International Academic Partnership in Higher Education: The Foundations of Cross-Cultural Communication as Illustrated through Life Writing

Author : Professor William Charles Frick, Olga Tsaryk

Abstract :International academic partnerships have become integral to the advancement of higher education in the globalized world. However, effective cross-cultural communication within these partnerships presents both challenges and opportunities. This paper critically examines the dynamics of cross cultural communication in international academic collaborations, drawing insights from higher education, communication studies, international relations, sociology, psychology, and technology. Through empirical accounts of the authors’ own life writing and real-world examples, the joint representation explores the challenges faced, opportunities afforded, and ongoing strategies for fostering effective communication in diverse global contexts.

Keywords :cross-cultural communication, international academic partnerships, higher education, educational theory, life writing, intertextuality

Conference Name :International Conference on Distance Learning and Education Systems (ICDLES-24)

Conference Place Athens, Greece

Conference Date 3rd Dec 2024