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second culture acquisition  

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  • Second culture acquisition, an integral aspect of the acculturation process, is the adjustment of the immigrant to the dominant culture. In the new culture, immigrants must navigate through situations in which they have no experience, often without a grasp of the language. [Source: Encyclopedia of Counseling; Second Culture Acquisition]

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