Journal of Business and Technical Communication Oct 2005

Meeting the Challenges of Globalization: A Framework for Global Literacies in Professional Communication Programs

Doreen Starke-Meyerring

Abstract

Drawing on globalization literature, this article analyzes key themes in globalization discourse, discusses their implications for professional communication programs, and links the themes specifically to the literacies professional communicators need to develop in the context of globalization. The article proposes a framework for professional communication literacies in this context to facilitate dialogue about the implications of globalization for literacies in professional communication programs and help teachers and program developers design and revise courses and programs that foster global literacies. It concludes by suggesting specific examples for applying this framework to the development or revision of teaching materials, courses, and programs.

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Journal of Business and Technical Communication
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2005-10-01
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10.1177/1050651905278033
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