Crossing Cultures: Path from Misunderstanding to Mastery


Title

Crossing Cultures: Path from Misunderstanding to Mastery

Creator

Peltonen, Lucas John

Advisor

Hu, Guangwei

Faculty

Faculty of Humanities

Department

Department of English and Communication

Description

Lucas' research journey began with the "Chicken Incident," highlighting cultural miscommunication when a UK manager reacted to a traditional Cantonese chicken dish. This inspired him to explore transcultural communication, leading to his PhD project. He developed a framework with 20 competencies for business professionals and tested it through teaching interventions. Despite challenges like invalid assessments and participant recruitment, support from his supervisor and peers was crucial. Lucas gained skills in data analysis, academic writing, and leadership. His research aims to bridge cultural gaps in business, enhancing communication and efficiency, with plans to continue his work post-thesis.

Learning outcome/goal

Adaptability and Flexibility
Research and Investigation
Networking and Collaboration
Communication and Presentation Skills

Date

2025-05

Programme

PhD

Degree Level

Postgraduate

Keywords

Cross-Cultural Communication; Curriculum Development; Assessment and Evaluation; Research and Methodology

Subject

Intercultural communication
Communication and culture

Rights

All rights reserved

Language

English

Type

Feature Story

Access Rights

open access