Practical Research on the Assessment of Online Collaborative English Learning – A Case Study of Blackboard-Based Course “Intercultural Communication”

2012 ◽  
pp. 69-76
Author(s):  
Shaoming Chai ◽  
Meirong Ding
Keyword(s):  
Intercultural Communication ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Practical Research

scholarly journals Research on Perception Diversity in Intercultural Communication —With Guasha Treatment as a Case Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 82
Author(s):  
Qiong Ou
Keyword(s):  
Intercultural Communication ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Management Theory ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Uncertainty Reduction Theory ◽  
External Stimuli ◽  
Uncertainty Management Theory ◽  
Communication Study ◽  
Impact Perception

This paper aims at depicting the phenomenon of perception diversity and its negative impact on intercultural communication (hereafter referred to as IC), as well as trying to offer a corresponding solution. Perception, according to its definition, is a process by which we make what we sense into a meaningful experience by selecting, categorizing and interpreting internal and external stimuli to form our worldviews. Guasha Treatment, a movie which provides the readers with a real intercultural context, is regarded as a classic in English learning and intercultural communication study. With detailed analysis, this paper illustrates that perception diversity will hinder successful IC by causing misunderstandings in communication. Then, based on Berger and Calabrese’ Uncertainty Reduction Theory and Gudykunst’s Anxiety/Uncertainty Management Theory, empathy is chosen as a solution to reduce the negative impact perception diversity has on IC.

scholarly journals KOMUNIKASI ANTARBUDAYA DALAM MASYARAKAT MULTIKULTUR (Studi Kasus pada Karyawan Warga Negara Jepang dan Indonesia di PT. Tokyu Land Indonesia)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-44
Author(s):  
Anita Febiyana ◽  
Ade Tuti Turistiati
Keyword(s):  
Intercultural Communication ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Japanese Culture ◽  
Communication Model ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Individualism And Collectivism ◽  
Japanese Employees

The purpose of this study was to analyze intercultural communication between Japanese and Indonesian employees at PT. Tokyu Land Indonesia. This research was also to analyze barriers which occurred in intercultural communication between them, and how to overcome these barriers. The method used in this study was a qualitative research method with a case study approach. Data collection was carried out by using an in-depth interview with 3 Japanese and 3 Indonesian employees, observation, and relevant previous research articles, and research-related documents. This research used the intercultural communication model of William B. Gudykunst and Young Yun Kim, intercultural communication concepts from Edward T. Hall, such as proxemics (the concept of distance), chronemics (the concept of time), high context and low context communication, individualism and collectivism, stereotypes. The results of the study showed that intercultural communication between Japanese and Indonesian employees at PT. Tokyu Land Indonesia is relatively good. Obstacles that occurred in intercultural communication are due to problems of differences and understanding of language, habits, respect for time (Japanese monochronic while Indonesia is polychronic), and the existence of stereotypes from each nation. To overcome these obstacles, they have to learn more about Japanese culture for Indonesian employees, and Indonesian culture for Japanese employees, openness to confirm understanding of the message delivered, mutual respect, and forgiveness each other if a misunderstanding occurs.

scholarly journals AN ANALYSIS OF STUDENT’S RECOUNT TEXT IN SYSTEMIC FUNCTIONAL LINGUISTIC PERSPECTIVES

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-59
Author(s):  
Ni Kadek Heny Sayukti ◽  
Eri Kurniawan
Keyword(s):  
Junior High School ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Past Tense ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Systemic Functional Linguistic ◽  
Personal Experiences ◽  
Eighth Grade Students ◽  
Material Process ◽  
Academic Year

As a demand of English learning, eighth grade students need to be able to write a recount text about their personal experiences. For this reason, this study employs a qualitative case study research design to analyse students’ writing of recount text. The data were obtained by collecting students’ writing in two different classes of eight grade junior high school in Bandung, Indonesia during the even semester of academic year 2016/2017. The self-composed recount texts were selected based on different proficiency levels as suggested by the English teacher of the school. For the framework of the text analysis, this study draws on Systemic Functional Linguistic theory, and recount text. Meanwhile, content analysis was employed to explore the analysis of the writing. The results presented that majority of problems on the students’ writings consist of social function and language feature. In terms of language features, there were still several errors in spelling, punctuation and capitalization. In term of Interpersonal metafunction, errors usually occurred in the Finite as there was an overlap of past tense and present tense. As a result, it was found that most of the clauses were written in material process and it still lack of reference in the theme-rheme structure.

scholarly journals The Perceived Differences in Interdepartmental Communication Regarding Organisational Formalisation: a Case Study of an International Company

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (26) ◽  
pp. 265-278
Author(s):  
Elena Pruvli ◽  
Ruth Alas
Keyword(s):  
Intercultural Communication ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Organisational Learning ◽  
Learning And Development ◽  
Two Cultures ◽  
Cultural Orientations

Abstract The goal of this paper is to study differences in communication between two cultures that are believed to belong to a low-context pole and represent “old“ and “new“ European. It is achieved in the context of the German-based MNE by investigation of the perceived differences between Estonian and Bavarian-based production units. An exploratory qualitative case study with ethnographic techniques proved that the reason for dysfunctional outcomes originated in how knowledge of norms was transferred and in differences in cultural orientations. It concludes that prior to organisational learning and development activities MNE managers should get training in intercultural communication

scholarly journals INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION: HOW PATTANI STUDENTS COMMUNICATE TO KEMBANGARUM RESIDENTS

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (01) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Muhammad Nuryanto
Keyword(s):  
Intercultural Communication ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Communication Model ◽  
Anxiety Management ◽  
Cultural Shock ◽  
Community Behavior ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Depth Interviews

The research aimed to examine (1) the anxiety experienced by Pattani Students when they first mingled with Kembangarum residents, (2) the anxiety management used by Pattani Students, (3) the model of intercultural communication between Pattani students and Kembangarum residents. The type of the research used in this study is a case study. While the approach was qualitative approach. Data collection techniques used were in-depth interviews and participatory observation. The subject of the study is Pattani students and Kembangarum residents. The findings showed there was a cultural shock experienced by Pattani students when they first lived in Kembangarum. The cultural shock resulted in anxiety and uncertainty when they communicate with the locals. To overcome this anxiety, Pattani students used Gudykunst’s three anxiety management, those are the self-concept, motivation and, reaction to the locals. The communication model used by Pattani students was intercultural approaches by prioritizing dialectics and interpretation of community behavior.

Linguistic and Cultural Skills for Communication in Global Workplaces of the 21st Century

2014 ◽  
pp. 832-848 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carmela Briguglio
Keyword(s):  
Intercultural Communication ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Multinational Companies ◽  
It Professionals ◽  
Dimensional Model ◽  
Global Language ◽  
Cultural Skills ◽  
Undergraduate Class

This chapter examines issues in intercultural communication in regard to the use of English as a global language in the workplace of the 21st century. The findings that emerged from data gathered in two multinational companies inform discussion about the sort of communication skills that workers will require in the global workplace. A case study with an Australian undergraduate class served to examine whether the skills identified in multinational workplaces are, in fact, being developed in graduates. Based on all the above, the author has developed a four dimensional model comprising the intercultural communication skills that future graduates, including engineers and IT professionals, will require for global workplaces. Some strategies that will facilitate the development of such skills are also discussed.

Theoretical and practical considerations in the design of an intercultural communication course

2019 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 171-191
Author(s):  
Teresa Yi-jung Hsieh
Keyword(s):  
Collaborative Learning ◽  
Intercultural Communication ◽  
Intercultural Competence ◽  
Course Design ◽  
Communication Course ◽  
Teaching Activities ◽  
Backward Design ◽  
Constructive Alignment ◽  
Active And Collaborative Learning

Abstract The aim of this article is to highlight theoretical and practical considerations in design of an intercultural communication course. The first part of the article considers intercultural competence, and uses Bourdieu’s notions of education to frame the design of an intercultural communication course. This is followed by discussion of general principles of intercultural course design; the concepts of backward design and constructive alignment as they relate to an intercultural communication course; and finally, the importance of including active and collaborative learning/teaching activities within course design. The remainder of the article draws on a case study of an existing Australian undergraduate course in intercultural communication to highlight how this course may be redesigned in line with the pedagogical principles discussed in the first part of the article.

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