Call for Papers – Special Issue: Intercultural Communication and Professional Practice

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We are excited to invite submissions for our upcoming Special Issue titled “Intercultural Communication and Professional Practice,” inspired by insights from the 30th Nordic Intercultural Communication (NIC) Conference.

Special Issue Background

In an increasingly globalized and digitalized world, professionals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds are collaborating more than ever. Intercultural communication has become an essential skill in sectors such as healthcare, education, business, law enforcement, and public services.

While much existing research emphasizes theoretical models, this special issue seeks to bridge the gap between theory and practice by focusing on applied studies in real-world professional contexts. We aim to highlight how institutional structures, power dynamics, and technology—especially digital and AI-driven communication—are reshaping intercultural interactions.

Scope and information for authors

The special issue explores intercultural communication and professional practice, focusing on how intercultural competence is applied, developed, and challenged in various professional contexts. We invite contributions that examine intercultural interactions in diverse workplaces, addressing both opportunities and constraints.

Key themes include, but are not restricted to:

• Intercultural Competence in Professional Settings – Development, assessment, and application across industries.
• Institutional and Power Dynamics – How workplace hierarchies and organizational culture shape intercultural interactions.
• Digital and AI-Driven Intercultural Communication – The impact of virtual teams, remote work, and automation.
• Crisis Management and High-Stakes Intercultural Communication – Interactions in healthcare, law enforcement, and humanitarian work. Ethical and Social Challenges – Navigating cultural misunderstandings, bias, and inclusion in professional environments.

Keywords: Intercultural Competence, Professional Communications,  Workplace Diversity, Applied Intercultural Research, Globalization and Professional Practice

Submission & Guidelines

Submit your manuscript via the journal website by following the Author Guidelines, and information on publication fees is available on the journal’s website.

Guest Editors

Dr. Paulo Rocha

Faculty of Theology and Social Sciences Centre for Intercultural Communication, VID Specialized University, Norway

Dr. Øystein Lund Johannesse

Faculty of Theology and Social Sciences Centre for Intercultural Communication, VID Specialized University, Norway

Dr. Ane Bergersen

Faculty of Education, Arts and Sports, Pedagogy, Religion and Social Studies, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Norway