Globalizing the Technical Communication Classroom
http://www.stc.org/intercom/PDFs/2003/20030708_49_54.pdf

Sharpe, Victoria
Intercom
2003

Abstract:

In today’s global economy, knowing how to communicate in an international environment is more important than ever. The United States leads the world in the number of foreign students attending its educational institutions. The student body is becoming increasingly diverse. Instructors can no longer assume that all students have had the same experiences. Often, in an attempt to treat all students equally, instructors overlook or misunderstand the needs of international students. But if the teachers acknowledge and welcome cultural diversity in the classroom, students can become more aware of the varied audiences they will encounter in their future careers.