International+Communication

= **International Communication** =

**What is international communication?**
According to[| McGraw-Hill], international communication, or intercultural communication, is the "communication between persons representing different nations."

Not only does it involve communication between different cultures, but it also plays a part in cultural studies, anthropology, linguistics, psychology, and communication studies.

A good website to visit is the [|International Communication Association], which aims to advance the scholarly study of human communication.

Led by [|Larry Gross], vice dean and School of Communication director and professor at the University of Southern California, Annenberg, the ICA provides several networking opportunities to students and career professionals.

[|Membership costs] depending on status levels: students, families, etc.

//Information provided by [|Gavilan College]// and the [|International Communication Association]

**How does this relate to technical communication?**
International technical communication requires skill in intercultural communication. All aspects of technical communication are in great demand worldwide. Technical communicators whose content travels across borders must be able to communicate effectively with their international audience.

**How can someone get started in international technical communication?**
Most developed countries have opportunities in technical communication**.** Most multinational corporations employ international technical communicators. Some live outside America and some do not. Some European companies employ technical communicators for their U.S. operations.

Multinationals that employ technical communicators include the following:
 * IBM
 * General Motors
 * GE
 * Alcoa
 * Siemens
 * Mercedes Benz
 * BMW
 * Volkswagen

If you are willing to relocate abroad, technical communicators are in high demand in India and China.

For more information about opportunities in India, go to the Society of Technical Communication India website:[| http://www.stc-india.org]. This site lists job openings, online courses, and useful tips for those wishing to work in India. For more information about working as a technical communicator in China, go to the EServer TC Library China website: [] This site is a very valuable resource that lists many articles, guides and analysis related to working as a technical communicator in China.