Study Of Intercultural Communication Research Articles

HE ANTHROPOCOSMIC VISION OF INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION: LEARNING TO BE HUMAN AS THE ULTIMATE CONCERN OF INTERCULTURALITY

About twenty years ago, intercultural communication study found itself standing at a cross-road. Intercultural scholars had to decide: either to choose to thread togetherness of the fragmented world or to continue the essentialist tradition that splits the world into binary oppositions. The era of the 21st century in the field of intercultural communication is in fact an era of de-centrism, reflecting upon and criticizing“center-periphery” paradigm that has been dominating the field of intercultural communication since it was founded. Quite a number of post-modern intercultural scholars have contributed different non-essentialist paradigms to reconstructing the theories of intercultural communication. In response to the call of the 20th anniversary symposium and the call for this special issue, we would like to propose a new paradigm,“anthropocosmic”paradigm on the basis of the contemporary Confucian ideas of “learning to be human” as the ultimate concern of interculturality in order to help reorient the trajectory of intercultural communication in the 21st century.

Expanding Upon Critical Methodologies and Perspectives in Communication Studies

ABSTRACT Within this special issue, we turn our attention to critical perspectives within the communication discipline and seek to illuminate the implementation of critical methods across its broader contexts. While the communication discipline has historically been grounded in the normativity and centering of whiteness, critical perspectives, which are characterized by attention to communicative practices that attend to systems of power and hierarchy across social spheres, have been broadly integrated into and meaningfully shaped the study of communication contexts such as rhetoric, intercultural communication, and performance studies. We argue, however, that the incorporation of critical perspectives within the larger discipline remains underdeveloped. Therefore, in this special issue, we present articles that employ critical methodological approaches to offer important new ways of studying and centering marginalized identities, positionalities, and epistemologies across a range of contexts. Ultimately, we argue for a more expansive approach to thinking and teaching about methodology in general, and critical methods specifically, that inspires further “play” among communication scholars who value the need for social justice imperatives and epistemic delinking across all facets of communication studies.

A Study of Youth's Engagement Behavior in Transnational Media in an Intercultural Context: Taking Volleyball in China and Japan as an Example

In the era of globalization, intercultural communication studies have emerged as a focal point of research. Analyzing interactions and exchanges across cultures offers deeper insights into the intricate dynamics of cultural and social evolution. Sports, especially volleyball, serve as a bridge between nations, facilitating mutual understanding and cooperation. The significance of volleyball exchanges between China and Japan is unmistakable, representing a crucial aspect of bilateral sports diplomacy. Against this background, it is imperative to delve into the identity sentiments of youth towards their engagement with Chinese and Japanese volleyball media in an intercultural context. This exploration not only provides insights into the values and cultural leanings of the younger generation but also clarifies the intricate influence of these factors on cultural dissemination. The findings reveal that youths' enthusiasm for sports and their individual attributes directly impact their participation in Japanese volleyball media. Moreover, this influence is modulated by a sense of intercultural identity, reflecting a complex interplay between personal attributes, cultural affiliations, and media engagement. Additionally, the widespread use of social media emerges as a key factor, intersecting with intercultural identity to shape youths' engagement with volleyball media. By exploring this topic, this paper can help gain a deeper understanding of the intricate relationships between personal identity, cultural affiliations, and media consumption among young individuals, specifically within the realm of volleyball media in China and Japan.

KOMUNIKASI ANTAR BUDAYA (Studi Tentang Komunikasi Antar Budaya di Kalangan Mahasiswa Suku Bugis dan Suku Konjo di Universitas Islam Ahmad Dahlan Sinjai

This research aims to find out how intercultural communication works (study of intercultural communication among Bugis and Konjo ethnic students at Ahmad Dahlan Sinjai Islamic University. This research is field research, which is based on the results obtained through field research. The data collection technique is observation, interviews and documentation using data analysis, namely data reduction, data display and data verification. The main instruments in this research are the researchers themselves and other types of instruments that the researchers use as research instruments as follows: observation guidelines, interview guidelines, and communication tools The results of the research can be concluded that: First, the forms of communication that are often carried out by Konjo ethnic students and Bugis ethnic students at UIAD Sinjai are interpersonal communication, group communication and social media communication. Second, the communication barrier between Konjo ethnic students and Bugis ethnic groups is the use of the language of each tribe, the use of each dialect which sometimes causes misunderstandings

THE PRINCIPLES OF INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION IN THE MODERN WORLD

In the context of today’s global society, the growing interest in the study of intercultural communication occurs due to several factors some of which are intensive migration and expansion of cultural values. Global processes, on the one hand, bring peoples and cultures together in a single civilizational space, but, on the other hand, blur traditional socio-cultural identities. Therefore, the issues of intercultural communication, dialogue and mutual understanding of different cultures’ representatives acquire a special urgency in the modern world and society.

Лексические особенности русской речи студентов поликультурного региона

The topic of the article is conditioned by the relevance of the Russian language performance in the polycultural space of the region. The purpose is to describe how various native (ethnical) languages influence the lexical consistency of Russian students' speech. The research material was the author's collection (about 200 units), which is based on recordings of spontaneous informal speech of students from Astrakhan Tatishchev State University. The informants were 120 philology students who study in multinational academic groups including Russians, Kazakhs, Tatars, Kalmyks, Azerbaijanis, Uzbeks, Turkmens, Georgians, Armenians, as well as representatives of various ethnic groups from Dagestan. Using the methods of participant observation and questioning, data on the students' speech lexical composition were obtained and further correlated with the codified lexicographic information. It was found out that ordinary students' speech is infiltrated with regionally marked units, such as jargon and vernacular words, that reflect lingua-cultural environment of the region; Astrakhan dialectisms (astrakhanisms) of Turkic origin; borrowings from native languages of students, exotic words (mainly gastronimisms) resulting from the cross-cultural interactions in students' community. The results can be employed for sociolinguistic and intercultural communication studies.

Ibn Khaldun: his contribution to communication science

ABSTRACT Abdul Rahman Ibn Khaldun is one of the most significant figures in the history of social sciences. He is also an outstanding thinker in the history. This article deals with the contribution of Ibn Khaldun to communication science and his pioneering works in the field of international and intercultural communication studies of the Islamic world. He is considered by many as the founder of sociology. His typology on cyclical pattern of history and his theories on political economy, demography, and environmental sciences have earned him a prominent place among the major intellectuals in the history of social thought.

Variety and functional diversity of modern discourse in cognitive perspective

The article offers a concise summary of problems dealing with the multidisciplinary paradigm of modern cognitive linguistics research discussed at VI Firsova Readings “Modern Languages and Cultures: Varieties, Functions, Ideologies in a Cognitive Perspective” (19-21 October, 2023, RUDN University, Moscow). It highlights the most relevant issues which include linguistic means of conceptualization and categorization, critical and positive discourse analysis, environmental thinking, pragmatics of gestures, multimodality, cognitive perspectives of intercultural communication and translation studies, discourse markers taxonomy, IT and cognitive studies, transdisciplinary methods in the study of language and cognition, among others. We aim to illuminate the advantages of the cognitive paradigm and trace new directions in its development. The articles included in this Issue and authored by the conference participants illustrate a broad range of cognitive studies drawn on different methods and conducted on diverse datasets. They clearly demonstrate that the cognitive perspective enables scholars not only to present and describe the phenomena under study but also to offer explanations to the findings and trace correlation between language, cognition and communication. This article also discusses the prospects for further research in the area.

An analysis on the application of intercultural communication theory in college English teaching

The theory of intercultural communication studies the mutual understanding and communication between different cultures. In college English teaching, the application of intercultural communication theory has become an important means of teaching reform and innovation to help students to better understand and cope with the communication challenges under different cultural backgrounds. This paper discusses the application of intercultural communication theory in English teaching in universities, and puts forward corresponding teaching strategies to improve the quality and effect of English teaching in universities.

Tourism and Intercultural Communication: A Theoretical Study

All aspects of social life are involved in communication, which is an important component in the formation and processes of culture. In a modern society characterized by globalization, cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue are highly discussed topics. One of the main topics in the study of intercultural communication is cultural differences. Having an understanding of other people's cultures is essential to recognize the nature of these differences and to relate to others through an attitude of understanding and tolerance, which is the basis for actual intercultural discussions, especially in the field of tourism. Communication is an act of human connection, but it is culture that drives it. In tourism, the quality of communication is related to the culture and means used. The experience of intercultural communication not only helps travelers to learn and appreciate other cultures, but also helps them understand their own culture better.

Editorial Welcome for Volume 53-54

ABSTRACT In the ever-evolving realm of intercultural communication studies, I extend a warm welcome to you for the latest volumes of the Journal of Intercultural Communication Research (JICR). This discipline, dedicated to unravelling the intricate dynamics of cross- and intercultural interactions, stands at the forefront of a world undergoing rapid transformation. In this dynamic era, individuals from diverse cultures are connecting, communicating, and collaborating in innovative ways that are fundamentally reshaping human interaction. Over the next two years, as the editor of JICR, I am committed to addressing pivotal issues that will shape the future of intercultural communication research. I aim to concentrate on several critical areas to promote scholarship and dialogue that resonates with the ever-changing global landscape.

Justice or Judgment? On Adaptations of Macbeth in Chinese Traditional Opera

ABSTRACT Macbeth has been adapted at least fourteen times into eight different opera genres since its being put on the Chinese opera stage in 1980s. As China has become more involved in intercultural communication and international Shakespeare studies, scholars have shown a growing interest in how Chinese traditional opera affects the way Shakespeare is presented. Drawing on interviews with directors and actors, this article examines the differences between Shakespeare’s Macbeth and its adaptations in Chinese traditional opera, focusing on three adaptations of Macbeth produced during the last decade in Wu Opera, Hui Opera, and Cantonese Opera. We argue that adaptations of Macbeth into Chinese traditional opera, while having their own interests and distinctive features, limit the exploration of ideas in Macbeth by commenting on the action and applying various operatic strategies and skills to didactic purposes, thus encouraging their audience to interpret the play straightforwardly as a moral fable, a chance to learn more about what is right and what is wrong. In contrast, Shakespeare’s play reveals the complexity of human nature, examining human psychology and making no explicit moral judgments of its characters, therefore leaving enough space for the audience’s ambivalent response and interpretation.

Understanding culture shock and its relationship to intercultural communicative competence

Culture shock has gained attention and been observed from multi-disciplinary perspectives in international education, such as from anthropology, psychology, cultural psychology, intercultural communication studies, linguistics, and many others. By synthesising the ABC’s theory and intercultural communicative competence with their savoirs, the present study offers a perspective to analyse three international students’ culture shock experiences. As an explorative case study, the data were collected through in-depth interviews to extract the sojourners’ narratives, which were then transcribed in the form of text or quotations. It was found that the affective, behavioural, and cognitive dimensions were identified and emerged in each respondent. In the affective, overwhelming emotions, language limitation, and feelings of isolation were felt in various intensities. From the data, the respondents claimed to have lacked intrapersonal skills to prepare themselves for the culture of the host country along with the socio-cultural aspects. In addition, they found social support by individuals or officials essential for reducing negative feelings. In the behavioural dimension, these respondents started to adapt to the situation though they still found it challenging to confirm and clarify any unfamiliar encounters. Finally, in the cognitive dimension, the respondents mingled and integrated into the locals, both in their academic and social lives. It is suggested that elements of intercultural communicative competence, namely intercultural attitude, knowledge of the host culture, skills of relating and discovery, and critical cultural awareness may have the potential to manage culture shock effectively. It should be incorporated into international higher education and EFL pedagogy.

Analysis and Research on Chinese-English Intertranslation in the Context of Cross-Cultural Communication

In recent years, with the increasingly frequent exchanges of film and television works around the world, the problem of Chinese-English intertranslation has become more and more prominent, and the influence of cross-cultural communication is expanding. This thesis focuses on the current situation of translation and the analysis of English-Chinese intertranslation in the cross-cultural context, and also lists the representative movie titles and line translations in Chinese and Western movies for comparison. In order to better reflect how intercultural communication affects English-Chinese intertranslation, this paper is studied through literature analysis, comparative analysis and case study method. This thesis finds that the study of intercultural communication is necessary because it has an important influence on English-Chinese intertranslation and can help translators to correct some problems in translation to a certain extent.

Applying Hofstede’s Cultural Dimension Theory to Analyze Intercultural Communication Differences

Intercultural communication is becoming increasingly important in today’s globalized world, where people from different cultural backgrounds are increasingly interacting with each other in various settings. This paper applies Hofstede’s cultural dimension theory to analyze intercultural communication differences in different cultural contexts, and presents effective intercultural communication strategies to deal with these differences. A case study of intercultural communication in a multicultural workplace is also presented to illustrate the application of the theory and strategies. The paper concludes by summarizing the main findings and suggesting future research directions in intercultural communication.

KOMUNIKASI ANTAR BUDAYA DALAM BINGKAI TEORI-TEORI ADAPTASI

Adaptation is a problem that needs to be solved from the study of intercultural communication because, when a person or group of people communicate with other parties who are culturally different, it can present problems between them. This research aims to describe the theories of intercultural communication adaptation. This research uses qualitative research methods with a library research approach. In this study, researchers used data analysis techniques in the form of analyzing the content of documentation. This analysis is a way to get the appropriate data, thus the strategy is to identify data from the bias of data characteristics, then the information is made systematically so that the object under study is able to provide perfect conclusions. The results of the research show that the theories of intercultural communication adaptation include: uncertainty reduction theory, anxiety theory or uncertainty management theory, acculturation and culture shock theory, and co-cultural theory.

Raising intercultural awareness in Colombian Classrooms: A descriptive review

The study of intercultural communication in foreign language teaching opens up opportunities for interaction with new language and cultural practices, thereby making language teaching and learning a more meaningful process. Given the growth of publications about intercultural communication in the Colombian context, this article aims to systematize and analyze research that fosters intercultural awareness through strategic pedagogical planning. To achieve this goal, I analyze publications related to the development of intercultural awareness in the Colombian context between 2012 and 2019. Specifically, I explore the population benefited, specific topics of concern for educators, types of studies conducted, major trends in the results of the articles, and gaps and considerations for future research. Additionally, I present previous studies on culture and intercultural awareness at the international and national levels to connect them with the articles I selected. This inquiry systematizes and discloses advances in the field and analyzes what needs to be done to raise intercultural awareness in Colombian language classrooms. This serves as a good starting point to propose alternatives for a more comprehensive, meaningful, and just language learning and teaching experience.

Social networking and cultural identity among language minority learners of Portuguese during study abroad

Abstract Research in intercultural communication studies has demonstrated that social networking (SN) can affect language minority learners’ cultural adaptation/identity process. Furthermore, internet usage preferences play an important role in the cultural adaptation of mobility groups. Drawing on these two lines of development, the current paper aims to further examine the role of SN in the home and host cultural adaptation/identity process of Chinese language-minority learners in Portugal. Through collecting and analyzing questionnaires focusing on three cultural identity dimensions, participants’ use of SN for academic purposes, and their cultural adaptation and language minority learning, we found that the affordances provided by SN contribute positively to enhancing both the host and the home cultural identity. Furthermore, the academic purpose of language use on SN indicated a positive relationship between the use of SN and cultural identity. The findings shed new light on factors that influence participants’ Portuguese language learning during study abroad.

A Sociolinguistic Study of the Dynamics of Taboo Language in Intercultural Communication

The prevalence of intercultural communication is underpinned by the ongoing globalisation of contemporary communication. As an important branch of sociolinguistics, the issue of Chinese-English taboos has become typical of the study of intercultural communication. Based on the different linguistic features of the Chinese and English languages, and the obvious differences in such features, the two are constantly confronted with the confrontation and challenge of taboo language in intercultural communication, not to mention the new vocabulary of communication that has emerged as a result of the development of the Internet. When taboo language and specific communication situations on both sides are accurately analysed, it is more likely that the root of the problem can be identified and avoided in order to ensure the progress and quality of intercultural communication. The analysis of regular cases from recent years has shown that the active avoidance of the direct use of taboo language and the reinforcement of linguistic knowledge for reasons of cultural sensitivity are effective in preventing intercultural communication errors.

Exploring University Students’ Understanding of Intercultural Communication

Intercultural communication refers to the interaction between individuals from different lingua-cultural backgrounds. The study of intercultural communication has gained attention in the past decade as it provides an understanding of how multicultural people negotiate cultural differences in today’s globalized world. This study unpacks university students’ understanding of intercultural communication through online discussion forums. In particular, this article reviews their understanding and attitude towards diversity, specifically their views about ways of communication across cultures. This current research adopts a descriptive qualitative method, specifically classroom observation. There are approximately 60 students who joined the online discussion forums expressing their perspectives and ideas about what intercultural communication is. The result of this study evidently demonstrates students’ understanding and positive attitudes towards intercultural communication. They are aware that ways of communication might be distinctive and multicultural ways of thinking and doing could be benefited to engage in international-context communication in today’s globalized world. This study concludes the students’ sufficient intercultural communicative competence and their belief towards the benefits of intercultural communication dialogue. Thus, the impact of this research has affected not only students’ perceptions towards multeity but also the implications for overcoming those communication diversities