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What is Generalisation (and Generalising)

Chapter 30
Handbook of Research on Study Abroad Programs and Outbound Mobility
The categorisation of the predominant tendencies in a cultural group. Generalising recognises that there may be a tendency for the majority of people to hold certain values and beliefs and engage in certain patterns of behaviour. Failure to recognise that not every person in the group will conform to the generalisation leads to stereotyping.
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Intercultural Communication between East and West: Implications for Students on Study Abroad Programs to China
Ping Yang (Western Sydney University, Australia)
Copyright: © 2016 |Pages: 23
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-0169-5.ch030
Abstract
This chapter examines verbal and non-verbal intercultural communication challenges faced by Australian students studying abroad in China. Using intercultural communication theories, the author analyses potential cultural shock and intercultural differences to help Australian students be aware of academic and social survival skills in their destination country. While there are many publications about international students' intercultural communication issues and intercultural adaptation difficulties within English-speaking countries, there are comparatively few works on Australian students' intercultural communication competence needed for living in China. This chapter looks at pedagogical implications of intercultural communication training for Australian students prior to their overseas studies and outbound mobility experience.
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