On Treating Intercultural Communication Anxiety of International Students in China

Abstract

With the policy of reform and opening-up as well as its economic development, China is recruiting more and more international students in many of its universities. Intercultural communication problems in Chinese campuses, however, have until now been seldom mentioned. This paper is an attempt to contribute something to this almost neglected issue in China. Mainly directed at international students coming to China, it has discussed the treatment of intercultural communication anxiety through introducing major aspects of the Chinese culture, cultural comparison and a case study. It is expected that this discussion would also be helpful for the Chinese teachers dealing with international students.