Intercultural Communication Challenges in Group Work: A Case Study of Undegraduates Students of Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science & Technology
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https://doi.org/10.59890/cn9ea639Keywords:
Intercultural Communication, Byram’s Intercultural Communication Model, Intercultural Communication Challenges, Barriers In Intercultural Communication, Intercultural Communication CompetenceAbstract
The study focuses on investigation of the intercultural communication challenges faced by the students during the group tasks. The aim of the study is to address the challenges encountered by the students in intercultural team work setting. The study uses qualitative method and investigates the data using Byram’s model of inter-cultural communication. The data is collected through stratified interviews from students of Quaid-e-Awam University, Nawabshah belonging to Engineering and English departments. The questionnaire was based on open-ended items. The paper discusses in detail the challenges faced due to cultural diversity and the hindrances it posits on communication in group work. The paper discusses the factors causing the obstacles to reach the goal in teamwork and their appropriate solutions. The study suggests strategies to overcome the cross-cultural challenges to improve communication.
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