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Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Community of Practice Involvement Obligations.

Justin Charlebois
1-15
Abstract Views : 386
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10.36923/jicc.v6i2.423

Abstract: One way of studying group involvement is through the paradigm of communities of practice (CofP) (Lave 1988, Lave & Wenger 1991). Students on university campuses are simultaneously members of various CofPs. This article investigates the CofPs Japanese students were involved in while studying in the United States. It found that the whole notion of CofP involvement is framed (Bateson 1972; Tannen & Wallet 1993) differently by Japanese.... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Cross-Cultural Representations of Hegemonic Masculinity in Shall we Dance

Justine Charlebois
1-15
Abstract Views : 424
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10.36923/jicc.v9i1.472

Abstract: One way of studying group involvement is through the paradigm of communities of practice (CofP) (Lave 1988, Lave & Wenger 1991). Students on university campuses are simultaneously members of various CofPs. This article investigates the CofPs Japanese students were involved in while studying in the United States. It found that the whole notion of CofP involvement is framed (Bateson 1972; Tannen & Wallet 1993) differently by Japanese.... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Special Collections Globalisation or Glocalisation? Intercultural.....

I wish that I could have friends: The Intercultural Friendship Experience of Omani Students at US Universities

Mohammed Juma Alkharusi, Reynaldo Gacho Segumpan
28-42
Abstract Views : 2628
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10.36923/jicc.v24i1.274

Abstract: The domain of intercultural friendships between international and host national students represents a pivotal aspect of international higher education and intercultural communication. In response to the evident research gap within this realm, we conducted a phenomenological inquiry to explore how eight Omani students establish friendships with US host students and the factors that might either facilitate or impede these intercultural... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Cultural Studies Linguistics and Language

A Corpus-based Evaluation of English-Mandarin Cultural References between Fansubbing and Official Subtitling

Yadan Zhang, Omer Hassan Ali Mahfoodh, Debbita Ai Lin Tan
109-119
Abstract Views : 2421
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10.36923/jicc.v24i1.291

Abstract: There has been considerable interest in subtitling strategies in the translation of cultural references. However, there is a lack of studies on subtitling in the Chinese context. The purpose of this study is to compare the subtitling strategies used by fansubbers and official subtitlers when dealing with cultural references in translated Mandarin subtitles. The results showed that 228 cultural references had been found in the two films: The... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Translation of Selected Cultural Items in Al-Nawawi’s Forty Hadiths: A Descriptive and Analytical Study

Mimouna Zitouni, Ahad Alzahrani, Nouf Al Kous, Sultana Almutlaq, Abdul-Qader Abdul-Ghafour, Bahia...
43-53
Abstract Views : 2591
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10.36923/jicc.v22i3.74

Abstract: Cultural words usually pose some challenges to translators, especially when they translate texts into languages which are culturally different. This study investigates the translation of cultural items in The Forty Hadiths by Imam Al-Nawawi. It adopted the qualitative approach for selecting and analyzing the translation of culturally-bound items of the selected Prophet Mohammed’s hadiths posted on the Web by Sunnah.com. Moreover, it used... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Linguistics and Language

Exploring Factors Affecting Reading Culture of First-Year Students At A Selected Institution of Higher Learning In South Africa

Madoda Cekiso
173-182
Abstract Views : 3862
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10.36923/jicc.v24i4.932

Abstract: Prior research has shown that academic reading poses a significant challenge for university students. One of the primary explanations is the lack of a positive reading culture among university students. Several studies have demonstrated the positive and negative effects of various factors on reading cultures. Notably, some studies indicate that university students do not read books regularly, and their cultural surroundings discourage them... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Political Campaign Ethics on Twitter Based on Local Ethnic in Indonesia

Syukri Syukri, Dadang Hidayat, Atwar Bajari, Hafied Cangara
109-116
Abstract Views : 1337
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10.36923/jicc.v23i3.130

Abstract: The purpose of the study is to examine opportunities in terms of the ethics of political campaigns based on the philosophy of local ethnic Bugis during the 2018 election of the Governor of South Sulawesi on Twitter. The study used a quantitative research design using a survey method. In the study, descriptive content analysis was applied to define the narrative of political campaign ethics based on Bugis's Philosophy on Twitter. The research... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Linguistics and Language

Ostensible Commissive Speech Acts In Saudi Spoken Arabic: Socio-Pragmatic Functions

Hameed Yahya A. Al-Zubeiry , Mohammed Ahmed Alzahrani
74-87
Abstract Views : 3774
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10.36923/jicc.v25i2.1074

Abstract: This study examines the sociopragmatic functions of ostensible commissive speech acts in Saudi spoken Arabic, focusing on invitations and offers. Using a mixed-methods approach that combined participant observation and recall interviews, we analyzed 58 naturally occurring instances through the lenses of speech act theory, politeness theory, and the joint pretense model. The findings reveal eight core communicative functions: signaling... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

The Notion of Misunderstanding in Intercultural Communication

Volker Hinnenkamp
1-13
Abstract Views : 1039
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10.36923/jicc.v1i1.350

Abstract: Misunderstanding (MU) is a central working category in Intercultural Communicaton (ICC) studies. Generally speaking, MUs have gained the role of a raison-d'être for studying ICC, in particular under the premise that the communication in question is between cultural others, thus transforming MU into intercultural MU. In other studies, conflicts, uncomfortable moments, and miscontextualization in terms of sociocultural knowledge become... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Cultural Studies

Cultural Application of Accounting and Economic Systems: An Islamic Perspective

Endah Susilowati, Erna Sulistyowati, Diyah Pujiati, Sari Andayani, Wandah Nur Aliyyah
66-74
Abstract Views : 1703
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10.36923/jicc.v23i2.139

Abstract: The spirit of Islamic economics has recently developed in Indonesia, which is the context of this study evaluating the culture of using conventional accounting and economic systems. The objective of this study is to determine how the Islamic economy applies mainstream accounting and financial systems culturally. Our study explored the applicability of standard accounting and economic systems from an Islamic perspective. Initially, we gathered... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Analyzing “Threat” in Asylum Reception: Context, Materiality and Institutional Texts in High-Stakes Intercultural Communication

Eila Isotalus
58-71
Abstract Views : 945
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10.36923/jicc.vi.1269

Abstract: Traditional theories of intercultural communication often overlook the multiplicity of interpretations and the influence of power, materiality, and institutional structures on everyday interactions. In high-stakes environments such as asylum reception, communication is shaped by broader political, economic, and social systems that structure both professional practices and interpersonal relations. This study examines how intercultural... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Research into Intercultural Communicative Competence: A Model Test

Ali Asghar Ghasemi, Moussa Ahmadian
75-87
Abstract Views : 2537
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10.36923/jicc.v23i2.75

Abstract: This study intended to propose a model of intercultural communicative competence integrating international posture, L2 motivational self-system, autonomy, and cognitive learning strategies. To do so, 180 EFL learners in the Iranian EFL context, selected by convenience sampling procedure, participated in the study. The findings, derived from structural equation modeling, showed that the model adequately fits to the data. That was discussed... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Vietnamese Perceptions of (Im)politeness through Their Narratives of Medical Encounters with Native English-Speaking Doctors during Postgraduate Study abroad

Dr. Pham Thi Hong Nhung, Thai Thi Thanh Tuyen
34-46
Abstract Views : 1560
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10.36923/jicc.vi.1259

Abstract: This study examines how Vietnamese postgraduate students interpret (im)politeness during clinical consultations with doctors in English-speaking countries. Drawing on narrative reflective reports from 14 Vietnamese university academics who completed their doctoral studies in TESOL and Applied Linguistics abroad, the research analyzes participants’ retrospective accounts of critical medical encounters in which they evaluated native... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Public Administration

The Importance of Participatory Communication in Development Planning Deliberations for Agritourism Village Enhancement

Adhi Iman Sulaiman, Slamet Rosyadi, Waluyo Handoko, Masrukin Masrukin, Dindy Darmawati Putri,...
144-160
Abstract Views : 4588
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10.36923/jicc.v24i1.246

Abstract: Previous research has focused on the implementation of Development Planning Deliberation (DPD) as a tool to improve development communication among stakeholders, but few have explored this issue in the context of democratization in rural economies. Success in DPD is often determined by the capacity and competence of human resources in the government sector, public service, administration, and socioeconomic empowerment. This study examines the... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Journalistic Tactic and Intercultural Deficit: Post-publication Audience Engagement in a Finnish News Case Study

Ilkhom Khalimzoda, Shomaila Sadaf, Sanne van Oosten
131-144
Abstract Views : 1307
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10.36923/jicc.v25i1.1025

Abstract: This study examines audience interaction under a Finnish news article on Facebook, scrutinizing the influence of clickbait headlines and their contribution to Intercultural divisions. Utilizing positioning theory and the concept of ‘othering,’ the research enriches our comprehension of media framing, post-publication gatekeeping, and audience conduct in the digital realm. The comment analysis indicates that the audience primarily reacts to... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Communication

Social Network Analysis of Basic Necessity Scarcity on Twitter: Evidence from Indonesia

Dyah Gandasari, Diena Dwidienawati Tjiptadi, David Tjahjana, Mochamad Sugiarto, Sarwititi...
01-12
Abstract Views : 2239
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10.36923/jicc.v23i2.57

Abstract: The scarcity of basic necessities, a popular discussion topic in Indonesia, poses significant challenges to the citizens. Indonesians frequently comment on the issue on social media, including Twitter, which is perceived as a democratic public space to express opinions, interests, and information discursively in establishing communications as part of intercultural dialogues. The current study aims to analyse relevant communication networks... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Women, Faith, and Power: Intercultural Tensions In Aceh’s Election Supervision

Ellisa Vikalista, Hardi Warsono, Rina Martini, Dewi Erowati
149-160
Abstract Views : 697
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10.36923/jicc.v25i4.1294

Abstract: Legally, the law in Indonesia has regulated and mandated female representation of 30%, but in the Aceh election supervisory institution, the representation figure does not reach the threshold. Aceh, as a province that was given the privilege of Sharia autonomy, actually experienced a deficit of representation, not caused by theological reasons, but because of structural obstacles and institutional bias. This study aims to evaluate the... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Impoliteness strategies reported and issued on website reviews by clients of New York and Madrid social services centres

Rosa María Pacheco Baldó
1-10
Abstract Views : 2574
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10.36923/jicc.v22i2.33

Abstract: This paper analyses the negative reviews that some users of social services in New York and Madrid posted on Google. The aim is to relate the impoliteness strategies that the users of these centres reported to have received or that they issued themselves with the cultural values of the groups they belong to. To achieve this, twenty American and Spanish centres were analysed, obtaining more than two hundred negative comments that,... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

The Cultural Difference In Nonverbal Expressivity Is Moderated By The Extent of Subjective Self-Construal: A Two-Study Examination Targeting Japanese And Korean Individuals

Youngsun Yuk, Mariko Kikutani
142-152
Abstract Views : 218
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10.36923/jicc.v26i1.1389

Abstract: This research comprises two studies that examined cultural differences in nonverbal expressivity between Japan and Korea. While prior research has highlighted East–West contrasts, less attention has been given to distinctions within collectivistic cultures. Employing the psychological construct of self-construal (subjective, objective, and autonomous selves), which is thought to distinguish Japanese and Korean cultures, we investigated how... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Reaction Profiles by Americans, Chinese, Japanese, Thai, and Vietnamese on ‘Skeletons in the Family Closet’ Topics

Charles McHugh
1-13
Abstract Views : 446
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10.36923/jicc.v1i1.355

Abstract: Americans, Chinese, Japanese, Thai, and Vietnamese ( N =250) rated 57 random proposed conversation topics on a five-point scale (i.e., very good, good, neutral, bad, very bad) to a same-culture, same-sex school friend. Five factors emerge and are characterized as:  Familial Biographical Data ,  Skeletons in the Family Closet ,  Small Talk Topics ,  Personal Information Topics , and  Intimate Relations Topics . For the... [...] Read more

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