Intercultural Rhetoric in the Technical Communication Curriculum: A Review of the Literature

Abstract

Although many scholars in technical, professional, and business communication have argued for the inclusion of intercultural rhetoric and communication in technical communication curricula, several key tensions have emerged from this effort.  These tensions center upon the competencies most necessary for graduates of our programs, as well as approaches for understanding and teaching intercultural communication.  This literature review presents a discussion and critique of literature in the field based on articles collected from several major journals as well as book sections in the areas of technical, professional, and business communication; it also offers recommendations for further research and development in this area.