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Politics and Pragmatics in the Crosscultural Management of "Rapport"
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Crawshaw, Robert; Harrison, Julia – Language and Intercultural Communication, 2007
This paper examines the sociopragmatic character of intercultural communication between English Language Assistants (ELAs) and their "mentors" in French primary and secondary schools. With reference to Levinson's notion of "activity type", it argues that judgements by mentors as to what constitutes "allowable contributions" on the part of ELAs are…
Descriptors: Mentors, Intercultural Communication, Interpersonal Relationship, Cultural Differences
Attesting the Self: Narration and Identity Change during Periods of Residence Abroad.
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Crawshaw, Robert; Callen, Beth; Tusting, Karin – Language and Intercultural Communication, 2001
Considers the relationship between student diary writing and the formation of personal identity as it occurs in cross-cultural situations. Reviews figures associated with the concept of identity and argues that identity cannot be accounted for by separating intrinsic from extrinsic attributes. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Intercultural Communication, Journal Writing, Student Journals