Communication Strategies Used by Students in the Exchange Program: Bridging Indonesian and Thailand
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: The communication strategies used by students in the exchange program between UHN I Gusti Bagus Sugriwa Denpasar and Mahamakut Buddhist University were explored. A questionnaire based on Dörnyei’s Taxonomy was used to identify different strategies, including interactional, compensatory, achievement, and avoidance strategies. The findings show that students actively participated in communication despite challenges such as language skills and cultural differences. Interactional strategies, like asking for clarification and confirming understanding, were commonly used. Compensatory strategies, such as language switching and gestures, also helped convey messages more effectively. The results emphasize the importance of recognizing these strategies to support language learning and intercultural communication. Keywords: communication strategies, student exchange, Indonesian students, Thai students, intercultural communication, Dörnyei’s Taxonomy.
Authors: Putu Santi Oktarina, Sakdipong Sopajorn
Institution: Mahamakut Buddhist University
Language: English
Subfield: Language and Linguistics
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4406078301