A Comparative Study on “Gap Year” Participation in China and U.S.A_英语论文

摘要

近年来，“间隔年”活动在世界各国青年之间的开展愈加频繁，参与度也是越来越高。同样，中国青年也不例外，由于我国“间隔年”活动推行较晚，目前仍处于概念推广阶段。中美青年在参与时间，参与度以及实践性方面的差异也是十分明显。中美间隔年活动在发展轨迹、教育理念、文化观念，生活态度等方面也是不尽相同。正是这种种的不同使得中美青年在活动执行过程中，在动机，目的地，阻碍因素等方面表现出较大差异。

关键词：间隔年；跨文化交际；美国价值观；中国传统文化 

Contents

Introduction1

1. Gap year1

1.1 Definition of a gap year1

1.2 Classification of a gap year 2

1.3 Type of activities in a gap year 2

2. Disparities in the gap year participation in China and America.3

2.1 Disparities in the engagement .3

2.1.1 Motivations for taking a gap year 3

2.1.2 Where and when.4

2.1.3 The access of information and funding5

2.2 Disparities in participation patterns5

2.2.1 The behavior after the experience of the gap year6

2.2.2 Present obstacles.6

2.2.3 Impact on the community or area after the experience7

3. Reasons behind the overall differences.7 

3.1 Different development trace.7

3.2 The diversity of employment situation.8

3.3 The distinction in the value of education 8

3.4 The differences in the Culture.9

3.5 The distinction in the life style and life attitudes .10

4. Reflections .11

Conclusion .12

References 14