Crossing cultures: Analysing the experiences of NZ returnees from the EU (UK vs. non-UK)

While there is growing scholarly interest in returned and cyclical migration, and on young adult cultural or adventure seeking migration, there is still a lack of systematic empirical insights into how the experiences of being abroad, and after return, are mediated by exposure to different cultural environments. Addressing this conceptual and empirical gap, the paper analyses the experiences of New Zealand return migrants, or sojourners, who lived and worked in European countries (other than the UK) for more than one year and compares them with the experiences of NZ returnees from the UK. Drawing on 20 ‘non-UK’ and 22 ‘UK’ in-depth interviews, the paper revisits [Rhinesmith, 1975] and [Rhinesmith, 1986] typology of cross-cultural, or intercultural, adjustment (largely ignored in studies of return migration) to assess sojourners’ experiences throughout the migration cycle and serve as a useful tool for identifying and reporting psychological and socio-cultural elements in the returnees stories. The findings of sojourners’ possible identity shifts during intercultural transition are discussed with reference to the four-member paradigm of Cultural Identity Model (CIM) (Sussman, 2010) while addressing Sussman's (2002) argument that overseas adaptation and repatriation experiences are not directly associated. This paper demonstrates the need to understand first that the costs and benefits of circular migration or sojourning are country-specific, and that they do not ‘just happen’ at a particular moment or in one phase but are forged through a veritable rollercoaster of experiences of intercultural adjustment.     

Inter-organizational systems use and supply chain performance: Mediating role of supply chain management capabilities

Inter-organizational Systems (IOS) are network-enabled information systems that extend boundaries of an organization. There is a growing interest among researchers and practitioners to understand how the use of IOS enhances firm performance. In this study, we examine how IOS use impacts an organization’s supply chain management (SCM) capabilities and supply chain performance. Drawing on the resource-based view theory, we examine two mechanisms that are essential for enhanced supply chain performance: (a) efficient IOS external utilization regarding its networked partners and (b) the maximization of IOS organizational management capabilities in supply chain management. Using data from 193 respondents from various manufacturers and distributors of fast-moving consumer goods, we confirm all the hypotheses posited in the research model. The results demonstrate the dual effect of IOS use in improving operational supply chain performance, SCM capabilities, and the mediating role of SCM capabilities. We discuss contributions of the study to research and practice.     

SPOC 混合模式下的日语跨文化交际能力多元化培养研究

SPOC混合模式实现了传统教学模式和数字化学习的契合,有助于教学实效性的提高。日语教学作为我国高校外语教学的关键内容,旨在培养学生的跨文化交际能力,这也是当前我国高校日语教学改革的重点。传统的日语教学模式已难以满足时代的发展需求,且大多数高校的日语教学在跨文化交际能力培养方面存在明显不足。基于此,该文从SPOC混合模式入手,分析日语跨文化交际能力培养的重要性及存在的问题,并提出有针对性的培养策略,以期为同行提供参考借鉴。     

多模式教学法在软件类课程教学中的应用

高职软件类课程具有很强的实践性和团队开发的特点,结合软件类课程的特点和存在的问题,使用"多模式教学法"来提高学生的团队软件开发能力,包括规范度和熟练度,达到计算机软件类课程的培养目标,文中详细讲解了"多模式教学法"的理论基础以及各课程类型的特点。     

交际法与商务英语教学

交际法兴起于20世纪70年代的欧洲,它对中国外语教学产生了深远的影响。然而随着教学实践的积累,交际法的一些缺陷也逐渐显露出来。文章以商务英语视听说、商务英语写作和中西文化对比沟通三门课程为例,就交际法教学和交际法的缺陷提出了一些自己的看法。     

以交际性为价值取向的小学英语教学法研究

我国的小学英语教学目前处于一种自发状态,未形成有自己特色的教学方法,不利于学生学习英语。英语学习的最终目的是学生能实际使用英语进行交际,应着重发展语言运用的能力。小学英语教学应以交际性为价值取向,通过分析英语交际教学中知识学习与知识运用的脱节,小学英语教师能力不足的现状,对小学英语交际教学法提出具体实施策略。     

在学生大脑中建立英语“运河运输系统”之构想

国内英语教学改革有进步,但也存在一些问题。主要原因在于:当前的英语教学理念与教学方法与英语学习环境不完全接轨;高考英语试题倾向于选拔性,注重思维能力的考查,不利于引导学生学习英语基础知识;对英语学习的艰巨性、长期性及系统性认识不足。文章基于当前英语的学习环境、学习对象,综合翻译法与交际法教学的优势,以乔姆斯基的普遍语法为理论框架,提出通过教学帮助学生在大脑中建立英语"运河运输系统",为长期学习英语奠定扎实的基础。     

儿童诗教学:提升小学生写作能力的有效途径

通过有效的儿童诗教学,构建读写结合的桥梁,从而提升学生的写作能力。教材中的儿童诗大多充满童趣,可诵读儿童诗让学生展开丰富的联想与想象,潜移默化地培养学生的语感。再结合语文综合实践活动,营造书香校园和亲子阅读氛围,通过读儿童诗、画儿童诗、演儿童诗等活动,在听、诵、读、写的语文实践活动中,适度进行诗歌创作训练,从而找寻到提升学生写作能力的有效途径。     

跨文化语用模糊策略的言语功能

简要介绍语用模糊的概念以及会话策略的定义与分类。在中英语料的基础上主要从保留颜面、降低责任、广告宣传、转换角色、制造幽默这五个方面分析探讨了跨文化语用模糊策略的言语功能,以期增强对模糊策略言语功能的系统性认识,全面深入理解语用模糊策略围绕跨文化交际意图展开的本质和规律,从而更好地为跨文化交际服务。