Indirect vs. Direct Communication: Steps in Becoming Culturally Intelligent
Indirect vs. Direct Communication: Steps in Becoming Culturally Intelligent
Author(s): Claudia Elena StoianSubject(s): Language studies, Language and Literature Studies, Foreign languages learning, Theoretical Linguistics, Applied Linguistics
Published by: Editura Universității Aurel Vlaicu
Keywords: cross-cultural communication; indirect communication; direct communication; cultural intelligence; training;
Summary/Abstract: The paper brings into discussion the importance culture plays incommunication, and highlights the necessity of training students in crosscultural communication. Focusing on an important dichotomy incommunication styles, i.e. indirectness vs. directness, it proposes possibleactivities to do in language and/or translation and interpreting classes. Theirpurpose is to culturally intelligent, particularly by drawing their attention to cultural differences in communication, and helping them to acquire knowledgeto anticipate differences, practice mindfulness and develop cross-cultural skills.
Journal: Journal of Humanistic and Social Studies
- Issue Year: 11/2020
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 93-102
- Page Count: 10
- Language: English