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Intercultural communication competence among higher education international students: a systematic literature review


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Xiaoyan, Wang and Syed Zainudin, Sharifah Sofiah and Yaakup, Hani Salwah (2024) Intercultural communication competence among higher education international students: a systematic literature review. Migration Letters: an international journal of migration studies, 21 (4). pp. 712-725. ISSN 1741-8984; eISSN: 1741-8992

Abstract

The intercultural communication competence of higher education international students is critical in the multiple culture environment. Understanding how international students improve their intercultural communication competence is vital for providing effective training and teaching in higher education. However, there is a lack of systematic literature reviews on this topic, especially in quantitative methods. This study was dedicated to performing an exhaustive review of existing literature following the PRISMA-SCR guidelines. The findings revealed the absence of a consistent definition and measurement framework for ICC, which complicates the synthesis of research findings and the development of effective educational strategies. The implications of these findings are substantial for educational practices and policy development. They point towards the necessity of creating inclusive and empirically grounded ICC training programs, integrating ICC into international education policies, and providing comprehensive support for the cultural adaptation of international students.


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Item Type: Article
Divisions: Faculty of Modern Language and Communication
DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.59670/ml.v21i4.7683
Publisher: Transnational Press London
Keywords: Intercultural communication competence; Higher education; International students; Systematic literature review; Cultural adaptation; Quantitative research; Variables
Depositing User: Ms. Nur Faseha Mohd Kadim
Date Deposited: 22 May 2025 04:56
Last Modified: 22 May 2025 04:56
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URI: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117434
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