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David Wei Dai – Language, Culture and Curriculum, 2024
In the twenty-first-century working professionals need to possess strong Interactional Competence to handle professional communication in intercultural contexts (PCIC). However, the relationship among the three PCIC constituents -- culture, workplace and interaction -- is undertheorized in current research. This leaves PCIC practitioners…
Descriptors: Intercultural Communication, Cultural Awareness, Second Language Learning, Discourse Analysis
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Parnther, Ceceilia – Journal of College and Character, 2022
International students experience unique challenges that place them at risk for academic misconduct violations, including language, academic expectations, cultural differences, academic preparedness, and policy understanding. Academic misconduct issues can significantly risk student success, leaving international students especially susceptible to…
Descriptors: Foreign Students, Cheating, Ethics, Barriers
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Liu, Kai-Li – Taiwan Journal of TESOL, 2021
This paper examines a pedagogy of using a critical incidents-based (CI-based) method combining student-authored critical incidents, reflection, and interviews to teach and assess intercultural learning. The researcher used student-authored critical incidents as authentic cultural materials, with reflection on those incidents and interviews as…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Intercultural Communication, Communicative Competence (Languages), Critical Incidents Method
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Korkut, Perihan; Dolmaci, Mustafa; Karaca, Burcu – Eurasian Journal of Educational Research, 2018
The Erasmus exchange program has a positive influence on students' intercultural awareness since they find the chance to meet other cultures. Despite high levels of proficiency, there may still be misunderstandings between students of different cultures. As a consequence, the Erasmus program might not achieve its pluriculturalism aim. Purpose of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Undergraduate Students, Foreign Students, Intercultural Communication
Djiraro Mangue, Célestine Laure – Online Submission, 2022
In this paper, through a personal narrative discourse, I explore the influence and the contribution of my cross-cultural study experience in China on my development as a young researcher. Through the Chinese academic culture, I learned some best practices that I consider essential for the blossoming and development of a student. Nonetheless, I…
Descriptors: Personal Narratives, Acculturation, Foreign Countries, Study Abroad
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Salih, Abdelrahman A.; Omar, Lamis I. – Citizenship, Social and Economics Education, 2021
Globalized English offers interaction platforms, including cyber-based settings, for linguistically and culturally diverse speakers, particularly in the English as a second language/English as a foreign language context. Thus, it requires developing the intercultural competence of the parties involved. English users' different perspectives may…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Misconceptions, English (Second Language), Intercultural Communication
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Zorina, Anna V.; Vygodchikova, Natalya N.; Gatin, Rinat G.; Nazmutdinova, Munira A.; Gerasimova, Olga Y. – International Journal of Environmental and Science Education, 2016
The relevance of the problems stated in the article is determined by the fact that with the expansion of relations between the nations all over the world, the problems caused by misunderstanding, religion differences, and lack of cultural tolerance, have become more vital than ever. In this regard, this article is aimed at studying the conditions…
Descriptors: Multicultural Education, Elective Courses, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
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Dunn, Alyssa Hadley – Urban Education, 2011
Though international teachers have been present in U.S. schools for decades, their recruitment for urban schools as a response to the supposed teacher shortage is a relatively new phenomenon with little research to support it. This study examines international teachers' recruitment and preparation for urban environments. Informed by classroom…
Descriptors: Urban Schools, Teacher Recruitment, Foreign Workers, Teacher Orientation
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Akimoto, Tatsuru – Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 2008
Examines the traditional Japanese model of university teaching and compares it with the traditional model found in American universities. After a comparative analysis of both approaches, he discusses and raises questions about the feasibility of developing a truly universal methodology, given deep cultural differences and expectations. Describes…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Quality Circles, Higher Education, Lecture Method
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Muhammad, Rukiya – Higher Education Policy, 2005
Misunderstandings and breakdowns in communication often occur when we interact with people from different cultures. Therefore, it is essential for us to be sensitive to other cultures. This article analyses the prevailing problems in intercultural communication and gives suggestions to higher education institutions in the hope of improving…
Descriptors: Intercultural Communication, Cultural Awareness, Communication Problems, Conflict
Daniel, Jack – Todays Speech, 1970
Descriptors: Communication Problems, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences
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Winters, Elaine – Technical Communication: Journal of the Society for Technical Communication, 1993
Suggests some specific things to consider when preparing print, interactive electronic, or visual materials for clients outside of North America. (SR)
Descriptors: Business Communication, Communication Problems, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences
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Lewis, Anthony Marc – Journal of Communication, 1976
Cites recently declassified Vietnam case studies suggesting that hidden cultural assumptions seriously hindered the C.I.A.'s ability to perform advisory functions effectively. (MH)
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Communication Problems, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences
Peace Corps, Washington, DC. Information Collection and Exchange Div. – 1997
This workbook serves as a map to guide Peace Corps trainees through their cross-cultural experience and as a record of thoughts and feelings as they live and work in their host country. The workbook examines the behaviors and values of people in the host country in relation to those of the people in the trainees' native country; it does not intend…
Descriptors: Communication Problems, Cross Cultural Training, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Context
Literacy Work, 1974
The article, concerned with problems suggested by one point of a formula for effective communication (that the signs employed must refer to common experience), explores the ways in which culture blocks communication. Middle class institutions are urged to find ways to remove the barriers to communication with the poor. (AJ)
Descriptors: Advantaged, Communication Problems, Communication Skills, Cultural Awareness
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