solutions
 A. Mei should have gone to the teacher and ask how to write an essay.
 B. The teacher should have been more considered her situation as a foreigner.
 C. Mei could have gone to ESL before taking general classes.

III. Evaluation of Possible Solutions
 A. Solution 1
    1. Advantages: She can have a good opportunity that she can talk a lot and understand to the teacher. And, the teacher also will understand better about Mei. At the same time, Mei will be able to get a skill of writing.
    2. Disadvantages: Although teacher is a person who teach College Reading and Writing, however the teacher is not a specialist that teaching writing and Reading to foreigner.

B. Solution 2
    3. Advantages: It will be good for Mei. Mei will become comfortable to be in class.
    4. Disadvantages: Teacher might not be interested in foreigner and she may not imagine an international student’s situation.

C. Solution 3
    5. Advantages: She could have prepared enough to enter the college before she enrolled it.
    6. Disadvantages: Her college may not have the ESL.

IV. Selection of a Solution
Solution 1