As the ways of communication and interaction have diversified thanks to constantly developing changing technological possibilities, educators try do their best follow recent implementations activities better prepare students for real world demands. Telecollaboration (aka virtual intercultural exchange) is one such language which an affordable alternative study abroad. Through these studies, des...

This study investigated para-professional translators' intercultural communicative competence (ICC) level and its relation to their translations. The research design of this is descriptive research. Twelve participants are participating in the techniques data collection employed questionnaires tests. results show that : (1) average ICC translators moderate with a score 3.0; (2) translation work...

The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has repeatedly expressed grave concern regarding theworldwide shortage of nurses and the lack of progress in addressing the supply and utilisation of nurses. The factors contributing to the nursing shortage seem to be very similar worldwide, including the ageing workforce, the reduction in student intake, poor workforce planning, the changing work clima...

In the opening session, Professor Mike Byram presented a brief overview of some of the concepts associated with the day’s theme and their origins and history. This introduction formed the basis for a discussion of current debates and discussions in the field, and what ‘the field’ includes. The third element was an analysis of what research and (curriculum) development needs and opportunities ex...

To expand global and intercultural communication, the effectiveness of asynchronous online communication devices, especially email, have been discussed in the area of foreign language teaching. A lack of specific research exists that addresses the application of online voicemail. This paper reports on a five month period of voicemail exchanges between 53 EFL learners in Taiwan and 56 CFL learne...