Keywords
Chinese as a foreign language, collaborative online international learning, intercultural communicationcompetence, virtual learning
Special Issue
Emerging Scholars 14(6) 2022
Abstract
This dissertation is a qualitative case study detailing the intercultural communication competence (ICC) development of seven Chinese foreign language learners who participated in Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) activities at a regional U.S. university with a group of native Chinese speakers. Multiple qualitative data sources - including semi-structured interviews, observations, questionnaires, and reflection journals - were collected over two years. Drawing on sociocultural and transformative learning theories, this study disclosed four findings that practitioners and researchers can build upon to promote language development and intercultural learning in foreign language coursework through virtual exchange.
Recommended Citation
Huang, Yizhe
(2022)
"Investigating Student Development of Intercultural CommunicationCompetence through Collaborative Online International Learning,"
Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education: Vol. 14:
No.
6, Article 2.
DOI: 10.32674/jcihe.v14i5A.5113
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.lib.uconn.edu/jcihe/vol14/iss6/2
