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Review

Reconsideration of Cultural Differences: Strategies for Better Intercultural Communication with International Students from China and the United States

Dexin Tian, Ph. D.

Professor of Media and Communication Studies, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province, 225127, P.R. China

E-mail: dtian@yzu.edu.cn
Tel: 17751353739

Accepted August 11, 2017

Abstract

For effective and appropriate intercultural communication with international students from China and the United States in the globalized new world, this extensive review provided major research results, different challenges, and strategic solutions. First, international students have been making outstanding contributions in all key sectors in both China and the United States. Second, what used to be considered difficulties and barriers for smooth communication across cultures such as foreign language proficiency and cultural values need to be reconsidered and reevaluated in the new globalized world. Third, there exist three major generally-accepted but frequently-misunderstood aspects of differences between the Chinese and American international students. Finally, Kluckhohn and Strodtbeck’s (1961) five value orientations and Chen’s (2005) global communication competence can be applied as the strategic solutions.

Keywords: literature review, international students, misunderstandings, strategic solutions