Abstract

SANCHEZ-VIQUEZ, Andrea  and  BOES-NADERER, Joan Marie. Authentic cultural communication: A collaborative intercampus cultural awareness project. InterSedes [online]. 2021, vol.22, n.46, pp.152-168. ISSN 2215-2458.  http://dx.doi.org/10.15517/isucr.v22i46.48052.

The cultural differences within the Costa Rican society were perceived as a fundamental resource for the Intercultural Communication course offered in two regional campuses (Rodrigo Facio and Guanacaste) of the University of Costa Rica. This paper presents the results of creating a authentic intercultural communication experience through an inter-campus cultural awareness project. The work centers on an analysis of both the professors and the students perspectives of how the project was successful and effectively met the course objectives. Through qualitative research, this article claims that inter-campus project presents a tangible opportunity for successful intercultural communication and also significant opportunities for collaborative teaching.

Keywords : Intercultural communication; collaborative teaching; English; education.

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