ERIC Number: EJ1254797
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020
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Intercultural Encounters and Their Influence on Willingness to Communicate in a Second Language Other than English
Tarp, Gertrud
Language and Intercultural Communication, v20 n3 p270-283 2020
As a consequence of accelerating globalisation there has been an emphasis on developing international students' proficiency to communicate in a foreign language. However, willingness to communicate in a foreign language other than English is an issue less discussed. This case study is an attempt to clarify expats' experience of living in Denmark and their willingness to communicate in Danish. The participants include representatives of different nationalities temporarily living as expats studying and/or working in Denmark. The findings suggest that expats' willingness to communicate in Danish is highly influenced by their position in society, level of socialization with the Danes and knowledge of English.
Descriptors: Intercultural Communication, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Foreign Countries, Global Approach, Foreign Students, Language Proficiency, Case Studies, Indo European Languages, Foreign Nationals, Language Attitudes, Socialization, Social Status, Language Usage, Cultural Awareness, Language Role, Learning Motivation, Student Attitudes
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Denmark
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