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What is Culture-Specific

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Handbook of Research on Study Abroad Programs and Outbound Mobility
The distinctive qualities of a particular culture. Often used to refer to an approach in intercultural training that attempts to impart extensive information and knowledge of perceptions and behaviours that are unique to specific cultures. Training provided during on-site orientation tends to be culture-specific.
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Intercultural Communication between East and West: Implications for Students on Study Abroad Programs to China
Ping Yang (Western Sydney University, Australia)
Copyright: © 2016 |Pages: 23
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-0169-5.ch030
Abstract
This chapter examines verbal and non-verbal intercultural communication challenges faced by Australian students studying abroad in China. Using intercultural communication theories, the author analyses potential cultural shock and intercultural differences to help Australian students be aware of academic and social survival skills in their destination country. While there are many publications about international students' intercultural communication issues and intercultural adaptation difficulties within English-speaking countries, there are comparatively few works on Australian students' intercultural communication competence needed for living in China. This chapter looks at pedagogical implications of intercultural communication training for Australian students prior to their overseas studies and outbound mobility experience.
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