Using Emojis to Teach Intercultural Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
1:25 PM – 2:15 PM EDT
Location: Regency G
Presentation Description: According to the AAC&U Intercultural Knowledge and Competence VALUE Rubric, those growing in intercultural competence move from having a minimal understanding of differences to being able to articulate a complex understanding of intercultural communication. The pervasiveness of emojis/emoticons in contemporary communication offer ample opportunities for playing interactively with emojis that reflect culture and that can be misunderstood because of cultural differences. Participants will leave with several emoji-centered activities they can do with their own audiences.
Learning Objectives:
After the presentation, attendees will be able to articulate how emojis can be misunderstood because of cultural considerations.
After the presentation, attendees will be able to facilitate intercultural communication activities which were demonstrated during the presentation at their own institutions.
After the presentation, attendees will be able to instruct others in the culturally competent use of emojis.
