Abstract
Kim’s Integrative Theory of Communication and Cross-Cultural Adaptation (ITCCA) is widely recognized as one of the key contributions to the field of intercultural research. Framed within a constructivist paradigm and based on an ethnographic case study, this article explores the intercultural experiences of Algerian students attending a UK university. As such, it seeks to provide new insights into the impact ofcultural exposure on intercultural learning. The results of the research suggest the need for a refinement of Kim’s theory. The findings also have implications for the policy and practice of educational institutions involved in study abroad programmes.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 45-62 |
| Number of pages | 18 |
| Journal | Journal of Intercultural Communication Research |
| Volume | 53 |
| Issue number | 1-2 |
| Early online date | 12 Sept 2024 |
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| Publication status | Published - 12 Sept 2024 |
Funding
This research was funded by the Algerian Doctoral Initiative, administered by the Algerian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
| Funders | Funder number |
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| Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique |
Keywords
- Algerian students
- Intercultural adaptation
- cross-cultural adaptability
- intercultural preparedness
- study abroad programmes
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cultural Studies
- Communication