Technical Communication Quarterly Jul 2010

Technical Communication Instruction in China: Localized Programs and Alternative Models

Huiling Ding Clemson University

Abstract

Abstract In this article, I argue that to understand technical communication instruction in non-Western countries, one has to pay close attention to the impacts of local cultural, educational, political, and economic contexts on technical communication practices. I identify two localized programs that share features of technical communication in China and review their programmatic positioning at national and local levels. I also suggest ways for U.S. technical communicators to start cross-cultural collaboration with local programs.

Journal
Technical Communication Quarterly
Published
2010-07-01
DOI
10.1080/10572252.2010.481528
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