A system of activities to develop intercultural communication through writing in English

Alfredo Pérez Amores; Norma Melitina Nodarse González; María Antonia Mons Obermayer

2013, Number 3

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A system of activities to develop intercultural communication through writing in English

Pérez AA, Nodarse GNM, Mons OMA

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ABSTRACT

Background: Cuba has become a paradigm of humanism in the world due to the carrying out of important missions by Medical Science graduates. Therefore, it is important to encourage the development of intercultural communication, given the diversity of cultures that come together in medical classrooms.
Objective: Methods: theoretical methods: The analytic-synthetic method and the inductive-deductive method were used to analyze and determine the characteristics of the object in this context. Empirical methods: a documentary analysis was conducted to determine the treatment of intercultural communication and the development of writing skills with the “Vision III” syllabus. A participating observation was made to verify the behavior of students in classes. A survey, in the form of interviews, was conducted with students and teachers in order to get their ideas on the topic. A pedagogical test was also used to assess their knowledge about the topic. The mathematical and/or statistical method was also used for percentage analysis in absolute and relative values.
Results: the syllabus, methodological guidelines and the textbook “Vision III” do not pay enough attention to intercultural communication. Their activities do not develop the writing skill in connection with these topics, and show gaps about other countries’ culture. However, students report being interested in this knowledge and teachers agree with students about it. As a result, it is proposed a system of activities to eliminate these difficulties.
Conclusions: the proposal was approved by expert judgment. It was considered to be relevant, viable, flexible and appropriate for implementation.

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