Strategies to overcome communication apprehension during academic presentations: a case of international students in Malaysian universities
Communication apprehension is defined as “an individual's level of fear or anxiety associated with either real or anticipated communication with another person or persons” (McCroskey 1984: 279). While many prior studies have investigated oral communication apprehension among undergraduate stude...
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Immigrant Institutet
2021
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/95608/ http://immi.se/intercultural/21-2-56/Amiri-Strategies-56-3.html |
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| Summary: | Communication apprehension is defined as “an individual's level of fear or anxiety associated with either real or anticipated communication with another person or persons” (McCroskey 1984: 279). While many prior studies have investigated oral communication apprehension among undergraduate students, there has been little research exploring this phenomenon among doctoral students. This study applied qualitative methodology via observation and interviews. The research subjects were international doctoral students from several Malaysian universities. The experiences of the students in communicating with their examination panel during academic presentations (e.g., proposal and viva) are analyzed and the strategies and techniques employed to overcome communication apprehension are explored. |
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