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Terui, Sachiko; Hsieh, Elaine – Discourse Processes: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2020
Previous studies suggest non-native speakers (NNSs) use cover strategies to achieve a positive public self-image despite their lack of comprehension when interacting with native speakers (NSs). This study examines the interpersonal implications and NSs' interactional dilemma in minimizing NNSs' face threats while addressing potential…
Descriptors: Communication Problems, Native Speakers, Interpersonal Communication, Self Concept
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Khan, Asma A.; Mallette, Marla – CATESOL Journal, 2019
The purpose of this mixed-method study was to better understand undergraduate students' perceptions of international teaching assistants (ITAs) at a major research institution. Data collected through surveying a sample of 436 undergraduate students from different colleges and at different class levels were analyzed both qualitatively and…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Student Attitudes, Foreign Students, Teaching Assistants
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Pietikäinen, Kaisa S. – Applied Linguistics, 2018
Although misunderstandings as such have been extensively studied, the ways in which problems of understanding are avoided--especially in cross-cultural communication--have so far received limited attention. This article examines over 24 h of private conversation data from seven established, intercultural couples who use lingua franca English as…
Descriptors: Intercultural Communication, Communication Problems, Misconceptions, English (Second Language)
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Wray, Alison – Language Awareness, 2019
In multi-ethnic contexts, it is not uncommon to find that dementia carers or their clients are using, as the medium for communication in care, a language in which they are not comfortable and/or are not fluent. In extreme cases, there could be no shared linguistic code at all. This article asks how feasible it is to provide adequate care with…
Descriptors: Dementia, Health Services, Multilingualism, Language Usage
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Wilczewski, Michal; Søderberg, Anne-Marie; Gut, Arkadiusz – Multilingua: Journal of Cross-Cultural and Interlanguage Communication, 2018
This study investigates Polish expatriates' stories of encounters with local personnel in a Chinese subsidiary of a Western multinational company. A narrative analysis of the stories produced important insights into Polish-Chinese communication in an intra-subsidiary context. Low proficiency in the host language was a serious obstacle to…
Descriptors: Intercultural Communication, Immigrants, Corporations, International Trade
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Cui, Xia – Australian Review of Applied Linguistics, 2015
There is growing evidence that social interactions at work with local colleagues present a real challenge for Chinese immigrants to Australia (e.g. Tomazin, 2009; Zhou, Windsor, Coyer, & Theobald, 2010), often leaving them feeling defeated and despairing, and the Australians puzzled or affronted. Seeking to understand the nature, origin, and…
Descriptors: Asians, Immigrants, Foreign Countries, Interpersonal Communication
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Nguyen, Duyen T.; Fussell, Susan R. – Discourse Processes: A multidisciplinary journal, 2015
We report a study that uses retrospective analysis to understand the relationships between American and Chinese participants' utterances during a conversation and the moment-by-moment feelings and reactions they subsequently described. Intercultural and intracultural pairs of Chinese and American participants talked about a fictional crime story…
Descriptors: Asians, North Americans, Discourse Analysis, Correlation
de Nucheze, Violaine – Francais dans le Monde, 1987
A multicultural group of beginning French speakers gained confidence and communication skills by discussing the reasons for failure in communication among individuals. Techniques for dealing with problem situations are presented. (MSE)
Descriptors: Communication Apprehension, Communication Problems, Communication Skills, French
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Lam, R. Errol – RQ, 1988
Discusses the significance of the reference interview and the need for better communication between Black students and White librarians. Sensitivity and understanding of Black behaviors are recommended as ways of building trust between librarians and students. (52 references) (MES)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Black Students, Communication Problems, Higher Education
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Lehman, Carol M.; Taylor, G. Stephen – Bulletin of the Association for Business Communication, 1994
Presents a business communication scenario for students to role-play and analyze, using a systematic process for identifying communication roadblocks occurring on the job, especially when communicating with people from diverse backgrounds and other countries. Discusses ways to improve the communication process to enable students to develop…
Descriptors: Business Communication, Class Activities, Communication Problems, Cultural Differences
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Wadensjo, Cecilia – Perspectives: Studies in Translatology, 1993
Focuses on the Swedish system of "dialogue interpreting," where the interpreter acts as a cultural mediator. Discusses the strategies the interpreter uses that fulfill the functions of listening and talking in a social context, and also evaluating whatever is said to monitor and contribute to the intercultural dialogue. (NKA)
Descriptors: Communication Problems, Cultural Context, Foreign Countries, Intercultural Communication
Sugawara, Yosei; Peterson, Christina – 1994
This paper suggests that language training should be founded on an initial student familiarization with the dimensions of intercultural communication. Using as exemplars problems encountered by Japanese familiar with English but unfamiliar with communication theory, the paper argues that while limited linguistic competency may make it difficult…
Descriptors: Communication Problems, Communication Research, Cultural Context, Cultural Differences
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Bloch, Linda-Renee – Research on Language and Social Interaction, 1998
Examines a cultural phenomenon of "freier," or "sucker," in Israeli society, reflecting almost diametrically opposed values of American immigrants and native Israelis. In 47 interviews with American immigrants concerning communication interactions, insight was gained into the status and posture of the immigrants in the host…
Descriptors: Communication Problems, Culture Conflict, Foreign Countries, Immigrants
Paribakht, Tahereh – 1987
A study investigated success and efficiency of second language learners at varying proficiency levels in communicating intended meaning, including examination of factors contributing to communication breakdown and delay. Three groups of adults (native English-speakers and low- and high-proficiency learners of English as a Second Language)…
Descriptors: Adults, Applied Linguistics, Communication Problems, Comparative Analysis
Jensen, Marvin D. – 1988
Because people meeting across cultures often carry with them misunderstandings and suspicions--relationship problems which must be resolved before any task can be completed--the phrase "problem-solving" must be defined more literally when applied to intercultural communication. Sources of cultural conflict must be recognized and…
Descriptors: Communication Problems, Cultural Differences, Cultural Interrelationships, Intercultural Communication
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