Abstract

Abstract Technical communicators of the new millennium will need to develop certain skills to succeed in international online interactions (IOls), and computer classrooms with online access can help students to develop these skills through direct interaction with materials and individuals from other cultures. This article presents exercises instructors can use to help students develop these particular skills.

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Technical Communication Quarterly
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2002-07-01
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10.1207/s15427625tcq1103_4
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