Essays about: "Intercultural Communication"

Showing result 31 - 35 of 122 essays containing the words Intercultural Communication.

  1. 31. The Neo-Colonial Europeanization of Africa : A post-developmental perspective on the communication of the AU-EU Partnership

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Angela Brouwers; Elsa Le Ber; [2020]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Despite the declared end of colonization and the successive obtention of independence by African countries in the 1960s, this thesis argues that the African continent is still faced with neo-colonial practices. Deriving from post-development theory, this thesis analyzes how the Western development discourse is manifested in modern-day North-South relations. READ MORE

  3. 32. Cross-cultural Analysis of Congratulations in American English, Indian English and Peninsular Spanish

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Engelska

    Author : Kimia Avazpour; [2020]
    Keywords : Cross-cultural; speech acts; congratulations; DCTs; Elwood;

    Abstract : To gain a better understanding of intercultural communication, it is relevant to study speech acts not only in different languages but also across different language varieties. Seeing as speech act studies are said to have suffered from Anglocentrism there is a necessity to include nonwestern cultures (Wierzbicka, 1985:145). READ MORE

  4. 33. Registered nurses' experiences of working with indigenous patients in remote areas in Amazonas, Peru : a qualitative interview study at health clinics in Loreto region

    University essay from Sophiahemmet Högskola

    Author : Linnea Berglund; Siri Fjellman; [2019]
    Keywords : Registered nurses’ experiences; Indigenous patients; Intercultural health; Remote areas; Limited access;

    Abstract : Background In remote areas of the Peruvian Amazon there is a high burden of communicable diseases, limited access to health care and a low distribution of registered nurses. Registered nurses are working with indigenous patients in the area, where traditional medicine and practice is common. READ MORE

  5. 34. Cultural Impacts on the Managing of Knowledge Sharing Processes : A Qualitative Study of Swedish Banks in Shanghai, China

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik och samhälle

    Author : Sofia Öhman; [2019]
    Keywords : Knowledge sharing; Cultural diversity within companies; Cross-cultural management; Cultural clashes; Cultural understanding; Kunskapsöverföring; Multikulturella företag; Styrning av multikulturella företag; Kulturella konflikter; Kulturell förståelse;

    Abstract : The globalization of economies and the technology development have both increased opportunities to businesses as well as challenges. Multicultural workforces and other values in the market compared with the home market lead to complexity in the management control when a business establishes abroad. READ MORE

  6. 35. Impact of social media on Intercultural Communication Competence of Chinese People living in Sweden

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Mingxing Liu; [2019]
    Keywords : Social Media Use; Intercultural Communication; Intercultural Communication Competence; Chinese People Living in Sweden; Development of Intercultural Communication Competence; Impact of social media on Intercultural Communication Competence.;

    Abstract : Intercultural Communication Competence (ICC) describes the ability to interact with people from different cultures effectively and appropriately. In the impact of globalization and information technology development, social media facilitates intercultural communication and open a new space for intercultural interactions. READ MORE