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Rethinking Intercultural Network Communication as a Resource in Public Intercultural Health Communication

Iben Jensen (1) , Bente Halkier (2)
1. Department of Communication, Roskilde University
2. Department of Communication, Roskilde University
https://doi.org/10.36923/jicc.v11i1.522

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Vol. 11 No. 1 (2011)
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2008 December 25
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2011 March 25
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    Intercultural network communication, Practice theory, Intercultural health communication, Performativity
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There have been few studies on intercultural network communication. This article explores how intercultural network communication can become a key element in a re-thinking of public intercultural health communication. The article gives a critical review on previous attempts to conceptualise intercultural network communication and suggests a qualitative practice theoretical approach as an alternative to the former quantitative analysis. Focusing on practices makes it possible to study what users actually do when they are networking. Based upon a study on Pakistani Danes’ use of networks when discussing ’healthy food’, the article presents three ideal types, pointing to different ways in which to discuss, managing and interacting in networks, which is relevant in a rethinking of public intercultural health communication.

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Authors

Iben Jensen
jensen@ruc.dk (Primary Contact)
Bente Halkier
Author Biographies

Iben Jensen

Iben Jensen teaches intercultural communication and practice theory at the Department of Communication. Her main interest is theoretical and empirical research on intercultural communication and relations.

Bente Halkier

Bente Halkier teaches qualitative method at Department of Communication. Her main research interest is food and consumption in everyday life in modern society.

Jensen, I., & Halkier, B. (2011). Rethinking Intercultural Network Communication as a Resource in Public Intercultural Health Communication. Journal of Intercultural Communication, 11(1), 1-15. https://doi.org/10.36923/jicc.v11i1.522
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Jensen, I., & Halkier, B. (2011). Rethinking Intercultural Network Communication as a Resource in Public Intercultural Health Communication. Journal of Intercultural Communication, 11(1), 1-15. https://doi.org/10.36923/jicc.v11i1.522

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