This study addresses a gap in the study-abroad literature, examining both student and host family experiences of two-way cultural transmission. Interviews, participant observation and reflective journals revealed both parties sought authentic cultural experiences, but implicit forms of cultural transmission in homestay rendered preconceived notions of authenticity elusive. This discrepancy held potential for growth in cultural understanding. The authors explore implications for program design and interpretation of outcomes.

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留学中的双向文化传播：短期寄宿计划中的美国寄宿家庭和日本大学生

这项研究解决了留学文献中的空白，研究了学生和寄宿家庭双向文化传播的经验。访谈，参与者观察和反思性期刊显示，双方都在寻求真实的文化体验，但是寄宿家庭中隐含的文化传播形式使人们对真实性的先入之见难以捉摸。这种差异为文化理解的发展提供了潜力。作者探讨了对程序设计和结果解释的影响。