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Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Was Malinowski Norwegian? Norwegian Interpretations of Phatic Talk

Kristin Rygg
1-14
Abstract Views : 633
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10.36923/jicc.v16i1.713

Abstract: From time to time, there is a public debate in Norway about Norwegian lack of politeness. The most recent debate started with a female Norwegian-American reader’s letter to a Norwegian newspaper. Her critique especially targeted Norwegian lack of  phatic talk  (greetings and small talk) towards strangers; something that she thought was both arrogant and impolite. The corpus in this article is based on responses from the Norwegian... [...] Read more

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

Intercultural Competence of Social Service Professionals Working with Migrants: Voices from Poland

Anna Linka
121–134
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10.36923/jicc.v25i4.1298

Abstract: Growing migration to Poland over the past decade has heightened the need for social service professionals to work effectively with culturally diverse populations. Although intercultural competence has been widely theorised in Western contexts, its application within Central and Eastern European institutional settings remains underexplored. This study seeks to examine how intercultural competence is understood and enacted by Polish social... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Communication Cultural Studies

you have to face the fact that you're a foreigner: Immigrants’ Lived Experience of Communication and Negotiation Position Toward their Employer in Iceland

Erla S. Kristjansdottir, Thora Christiansen
1-14
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10.36923/jicc.v17i2.739

Abstract: There is a growing need for highly skilled employees in the Icelandic labor market which will increasingly need to be filled by highly skilled immigrants. Despite offering knowledge and skills that are in demand, there are indications that these immigrants are facing barriers when it comes to compensation, opportunities and promotions. The study seeks to explore how highly skilled immigrants in Iceland experience their negotiation... [...] Read more

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

Sustaining Intercultural Contact: Developing the Intercultural Communicative Competence of EFL Undergraduates in China

Yanping Zhou, Hafriza Burhanudeen
13-26
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10.36923/jicc.v23i4.281

Abstract: This article explores intercultural contact as a pathway for the development of intercultural communicative competence (ICC) among EFL undergraduates in China during the post-pandemic era. Adopting an exploratory qualitative design with self-reports and focus group interviews as instruments, the challenges faced by EFL undergraduates in intercultural communication and intercultural contact pathways for ICC development were elicited with... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Linguistics and Language

Global English versus local language during a sojourn abroad: A narrative study

Anna Szczepaniak-Kozak, Emilia Wąsikiewicz-Firlej, Hadrian Lankiewicz
53-63
Abstract Views : 3352
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10.36923/jicc.v22i2.58

Abstract: This paper investigates the interplay between language and intercultural communication with a special focus on the importance of working knowledge of foreign languages other than English for a satisfactory experience during longer sojourns abroad. Its authors present a revised understanding of the role of lingua franca English and a local language (here Polish) in intercultural relationships, especially the crucial influence of local... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Professional and personal identity at work: achieving a synthesis through intercultural workplace talk

Janet Holmes, Nicky Riddiford
1-17
Abstract Views : 826
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10.36923/jicc.v10i1.494

Abstract: This paper analyses the ways in which professional migrants from different cultural backgrounds, using English as an Additional Language, manage the demands of constructing a positive professional identity while also negotiating the complex relational aspects of workplace talk. The well-established methodology of the Wellington Language in the Workplace Project was used to collect relevant data from migrant workers interacting in professional... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Speaking to Domestics in Lebanon: Power Issues or Misguided Communication?

Nabelah Haraty, Ahmad Oueini, Rima Bahous
1-15
Abstract Views : 520
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10.36923/jicc.v7i2.438

Abstract: The Lebanese use a combination of Arabic and English telegraphic speech, along with gestures and other forms of speech adjustments to address their domestics. This pattern of inadequate speech is based on the misconception that domestics understand exactly the same way they speak. Using interviews, questionnaires, and participant observations, the researchers identified some of the underlying issues, power and trust, related to this form of... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Do media matter? A social construction model of stereotypes of foreigner

Elza Ibroscheva, Jyotika Ramaprasad
1-18
Abstract Views : 638
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10.36923/jicc.v8i1.454

Abstract: In an attempt to build on and make more complete existing models of stereotype formation, which have largely been cognitive in nature, this paper proposes a social construction model of stereotypes of foreigners, which includes a number of social factors, and in particular, the media, where media is defined as a complex variable composed of several exposure, nature of sources, content, and perceived effect. [...] Read more

Open Access Article Linguistics and Language

A Corpus-Driven Study of Syntactic And Semantic Models of Transitivized English Intransitive Verbs

Xiaofang Wu, Kunxue Xiao
129-139
Abstract Views : 880
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10.36923/jicc.v24i3.898

Abstract: Transitivized English intransitive verbs, abbreviated as transitivized EIVs in the present study, refer to the English intransitive verbs which are transitively used taking direct objects as normal transitive verbs do. This study aims to systematically explore their syntactic and semantic patterns through a specialized corpus with 585 instances of 211 transitivized EIVs from the EIV corpus and approximately 97,000 words from the instances of... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Cultural Studies

Role of Rocks in Defining the Characters in Isabella Hammad’s The Parisian (2019)

Nasaybah Awajan
82-92
Abstract Views : 1630
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10.36923/jicc.v24i2.544

Abstract: The current study looks at the metaphors for rocks in Isabella Hammad's novel The Parisian (2019 ). It seeks to demonstrate how Isabella Hammad employs rock analogies to describe and provide an understanding into her characters, Midhat, Jamil, and Fatima. Midhat, who studied abroad, has a hyphenated identity and is portrayed as a compromise—less resistant, delicate, and adaptable. The inverse of the properties of the rocks/stones. The other... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

The Invisible Bridge: How Foreign Tourism Professionals Foster Bridging Social Capital in Japan

Renata Andrea Szabo
101-115
Abstract Views : 4092
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10.36923/jicc.v25i2.1082

Abstract: This study investigates the role of foreign tourism professionals in Japan as key agents of bridging social capital within the tourism industry. These individuals serve as cultural mediators, interpreting Japanese traditions, social norms, and practices for international audiences while facilitating connections between local communities and global visitors. The research adopts a participatory observation approach, in which the author... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Indulgence Versus Restraint: Exploration of A New Cultural Dimension in Context

Elena Chudnovskaya, Laura L.S. O’Hara
41-52
Abstract Views : 12133
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10.36923/jicc.v22i2.54

Abstract: This study examines the intercultural experiences of eight Danish expatriates in Russia. In-depth interviews revealed three characteristics of Hofstede’s dimension: Indulgence verses Restraint (IVR). This study allows us to understand communication between restrained cultures (e.g., Russia) and indulgent cultures (e.g., Denmark). This carries implications for specific and in-depth workplace training to help managers improve intercultural... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Face and Identity in Intercultural Conflict Management

Min Hou
88-96
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10.36923/jicc.v23i2.55

Abstract: Face negotiation theory has been an influential theory of intercultural conflict management. However, as a theory of functional approach, it has limitations in analyzing dynamic conflict management process. Using repeated episodic interviews, this paper attempts to combine this theory with Spencer-Oatey’s (2007) face and identity model as well as post-structural perspectives of identity to analyze the dynamic and complicated conflict... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Crosscultural Perspectives on Interaction with Minority and Majority Children at Home and in Pre-school

Kerstin Nauclér , Sally Boyd
1-13
Abstract Views : 437
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10.36923/jicc.v1i2.361

Abstract: In this paper, we will discuss crosscultural perspectives on Turkish and Swedish children’s interaction with parents at home and pre-school teachers in the Swedish mainstream pre-school. Through their participation in various activities at home and in the pre-school, the Turkish and the Swedish children in this study are socialized into somewhat different norms for interaction, which reflect the somewhat different norms for social order,... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

The Medium is the Barrier

Shlomo G. Shoham, Amit Pinchevski
1-11
Abstract Views : 412
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10.36923/jicc.v1i2.366

Abstract: In this paper, we present a critical viewpoint of human dialogue in the modern age. In our view, the Internet, as the paramount cultural guidepost at the end of the millennium, is a stark reflection of the barrier in human communication in our time. By means of an analysis of conversation transcripts at virtual conversation sites, we shall endeavor to show that virtual communication, to use a phrase from Zen wisdom literature, is ‘the clap of... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Avatars R Us? Discourses of Community and Embodiment in Intercultural Cyberspace

Paul McIlvenny
1-11
Abstract Views : 468
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10.36923/jicc.v1i1.356

Abstract: This paper examines the recent emergence of visions of globalised virtual communities who inhabit graphical versions of cyberspace implemented on the Internet. Often it is claimed that geography, nationality, 'race' and gender (are) no longer matter in these novel domains. In regard to the contemporary debates over the nature of intercultural communication, the paper considers how human communication is envisaged in these so-called... [...] 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 : 591
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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

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

The Development of Intercultural Relationships at Work Polish Migrant Workers in Finland

Malgorzata Lahti, Maarit Valo
1-08
Abstract Views : 642
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10.36923/jicc.v13i1.614

Abstract: This article offers an interpersonal communication perspective on relational processes in a workplace affected by the international flow of labor migration. We investigate how temporary migrant workers and their foreign colleagues perceive developing interpersonal relationships with each other through an analysis of in-depth interviews with employees of a Finnish recruitment agency and Polish metal workers it has recruited. The recruitment... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

The challenge of bilingualism in a multilingual society: The Bolivian Case

Live Drange Danbolt
1-15
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10.36923/jicc.v11i3.533

Abstract: Bolivia is a multilingual society recognising as many as 36 different ethnic groups with more or less different languages. The attitude towards bilingualism is based on experiences acquired over centuries through a history characterized by a minority ruling the majority. As in the other Latin American countries the ruling elite of Spanish descent has systematically neglected the culture and languages of the indigenous peoples. The Educational... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Special Collections The Role of Artificial Intelligence...

Women in Society Through the Aspect of Language

Ezhilarasan Balamurali, Anandhan Hariharasudan, Merly Thaniel Gnanamuthu
107-112
Abstract Views : 7441
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10.36923/jicc.v23i1.149

Abstract: Our use of language conveys referential meanings and attitudes. The idea that women are unimportant to critical life issues that males handle first is the basis for " woman's la nguage". Women's marginalization and helplessness are mirrored in all the views they are required to talk about, and they are speaking. Speaking in a way that is not proper for women, avoiding expressing strong emotions, favouring expressions of uncertainty, and... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Communicative challenges in multinational project work:Obstacles and tools for reaching common understandings

Jonas Stier, Margareta Sandström Kjellin
1-11
Abstract Views : 584
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10.36923/jicc.v9i3.489

Abstract: Focus of this article is communicative challenges in multinational project work as well as how such challenges can be managed. By analyzing their communication in so called reflective dialogues and email correspondence the discussion sheds light upon how the participants of one such project talk about the meaning and pedagogical fruitfulness of horizontal classroom dialogue, and the degree to which they themselves actually communicate in a... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Communication

Dits waar (it is true) - An Analysis of the Communication among Construction Workers at Mabapi Estates

Lovie Edwin Seru
1-12
Abstract Views : 447
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10.36923/jicc.v16i2.721

Abstract: This study analyzed the communication among construction workers at Mabapi Estate. Its primary objective was to establish the relationship between languages and work in construction industry through the description and explication of communication behaviors and competences that construction workers relied on to participate in intelligible socially organized verbal and non-verbal interactions. To gather data for the study, an ethnographic... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Navigating Digital Resilience: High-Skilled International Migrants’ WeChat Use During The 2022 COVID-19 Shanghai Lockdown

Diandian Huang, Bei Ju
131-141
Abstract Views : 547
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10.36923/jicc.v26i1.1417

Abstract: The enabling and constraining roles of social media in crises motivate a dynamic approach to examining digital resilience, inherent in the interplay between technological properties and enabling conditions. To expand the literature on how migrant groups navigate digital resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic, this study uses the concept of affordances as an analytical lens to examine how high-skilled international migrants in China used... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Perceived challenges living and integrating into Finnish society: A study among immigrants in Finland

Elvis Nshom, Shomaila Sadaf, Ilkhom Khalimzoda
31-42
Abstract Views : 5509
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10.36923/jicc.v22i3.82

Abstract: The number of immigrants living in Finland has significantly increased since the 1990s. It can be challenging to live and integrate into a new society. This study explores the challenges immigrants face living and integrating into Finnish society. Drawing on data collected from 103 immigrants living in Finland, this study shows that the challenges immigrants face integrating into Finnish society can be classified into four main categories:... [...] Read more

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

Knowing Otherwise: Affective Actions In Intercultural Communication And Professional Practice

Nuntiya Doungphummes, Mark Vicars, Mathuros Tipayamongkholgul
101-109
Abstract Views : 1089
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10.36923/jicc.v25i4.1255

Abstract: Reflexivity, the critical self-examination of one’s role in the research process, has become increasingly central as researchers navigate positionality, power, and methodological bias when working across diverse sociocultural and linguistic contexts. Yet, intercultural research often overlooks the affective, relational, and embodied dimensions of collaboration that shape how knowledge is produced. This paper examines how transnational,... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Developing An Intercultural Competence Instrument In Foreign Language Teaching Context: A Study Of Chinese Students Of Spanish As A Foreign Language

Tzu Yiu Chen
44-55
Abstract Views : 2689
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10.36923/jicc.v22i4.84

Abstract: The present study aims to develop an intercultural competence (IC) instrument for Chinese students of Spanish as a Foreign Language (SFL). In order to do so, we took steps to modify the statements and confirm the validity of the IC instrument. The new instrument was validated by using exploratory factor analysis through a self-report methodology. The results showed that the instrument possessed adequate validity and reliability. The 28-item... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

WeChat Use And Cross-Cultural Adaptation of International Students In China: The Mediating Role of Social Self-Efficacy

Kai Zhang, Su-Hie Ting
56-67
Abstract Views : 4782
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10.36923/jicc.v24i4.967

Abstract: An increasing number of international students are pursuing studies in China and encounter challenges and uncertainty in a new foreign environment. Cross-cultural adaptation is influenced by social self-efficacy, social interaction, and WeChat use but little is known about the interaction of these three factors in influencing cross-cultural adaptation. The study examined the mediating role of social self-efficacy in the relationship between... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

The Media’s Influence on Shaping Public Opinion during Martial Law

Yuriy Bidzilya, Yevhen Solomin, Viacheslav Shvets, Andrii Heletei, Hanna Hetsko
146-155
Abstract Views : 3479
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10.36923/jicc.v24i4.979

Abstract: This article explores the role of various media in shaping public opinion during martial law in Ukraine. The study aims to evaluate the extent to which media influences public perception, unity, and societal response under the conditions of military conflict. The research methods employed include content analysis of mass media materials, sociological surveys, and graphic and comparative analyses to measure media impact. The study is based on... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

How Do Chinese Street Food YouTubers Robustly Communicate Cross-Cultural Tourism Destination?

Zinggara Hidayat, Sansan Lestari Suwarno, Jane Marcella
49-69
Abstract Views : 3635
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10.36923/jicc.v24i2.556

Abstract: : The street food content of YouTubers is an intercultural communication message to promote Chinese culture to viewers around the world.  This article aims to analyze cross-cultural interactivity in physical and online intercultural communication. The research uses a qualitative content analysis method continuously produced by non-Chinese-speaking YouTubers to communicate original Chinese culture to viewers outside China. The sample... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Indigenous language preservation: A study of the Tshivenḓa speech community in South Africa

Phethani Progress Mudau, Itani Peter Mandende , Maria Mushaathoni
1-12
Abstract Views : 4564
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10.36923/jicc.v24i4.969

Abstract: This sociolinguistic study explored the significance of language preservation through the use of indigenous forms of address by the Vhavenḓa in South Africa.  Indigenous forms of address are integral to the language and cultural identity of a society. Furthermore, they are indispensable in the preservation of the language and culture of any society. Ignoring the use of these forms of address can lead to language shift or even extinction. This... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

From Perceived Rise To Increased Visibility: Intercultural Communication And Visibility Regimes of School Bullying In Kazakhstan

Yermek Buribayev, Zhanna Khamzina
84-92
Abstract Views : 914
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10.36923/jicc.v26i1.1377

Abstract: Recent public debates in Kazakhstan increasingly frame school bullying as a growing problem. This study examines how this perception of increase is produced and interpreted within a bilingual Kazakh–Russian communicative context. Drawing on a qualitative corpus collected in 2025—comprising 18 focus group discussions, 100 semi-structured expert interviews, and 154 pre-discussion questionnaires—the study traces communicative repertoires and... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

The Notion of Misunderstanding in Intercultural Communication

Volker Hinnenkamp
1-13
Abstract Views : 1204
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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 Intercultural Communication

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

Eila Isotalus
58-71
Abstract Views : 1190
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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 Communication

A Contemporary Adaptation of Shakespeare’s Plays in Al Bassam’s The Arab Shakespeare Trilogy

Muawiyah Yassin Bani Yassin, Nasaybah Awajan
45-56
Abstract Views : 4428
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10.36923/jicc.v25i1.1017

Abstract: This study examines Sulayman Al Bassam’s adaptations of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Richard III, and Twelfth Night, analyzing how his reworkings critique political leadership in the contemporary Arab world and deconstruct the Western discourse on Islamic terrorism. Al Bassam utilizes the disruptive elements in Shakespeare’s original works to engage with issues of religious extremism, Western opportunism, and authoritarianism in Arab/Muslim... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

The Interplay between Social Media and Cultural Adjustment: Analysis of the Subjective Well-Being, Social Support, and Social Media Use of Asian International Students in the U.S.

Ming Xie , Chin-Chung Chao
22-32
Abstract Views : 6002
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10.36923/jicc.v22i2.37

Abstract: This research focuses on social media use by Asian international students in the U.S. and its impacts on their subjective well-being, social support, and cultural adjustment. In-depth interviews were conducted with 17 international students from six Asian countries who are studying in a Midwestern University in the U.S. The research finds that social media helps to compensate Asian international students for the loss of social support and... [...] 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 : 2985
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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 Special Collections Intercultural Communication And Professional Practice...

Interpersonal Intercultural Adaptation Orientations: A Qualitative Study of Engineering Professionals

Brent Jesiek, Samantha Lapka, Kris Acheson, Franki Kung
19-31
Abstract Views : 2014
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10.36923/jicc.v26i1.1324

Abstract: Professionals in engineering and many other fields are often expected to work on global teams, setting the stage for frequent interpersonal interactions that span cultural boundaries. To further investigate the nature of such experiences, the findings presented in this paper are based on data collected via interviews and focus groups with 23 technical professionals who had varying levels of exposure to intercultural teamwork. Using an... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Cultural Studies

Mot nini Tradition: Dialogue with Ancestors in Noemuti Village

Inosensius Mokos, Virienia Puspita
88-99
Abstract Views : 1477
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10.36923/jicc.v24i1.185

Abstract: This study aims to describe the dialogue with the ancestors in traditional events mot nini (burning candles), which is usually done by indigenous peoples in Noemuti Village, North Central Timor. The method that was used for this study is ethnographic analysis. The research used a qualitative research method by direct observation and interviews. The description of this study is also based on a realist ethnographic analysis. From the research... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Crossing Linguistic Bridges: Unravelling the Art of Persuasion Among Albanian Writers in Greek

Alexandra E. Vasilopoulou, George S. Ypsilandis
117–127
Abstract Views : 853
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10.36923/jicc.v24i2.805

Abstract: Pragmalinguistic (PML) failure complicates intercultural communication in both productive and receptive modes. This paper attempts to unravel the persuasive strategies used by Albanians writing in Greek and further record the overall suitability score they received when assessed by Greek teachers (n=176). A protocol sample of extracted persuasive strategies was created to be used for further investigation, with respect to their suitability.... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Communication in product development in an alliance setting

Sten Jönsson, Anders Edström, Urban Ask
1-15
Abstract Views : 457
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10.36923/jicc.v1i1.351

Abstract: This paper deals with communication across functional and cultural borders in product development in an alliance context. It shows how the multiple levels of co-ordination in an alliance increase complexity. Product development takes place in meetings in a nexus of meetings. Communication is studied by the use of video. Sequences from such recordings are played back to participants who assist in the interpretation of communicative situations.... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Filipino Americans and the Glass Ceiling: A Quantitative Analysis of Cultural Adherence, Assertiveness, and Management

Abby Hamilton, Daniel G. J. Kuchinka
66-76
Abstract Views : 5742
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10.36923/jicc.v22i4.45

Abstract: With a sample of 473 Filipino Americans in 35 states in the United States, this quantitative study was designed to investigate factors which surround Filipino Americans’ glass ceiling challenges in attaining higher-level positions in the workplace. The investigation explored the related variables, including years of management experience, adherence to two dimensions of Filipino cultural values (interpersonal norms and conservatism), and... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Critical Discourse Analysis of Intercultural Communication through the Lens of Multiculturality and Interraciality

Jennifer Tan-de Ramos
37-48
Abstract Views : 4659
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10.36923/jicc.v24i2.578

Abstract: Recent research on Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) has focused on the identity construction of agents within discourse. This study delves into intercultural communication through the lens of multiculturality and interraciality. Employing the CDA framework, the research investigates how online Filipino Chinese writers construct their identities and those of their readers, examining the dynamics of dominance and subordination in selected... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Linguistics and Language

On The Social Use Of ‘Urban Ammani Arabic’ By Adult Female Speakers In The Amman Metropolitan Area

Marwan Jarrah, Nahed Emaish, Sukayna Ali, Ekab Al-shawashreh, Yousef Al-Jabali, Bashar Kasasbeh
23-37
Abstract Views : 2017
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10.36923/jicc.v24i4.946

Abstract: This article examines the significant phenomenon of the use of what we term "Urban Ammani Arabic" (UAA) by most adult female speakers in the Amman metropolitan area, particularly when this dialect differs from the one they acquire or use in their domestic environments. To explore this, 132 adult female speakers were selected to participate in both sociolinguistic and semi-structured interviews. These interviews aimed to uncover the... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

When East Meets West: Polish Business Communication from a Cross-Cultural Perspective

Hanna Bulawka, Joanna Molek, Julita Wozniak
97-108
Abstract Views : 7878
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10.36923/jicc.v23i2.188

Abstract: This paper investigates how foreign nationals living and working in Poland evaluate Polish colleagues’ communication in English and its effectiveness in international business. It identifies features of linguistic behaviour attributed to Polish business interactions. Five dimensions of cultural variability (directness, emotionality, power distance, confrontation, critical evaluation) are used as benchmarks and offer an observational framework... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Education

Exploring The Possibility of Using Khelobedu As A Medium of Instruction: Teachers And Subject Advisors’ Perspectives

Tsebo Ramothwala, Itani Peter Mandende, Madoda Cekiso
119-128
Abstract Views : 1556
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10.36923/jicc.v24i3.895

Abstract: The study sought to elicit the perceptions of teachers and subject advisors towards the use of Khelobedu, which is a dialect, as a medium of instruction. This study followed a qualitative approach, through which data were gathered through semi-structured interviews with 8 Foundation Phase teachers and 2 subject advisors in Mopani District. The study revealed that teachers and subject advisors are of the view that Khelobedu would benefit the... [...] 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 : 2356
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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 Cultural Studies

Role of Leadership Style on Cadets' Attitude, Discipline And Culture: A Case Study

Feti Fatonah
100-106
Abstract Views : 2569
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10.36923/jicc.v23i1.100

Abstract: This study aims to identify the influence of the head of the Character Development Center (Kapusbangkar) Leadership style on the attitudes, discipline and culture of cadets and measure the level of attitudes and discipline of cadets of the Indonesian Aviation Polytechnic Curug. This study uses a quantitative approach using a Pre-Experimental Design research design with One-Shot Case Study. The research was conducted at the Indonesian Aviation... [...] 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 : 1982
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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 Intercultural Communication

The social neuroscience of persuasion approach to the religious intercultural communication: A conceptual evidence from Sidhwa’s novel ‘An American Brat’

Muhammad Zammad Aslam, Ahmad Alsharairi, Sami Hussein Hakeem Barzani, Rasha Alyaqoub, Norhafezah...
1-11
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10.36923/jicc.v24i2.629

Abstract: The study aims to understand the influence of religio-cultural right-wing persuasion in intercultural communication, as exhibited in a novel representing Pakistani national culture and Parsee minority culture. The methodology involves directed qualitative content analysis of Bapsi Sidhwa’s novel “An American Brat,” using a conceptual model/framework adapting/extracting coding protocol from Morin and Renvoisé’s model to analyze communication... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Occidentalism Revisited: Insights from Contemporary Anglophone Arab Diasporic Literature

Ahmed Shalabi, Yousef Abu Amrieh
134-145
Abstract Views : 2041
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10.36923/jicc.v24i4.977

Abstract: Occidentalism has traditionally been regarded as a theoretical perspective through which the Arab “self” represents the Western “other.” Scholars who have made critical and insightful contributions to the development of the concept of Occidentalism within Arab literary traditions include Hasan Hanafi, Rasheed El-Enany, Zahia Smail Salhi, and most recently, Ahmed Shalabi and  Yousef Abu Amrieh. Shalabi and Abu Amrieh have proposed a new... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Communication Linguistics and Language

Online Pravda’s Communicative Intentions Regarding the War in Ukraine: A CDA-Based Study of the Website’s Opinion Articles

Mohammed El-Astal, Abdulaziz Al-Mutawa
26-36
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10.36923/jicc.v24i2.575

Abstract: This research paper, based on Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), aimed to uncover how the opinion articles published on Pravda.ru discursively depicted the war in Ukraine and the parties involved. To achieve this, two elements of CDA analysis, namely presupposition and structural opposition, were examined. The first element was scrutinized to determine how Pravda.ru depicted the war in Ukraine (RQ1), while the second element was analyzed to... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Special Collections The Role of Artificial Intelligence...

Exploring the Impact of AI on The EFL Context: A Case Study of Saudi Universities

Abdalilah. G. I. Alhalangy , Mohammed AbdAlgane
41-49
Abstract Views : 10733
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10.36923/jicc.v23i2.125

Abstract: This research aims to determine whether or not it is possible to use artificial intelligence (AI) in English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) courses and review previous research pertinent to artificial intelligence in EFL/ESL instruction to present a comprehensive picture of the current degree of artificial intelligence in EFL/ESL instruction. Utilization of intelligent teaching systems, self-regulated learning, virtual reality,... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Organizational Ethnography Analysis: Participation of Islamic Religious Leaders in Handling Covid-19 through Integrative Communication

Nurhayani Saragih, Suraya Mansur, Ellys Lestari Pambayun, Topikurohman Topikurohman
27-40
Abstract Views : 1760
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10.36923/jicc.v23i4.163

Abstract: This study aims to explain the participative actions of researchers (ethnographers) in synergising culture and values between Public Relations Officers from the Bogor City Government, West Java, Indonesia, and Islamic religious leaders in handling the Covid-19 pandemic through integrated communication. The research method used is organisational ethnography to identify and find sociocultural barriers between informants (public relations... [...] Read more

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

Rosa María Pacheco Baldó
1-10
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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

Effects of Covid-19 Cultural Change on Employee Performance: A Cross-Sectional Study in Jakarta, Indonesia

Christian Wiradendi Wolor, Rizki Firdausi Rachma Dania, Suherdi Suherdi, Akhmad Nurkhin,...
1-13
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10.36923/jicc.v22i4.42

Abstract: This study aims to determine changes in employee performance after Covid 19 slowly began to change from a pandemic to an endemic regarding compassion, employee involvement, job satisfaction, and commitment. The sample used in this study was 200 employees working in the Jakarta area. The research data was collected through a questionnaire distributed in a Google Form. The sampling technique used the Non-Probability Sampling Analysis Model with... [...] Read more

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

Workers’ Perceptions Regarding Approaches To Intercultural Communication In The Workplace: A Study In A South African University

Maria Mushaathoni
174-188
Abstract Views : 5721
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10.36923/jicc.v24i1.325

Abstract: The workforce in South Africa has seen significant transformation, with many organizations now collaborating with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. Cultural diversity influences behavior and interactions among employees, who may find it challenging to navigate communication with colleagues from different cultures. This article explores workers' perceptions of intercultural communication approaches in the workplace. Using a... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

"For Them, The Hijab Means Dangerous Arabs" – Between Policy And Practice: Challenges In Implementing The Integration Of Arab Teachers In Hebrew Schools

Dolly Eliyahu-Levi, Avi Gvura
127-139
Abstract Views : 1681
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10.36923/jicc.v25i3.1186

Abstract: This study investigates the challenges associated with implementing the Israeli Ministry of Education’s policy to integrate Arab female teachers into Hebrew-speaking schools, guided by Social Identity Theory and Realistic Conflict Theory. Employing a qualitative-phenomenological approach, the research is based on semi-structured, in-depth interviews with 23 teachers (14 Jewish and 9 Arab) working across various levels of the Hebrew education... [...] Read more

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Persuasive Strategies in Email Marketing: An Analysis of Appeal and Influence in Business Communication

Ghaleb Rabab'ah, Sane Yagi , Sharif Alghazo, Rima Malkawi
12-25
Abstract Views : 7812
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10.36923/jicc.v24i2.839

Abstract: This study examines the employment of persuasive strategies in informational emails that market products and/or services, illustrating how these strategies influence target customers and persuade them to make purchases. A corpus of 850 emails, encompassing over a million words, was compiled and analyzed using a mixed-method approach that integrated both quantitative and qualitative measures. The emails were collected between 2020 and 2021.... [...] 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
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10.36923/jicc.v25i4.1259

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 Special Collections The Role of Artificial Intelligence...

Utilizing Artificial Intelligence Technologies in Saudi EFL Tertiary Level Classrooms

Mohammed AbdAlgane, Khalid Abdurrahman Jabir Othman
92-99
Abstract Views : 4832
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10.36923/jicc.v23i1.124

Abstract: This study focuses on the employment of AI technology in regular, day-to-day activities, such as when Google Translate or Bing Translator are encouraged alongside various programs and applications. It also evaluates and empirically demonstrates the subjects of writing with AI technologies, computer-assisted language learning (CALL), machine translation (MT), and automatic evaluation systems (AESs) in order to offer solutions for enhanced... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Special Collections The Role of Artificial Intelligence...

Influence of Education 4.0 on English Language Instruction in Telangana’s Engineering Institutions

Vaddi Srivani, Anandhan Hariharasudan
50-57
Abstract Views : 1751
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10.36923/jicc.v23i2.165

Abstract: The current study focuses on the effects of English language instruction using Education 4.0 in Telangana's engineering institutions. Telangana has many educational facilities that offer Education 4.0, or technology-based learning. It fosters creativity in education. At the fundamental level, students can learn by being provided with a self-learning opportunity. The majority of the subjects were learned through Education 4.0. As a result,... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Understanding Intercultural Experiences of Chinese Graduate Students at U.S. Universities: Analysis of Cross-Cultural Dimensions

Elena V. Chudnovskaya, Diane M. Millette
1-12
Abstract Views : 6741
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10.36923/jicc.v23i1.81

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to analyze the experience of international graduate Chinese students in the U.S. The methodology included a focus group (n=8) and personal interviews (n=8) conducted at a southeastern university. This study revealed how international Chinese students dealt with differences in expectations for the classroom environment, excellence in schoolwork, and nonverbal norms during their time studying in the U.S. Gender... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Special Collections Understanding Creativity: Role of Psychological...

Leader Member Exchange and Creative Idea Endorsement: The Role of Supportive and Challenging Voice

Marwan Marwan, Aan Komariah, Dedy Achmad Kurniady, Sony Muhammad Ikhsan Mangkuwinata, Ahmad...
57-68
Abstract Views : 1726
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10.36923/jicc.v23i4.279

Abstract: This study seeks to investigate why speaking out is not viewed positively in certain instances, but, at times, doing so results in both management support for the pitched proposals and improved interpersonal correlations for individuals doing so. Data was collected from two sources: employees and their supervisors of a telecommunication services organization in Indonesia. The data collected from 367 subordinates and 98 supervisors was then... [...] Read more

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Incorporating Islamic Values Through Arabic Redubbing of the Animated Television Series "Detective Conan"

Linda S. Al-Abbas, Ahmad S Haider
41-56
Abstract Views : 4047
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10.36923/jicc.v23i4.186

Abstract: Among the animated series that became very popular and witnessed tremendous success in the Arab world is the Japanese Detective Conan, which was first dubbed in 1998 and redubbed in 2013 to convey Islamic values. However, the re-dub did not attract wide viewership and remained infamous among the Arabic anime community. This study is an attempt to investigate the differences between the two versions with a particular emphasis on technical... [...] Read more

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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 : 2658
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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

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A Multi-dimensional Rhythm Framework for Intercultural Experiences in Higher Education

Xian Zhao
153-164
Abstract Views : 694
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10.36923/jicc.v26i1.1393

Abstract: This article explores the experiences of Chinese postgraduate students in a UK university using the lens of rhythmanalysis. This study goes beyond intercultural interactional moments and examines how intercultural experience is organised through temporal, spatial, and emotional rhythms. The data were generated through narrative interviews with four students, and narrative rhythmanalysis was employed for analysis. Findings show that students’... [...] Read more

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