Intercultural Business Communication, International Students, and Experiential Learning

• Published in: Business communication quarterly Vol. 64; no. 4; pp. 90 - 104
• Main Authors: Valentine, Deborah, Cheney, Rebecca S.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Thousand Oaks, CA SAGE Publications 01.12.2001; SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC
• Subjects: Academic disciplines; Adaptation; Behavior; Business Communication; Business communications; Business education; Business schools; Business writing; Case studies; Class Activities; Classrooms; College campuses; College students; Communication Skills; Cross Cultural Training; Cultural Awareness; Culture; Curricula; Experiential Learning; Foreign language learning; Foreign Students; Higher Education; Intercultural Communication; Learning activities; Multiculturalism & pluralism; Skills; Study abroad; Teaching; United States > US
• ISSN: 1080-5699; 2329-4906; 1552-4191; 2329-4922
• DOI: 10.1177/108056990106400410

Outlines the relevance of experiential learning to the teaching of intercultural business communication. Offers several examples of activities offering structured interactions between United States and international students, which help students apply principles of intercultural business communication to a given situation. Discusses several considerations to keep in mind, and discusses benefits to students and to the school. (SR)