Behavioral Manifestations of Intercultural Competence in Computer-Mediated Intercultural Learning

Online learning has led to an increase in globally distributed students and an increase in intercultural interactions. Within this setting, intercultural communication competence (ICC) is an important factor because easy connection does not necessarily guarantee effective communication. This paper looks at lessons learned from an online intercultural exchange of Thai and U. S. students regarding, behavioral manifestations of ICC in online environments and the influence that culture has on these manifestations. Implications are provided for designing cultural learning exchanges, and helping students develop ICC through improved assessments of ICC in online learning environments.