Research on the Cultivation Pathways of Intercultural Communication Competence in Cruise English Teaching
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.53469/wjimt.2025.08(09).15Keywords:
Cruise English, Intercultural Communication, Scenario-based Teaching, Process-oriented Evaluation, Cultural DatabaseAbstract
This study focuses on the practical pathways for developing intercultural communication competence in cruise English instruction. Through analyzing industry demands and current teaching practices, key issues were identified including cultural dimension deficiencies, insufficient scenario-based instruction, and outdated evaluation systems. A "three-dimensional integrated" development path was constructed: embedding cultural comparison modules in curriculum design, creating authentic cruise work-scenario communication tasks, and implementing process-oriented assessments incorporating cultural sensitivity indicators. Empirical testing using the "Multinational Guest Complaint Handling" module demonstrated a 37% improvement in cross-cultural conflict resolution abilities and a 42% increase in linguistic accuracy within service contexts. The study recommends establishing school-enterprise collaborative development mechanisms and constructing a digital platform containing cultural customs databases from 20 countries, providing replicable solutions for cruise English curriculum reform.
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