Student intercultural competence in a Malaysian campus: a phenomenological approach

Dalib, Syarizan; Harun, Minah; Yusof, Norhafezah

doi:10.1080/17447143.2016.1264408

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“…In view of this, much of the issue of competence in the Western context deals with psychological factors, behaviours and communication rules (Fantini, 2009;Byram, 1997). In the vibrant multicultural and multilingual context of Malaysia, a recent study has indicated that while there are common elements of intercultural competence in the Western model, language factor seems to be prominent (Dalib, Harun & Yusof, 2017). Dalib, Harun and Yusof's (2017) study have proposed necessary prerequisite for intercultural competence which is the ability to communicate across linguistic differences.…”

Section: Conceptualizing Intercultural Competencementioning

confidence: 99%

“…In the vibrant multicultural and multilingual context of Malaysia, a recent study has indicated that while there are common elements of intercultural competence in the Western model, language factor seems to be prominent (Dalib, Harun & Yusof, 2017). Dalib, Harun and Yusof's (2017) study have proposed necessary prerequisite for intercultural competence which is the ability to communicate across linguistic differences. This ability suggests that individuals "need not only make themselves understood through language but also they need to use language that is generally understood in relating with one another" (p.18).…”

Section: Conceptualizing Intercultural Competencementioning

confidence: 99%

“…This ability suggests that individuals "need not only make themselves understood through language but also they need to use language that is generally understood in relating with one another" (p.18). Nonetheless, Dalib, Harun and Yusof (2017) have maintained that language alone does not guarantee effective and appropriate communication. The need for competency also underscores the importance for attitude, knowledge, and skills of culturally different individuals engaging interactions with one another.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Whilst the attestation of new elements for intercultural competence in Dalib, Harun and Yusof's (2017) research study, it focuses only on international students within the context of a Malaysian campus. Given that, most studies of intercultural competence (although researchers may not use similar label) in the Malaysian campuses tend to focus on international students (e.g., Ahmad, Ali, Salman & Mohamed Saleh, 2016;Ahmad, Salleh, Mohamad & Sannusi, 2017;Dalib, Harun & Yusof, 2017;Pandian, 2008;Pawanteh, 2015;Rokis, Mat Zain, Yusuf, 2017;Wahab, 2017), we however feel there is much need to probe into the local students' experiences with the international students. Studying the local students has allowed us to respond to the latest Malaysian Education Blue Print (Higher Education) 2015-2025 which aims to produce more holistic (local) graduates with the necessary robust communication skills to prepare them for a global environment.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Exploring Intercultural Competence Among Students in Malaysian Campuses

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Harun²,

Yusof³

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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 the Western scholars. Accordingly, many calls have been made to reconsider the predominantly defined concept in different cultural contexts, particularly in the Southeast Asia region such as Malaysia. Therefore, this study aims to explore how the local undergraduate students of various ethnicities reflect on their everyday experience within the context of Malaysian campuses. In this study, the pyramid model of intercultural competence developed by Deardorff in 2006 is used to examine the students' experiences with their foreign friends and their sensemaking of intercultural competence. Data were collected from in-depth interviews with selected undergraduate students from three universities in the Northern part of Peninsular Malaysia. The research identified two important themes: establishing connection and developing communicative skills. The findings contribute into reconsideration of Deardorff's model. While the model emphasizes more on psychological factors, the findings indicate that language proficiency is viewed as an important factor in the process of interaction between local students and their foreign counterparts. The implication of this study highlights the idea that students' ability to develop language and communication skills will allow them to be more intercultural competent. This study adds Malaysian perspective to the current understanding of intercultural competence.

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Section: Conceptualizing Intercultural Competencementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Conceptualizing Intercultural Competencementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Conceptualizing Intercultural Competencementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Conceptualizing Intercultural Competencementioning

confidence: 99%

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Exploring Intercultural Competence Among Students in Malaysian Campuses

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Yusof³

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“…This finding points to an interesting insight. While other research highlights unidirectional on the need for competency that centres on foreigner's adaptation (e.g, Dalib, Harun & Yusof, 2017;Mohamad Saleh & Husin, 2017;Zuria et al, 2010), the participants in our study seems to be adaptive to the non-Malaysians. Perhaps, such adaptability comes from diversity experience in Malaysia as Chen and Kho (2017) wrote:…”

Section: Identity and Intercultural Competence: Probing Student Expermentioning

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Identity and Intercultural Competence: Probing Student Experiences in Malaysian Campuses

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2017

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This study offers a Malaysian perspective on identity and intercultural competence. We examine how ethnically diverse students in Malaysian campuses make sense of their identities and intercultural competence. Using communication theory of identity as the underlying theoretical framework, we explore their discourse on identity and intercultural competence based on their experiences with cultural others. We collect data from in-depth interviews with selected participants. The study reveals two themes: the affiliation nature of identity and the dynamic nature of identity. The analysis contributes to enriching current understanding of intercultural competence that takes into account identity and intercultural experiences in Malaysia.

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