The tendency for internationalization of higher education in many Higher Education
Institutions (HEIs) around the world, including those of Malaysia, is increasing with the …

Background Intercultural adaptation is always associated with emotional disturbances.
Intercultural communication competence, as an important competence of intercultural …

Much has been written about intercultural competence in the academic literature, yet our
present knowledge of the subject matter was vastly drawn from the most prominent views of …

Underpinned by anxiety/uncertainty management (AUM) theory, this study uses Baron and
Kenny's (1986) framework to test the prediction that intercultural willingness to communicate …

Most people in the world are now connected with each other through different means of
communication which has not only crossed borders but cultures in a more expanded level …

Pursuing higher education abroad has become a common desire of students globally,
especially, among students in developing countries of which Afghanistan is a part of them …

The demographic, technological, economic and peace imperatives have created a world in
which our interactions are dominated by cultural differences and our ability to understand …

Study abroad has received much attention as an effective educational practice in today's
globalized world, and a wide range of skills, attitudes, and knowledge has been recognized …

Purpose: The aim of the study is to offer a comparative perspective about foreign language
development at tertiary level: observations about the Malaysian educational reform process …

This study explores how East Asian postgraduate students experience acculturation when
engaging in online learning in one UK university. Previous studies have mainly been …