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Title: Developing Intercultural Socioemotional Communication Skills: A Hybrid Student Exchange Project between Kenya, Ireland, and Germany
Language: English
Authors: Belinda Oechsler (ORCID 0009-0001-1838-233X), Yvonne Cleary (ORCID 0000-0002-1681-4047), Sissi Closs
Source: Journal of Technical Writing and Communication. 2026 56(2):167-193.
Availability: SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 27
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Student Exchange Programs, Blended Learning, Distance Education, In Person Learning, Cultural Awareness, Interpersonal Competence, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Skills, Student Experience, International Cooperation, Communications
Geographic Terms: Kenya, Ireland, Germany
DOI: 10.1177/00472816251359138
ISSN: 0047-2816
1541-3780
Abstract: The hybrid exchange project described here aims to facilitate intercultural learning and cultural awareness by promoting meaningful virtual and cultural interactions among students from universities in Kenya, Ireland, and Germany. We collected qualitative data from former participants, who engaged in virtual and in-person exchanges. Our study indicates that hybrid exchange programs effectively promote intercultural understanding, and personal and professional development in technical communication. The program's design, which includes structured activities and social exchanges, contributed to the successful achievement of these goals. Such approaches can serve as a model for improving virtual team dynamics in various sectors, applicable beyond educational contexts.
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