Affiliation:
1. University of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico
Abstract
This article discusses interdisciplinary approaches to help students overcome communication barriers by integrating performing arts in Business Communication courses. Companies emphasize a workforce with solid soft skills to succeed. International Business employs English; thus, practical communication skills in English provide access to jobs in international scenarios. However, in Puerto Rico, second-language speakers of English feel intimidated when speaking it. The emotional barriers students endure while developing intercultural and communication skills in English is a topic worth researching. Performing arts provide strategies to raise body awareness and increase self-confidence. These elements will lead to a confident and effective communicator.
Subject
Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous),Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous),Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous),Business and International Management