摘要
Abstract in English
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Background
1.2 Research Purpose
1.3 Research Significance
1.4 Structure of the Paper
Chapter 2 Literature Review
2.1 Studies of Intercultural Adaptation
2.1.1 Definitions of Intercultural Adaptation
2.1.2 Research Subjects of Intercultural Adaptation
2.1.3 Model of Intercultural Adaptation
2.1.4 Influencing Factors of Intercultural Adaptation
2.2 Relevant Studies on Nepalese Students
2.3 Summary
Chapter 3 Research Methodology and Data Collection
3.1 Research Questions
3.2 Research Method
3.3 Research Subjects
3.4 Data Collection
3.4.1 In-depth Interview
3.4.2 Participatory Observations and Informal Conversation
Chapter 4 Results and Discussions
4.1 Making Friends In Nepal
4.1.1 Definitions of Friends
4.1.2 Circle of Friends
4.1.3 Ways of Making Friends
4.1.4 Ways of keeping Friendship
4.1.5 Senses of Making Friends
4.2 Making Friends in China
4.2.1 Definitions of Friends
4.2.2 Ways of Making Friends
4.2.3 Ways of Establishing Friendship
4.2.4 Experiences of Making Chinese Friends
4.2.5 Benefits of Making Chinese Friends
4.3 Differences in Making Friends Between Nepal and China
4.3.1 Easy VS Difficult
4.3.2 General Friend VS Close Friend
4.3.3 Active VS Passive
4.4 Influencing Factors of Intercultural Adaptation
4.4.1 Internal Factors
4.4.2 External Factors
Chapter 5 Conclusions
5.1 Major Findings
5.2 Limitations
5.3 Suggestions for Future Studies
References
Appendices
Publications During the Postgraduate Program
Acknowledgements
声明