Developing Intercultural Socioemotional Communication Skills: A Hybrid Student Exchange Project between Kenya, Ireland, and Germany
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| Title: | Developing Intercultural Socioemotional Communication Skills: A Hybrid Student Exchange Project between Kenya, Ireland, and Germany |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Belinda Oechsler (ORCID |
| 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. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1499957 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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