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Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Challenges of Chinese Students In Intercultural Communication: A Systematic Literature Review

Chenjie Yang, Popov V., H.J.A. Biemans, Jifang Liu
1-16
Abstract Views : 6741
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10.36923/jicc.v25i1.993

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to understand students' successful experiences in intercultural communication, this study systematically reviewed the challenges Chinese students face in intercultural communication, the strategies used to address these challenges—including coping strategies and interventions—and the impact and outcomes of their implementation. Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Impact of Overseas Immersion Homestay Experience on Linguistic Confidence and Intercultural Communication Strategies

Ruth Wong
1-15
Abstract Views : 664
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10.36923/jicc.v15i1.691

Abstract: This paper attempts to use Clements’ linguistic confidence theory (Clement, 1980) to explore the relationship between students' intercultural communication strategies, and their linguistic confidence in their second language (L2) both before and during immersion programmes, particularly in the context of the homestay experience. Questionnaire and student interviews were conducted before and after the immersion programmes to investigate levels... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Education

Advancing Higher Vocational English Reading Instruction: The Development Protocol of the Intercultural Awareness Experiential Teaching (IAET) Model

Runyuan Chui, Lubna Ali Mohanmmed
189-202
Abstract Views : 1137
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10.36923/jicc.v24i1.546

Abstract: Higher vocational English education places significant emphasis on intercultural understanding. However, there is a notable lack of research on the reliability and validity of blended intercultural awareness teaching methodologies in higher vocational English reading education in Henan, China. This project addresses this gap by building an Intercultural Awareness Experiential Teaching (IAET) model. A pilot study conducted in a higher... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Chinese Intercultural Competence Scale and the External Factors of Spanish as a Foreign Language

Tzu Yiu Chen
43-55
Abstract Views : 3216
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10.36923/jicc.v23i3.240

Abstract: The current study aimed to assess the intercultural competence (IC) of Chinese students of Spanish as a foreign language (SFL) using Chen's (2019) Chinese Intercultural Competence Scale (CICS), as well as to investigate which external factors influence the acquisition of IC in the field of SFL. The quantitative data from the study show that the participants' IC level was neither high nor low. Their level of IC was affected by age, study... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Special Collections Intercultural Communication And Professional Practice...

Developing Intercultural Competence in International Education: A Qualitative Study of Training Needs in Spanish SMEs

Marina AguarelesmBautista, Almudena Nevado-Llopis, Maria Luisa Sierra-Huedo
135-148
Abstract Views : 1256
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10.36923/jicc.v25i4.1266

Abstract: The international education sector requires professionals to collaborate daily with culturally diverse colleagues, clients, and partner institutions. While this diversity enriches organizational practice, it also generates recurring communication challenges that demand strong intercultural competence. In many Spanish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), however, such competence is developed informally, without systematic training or... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Intercultural Competence and L2 Acquisition in the Study Abroad Context

Tomasz Róg, Zofia Moros-Pałys, Aleksandra Wróbel , Marta Książek-Róg
76-91
Abstract Views : 830
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10.36923/jicc.v20i1.295

Abstract: This paper discusses our state-of-the-art knowledge of the role of intercultural competence in L2 acquisition in the context of study abroad programmes. As participation in study abroad programmes intensifies it is pertinent to ask whether and how such instructional context benefits language learners. Challenging the popular assumption that immersion contexts suffice to trigger acquisition, current research points to the role of intercultural... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Education

EFL College Programmes In Egypt And Saudi Arabia: Advantages And Difficulties In Intercultural Instruction

Mohamed Amin Mekheimer, Abdulaziz Fageeh
128-143
Abstract Views : 1938
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10.36923/jicc.v24i2.646

Abstract: The present study evaluated faculty and student perceptions of the challenges and benefits of intercultural and multicultural education in EFL college classrooms. Using the descriptive approach through survey, the study further investigates the benefits and barriers to inter/multicultural education in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, including content integration, acculturation pedagogy, and the incorporation of cultural knowledge in English as a... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Cultural Studies

Sustainable Digital Conservation of Local Performing Arts: A Model for Preservation, Innovation, and Audience Engagement

Long Cai, Ratanachote Thienmongkol, Ruethai Nimmoi
140-154
Abstract Views : 1473
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10.36923/jicc.v25i3.1174

Abstract: This study aimed to investigate how digital technology integration, community participation, and innovation in performance formats influence the sustainable digital conservation of local performing arts, with a specific focus on Choy Li Fut martial arts. It also explored the mediating role of perceived authenticity and the moderating effect of digital literacy in enhancing preservation effectiveness and audience engagement. A quantitative... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Developing Intercultural Competences in the Study-Abroad Programme Semester at Sea (SAS)

Claude-Hélène Mayer, Lynette Louw, Jeff Larsen
120-131
Abstract Views : 3740
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10.36923/jicc.v24i1.644

Abstract: Semester at Sea is a US-American study abroad programme during which students spend a semester on a ship studying while visiting various countries. The purpose of this article is to determine the intercultural competence development in the students during the Fall voyage through a self-assessment questionnaire. The research is anchored in a post-positivistic research paradigm, using an intercultural competence survey questionnaire to... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Linguistics and Language

Studying English Among Economics Students in the Context of Global Cross-Cultural Communication

ZuoYuan Liu, Ainash Alzhanova, Aizhan Smailova, Olga Pavlovskaya, Olga Sakhno
250-265
Abstract Views : 1148
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10.36923/jicc.vi.1141

Abstract: The primary objective of any Business English course is to equip learners with the communicative competence required for professional environments. Accordingly, this study aimed to design and evaluate a technology-enhanced educational intervention to improve Business English proficiency among undergraduate economics students. Employing an action research methodology, the study was supported by post-tests, student surveys, and descriptive... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

The Use of Taboo Language in Tshivenḓa: Cultural Restrictions, Social Implications, and Changing Perspective

Mudau Mbulaheni
167-189
Abstract Views : 1434
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10.36923/jicc.v25i3.1148

Abstract: This study examines the use and perception of taboo language in Tshivenḓa-speaking communities, with a focus on how cultural norms, social expectations, and digital communication shape linguistic behaviour. The aim is to explore the social and generational dynamics influencing taboo expressions, particularly in the context of evolving communication norms brought about by modernisation and social media. Rooted in Sociolinguistic Theory, the... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Cross-Cultural Competence in Health Care: Development and Evaluation of a Multiprofessional Training

Heide Lindtner-Rudolph, Vera Mohwinkel, Mike Mösko
237-249
Abstract Views : 2015
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10.36923/jicc.v25i2.1067

Abstract: Culturally and linguistically diverse patients face an increased risk of developing mental health disorders due to pre- and post-migration stress and are more likely to experience unequal medical treatment and higher rates of misdiagnosis, contributing to a persistent treatment gap. Cultural competence training has been shown to improve the quality of care for these patient populations. This study aimed to develop and implement a... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

RETRACTED ARTICLE: User Experience–Driven Design of a Digital Bamboo Weaving Interface for Intangible Cultural Heritage Preservation

Ziwei Yu, Yuandi Jiang, Kalyna Pashkevych, Zheng Wei, Zhiyun Du
47-57
Abstract Views : 1844
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10.36923/jicc.vi.1204

Abstract: Most existing digital platforms for Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) suffer from low user engagement, limited interactivity, and insufficiently emotional or immersive content, factors that hinder their potential to sustain and promote traditional crafts. This study designs and evaluates a culturally informed bamboo weaving interface for ICH by integrating the Garrett User Experience (UX) Model with selected visual communication principles.... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Reducing Ethnocultural Bias in Assessing Students’ Intercultural Competence: An Emic-Etic Approach

Susan Goldstein
18-29
Abstract Views : 4382
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10.36923/jicc.v25i2.1069

Abstract: Intercultural competence (ICC) is now widely recognized as essential to living and working in an increasingly globalized and multicultural world. As a result, considerable attention and resources are devoted to programs for enhancing and assessing ICC, particularly within post-secondary institutions. Concomitantly, these efforts have spurred a massive increase in the volume of publications focused on fostering students’ ICC.  Yet, recently,... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Digital Stress and Psychological Outcomes in Digital Natives and Digital Immigrants: A Systematic Literature Review

Yining Liu, Mohd. Khairie Ahmad
1-18
Abstract Views : 1949
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10.36923/jicc.v26i1.1202

Abstract: This SLR was conducted in the field of digital communication in the specific context of intercultural communication. The main purpose of this SLR was to assess studies on psychological outcomes, anxiety, self-efficacy, and social media fatigue (SMF) among digital natives and digital immigrants who use social media and experience social media overload (SMO). Unlike meta-analyses, which statistically combine effect sizes, the present study was... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Communication

Process of Inclusion of Students From Ethnic Communities In Conventional University Education

River Chávez Santos, Yuri Reina Marín, Angelica María Carrasco Rituay, Einstein Sánchez Bardales,...
97-114
Abstract Views : 2869
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10.36923/jicc.v24i4.920

Abstract: This study aimed to analyze the inclusion process for students from the Awajún and Wampis ethnic communities within conventional university education in Peru. A case study design with an interpretative qualitative approach was employed. Data were collected using semi-structured, in-depth interviews with five students—three from the Awajún community and two from the Wampis community—selected through convenience sampling. Additionally, two life... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Communication Education

Culture, Paralanguage, and Learning Spanish as a Foreign Language During Pandemic

Nancy Gómez-Torres, Consuelo Cedano-Pineda, Oscar Alberto Molina-Márquez
70-78
Abstract Views : 2334
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10.36923/jicc.v24i3.894

Abstract: In general terms, globalization has greatly contributed to a wider diffusion of languages, religions, and traditions, as well as a better understanding of the multicultural nature of countries around the world. It also highlights the importance of cultural diversity in the integration processes within contemporary societies. Motivated by this reflection and to analyze the importance of nonverbal communication in communicative interaction and... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Cultivating Intercultural Communicative Competence in Chinese General University Students Using the Triad-Layers Model

Zheng Yang, Wilawan Champakaew, Sasima Charubusp
1-13
Abstract Views : 2379
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10.36923/jicc.v25i4.1206

Abstract: Developing intercultural communicative competence among Chinese university students is essential in the era of globalization; however, disparities persist between ranked universities and general universities. While RUs benefit from extensive internationalization resources, general universities often lack structured intercultural communication instruction and opportunities due to resource disparities, prestige, or geographic constraints, and... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Cultural Studies Intercultural Communication

Awajún Pottery, Gender, and Transformation: From Social Prestige to Market Logic

Alondra Oviedo, Alex Melendez, Stefany Zabarburu, Erick Abanto López
104-115
Abstract Views : 1696
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10.36923/jicc.v25i3.1157

Abstract: Pottery making among the Awajún has historically been a feminine practice that intertwined technical expertise, symbolic prestige, and community legitimacy. In recent decades, however, this practice has been reshaped by market-oriented logics and "cultural rescue" initiatives that have altered its original meanings and social functions. This study explores how the transformation of traditional Awajún pottery, historically a ritual, feminine,... [...] Read more

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