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Wednesday, August 21, 2002

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Teaching "Globalization and Intercultural Communication: A Virtual Exchange Project

Jillana Enteen, Northwestern University; Radhika Gajjala, Bowling Green State University

In Fall 1999, two classes from two different geographical locations, the Honors College of University of Central Florida and the Communications Department at Bowling Green State University, came together via the Internet to collaborate. These courses, Jillana Enteen's "Globalization/Intercultural Communication" and Radhika Gajjala's "Intercultural Communication/Globalization" required a series of student interactions that took place using electronic media, culminating in a Virtual Exchange Project. In what follows, the two instructors describe the project and share some observations regarding the experience. It is our belief that this kind of virtual exchange can be carried on with regard to other subject matter as well. In fact, as Jillana Enteen points out in her comments regarding the project, she is continuing such efforts with other collaborators....

 



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