ABSTRACT
In this chapter, the authors examine that project in detail: the theory building, the textbook development, the research programs, and various courses, all of which contributed to the student learning being supported by the Global Identity course as students know it today. They provide a detailed account of the Maximizing Study Abroad project and discuss the transition to the current form of the course entitled Global Identity. Center for Advanced Research in Language Acquisition was established in 1993 as a National Language Resource Center with funding from the US Department of Education. Its mission has been to build a knowledge base relevant to language learning and acquisition. The new Global Identity course utilized an enhanced constructivist pedagogy that asked students to draw from and rely on their own thoughts and experiences within their host culture. This pedagogical approach was intended to enhance learning beyond the iteration of the course by more systematically connecting experience with reflection.
