| Title: |
Overcoming Emotional and Communication Barriers with Performing Arts Strategies: The Case of Puerto Rican Business Students |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Anamari Irizarry Quintero |
| Source: |
Business and Professional Communication Quarterly. 2025 88(1):152-163. |
| Availability: |
SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
12 |
| Publication Date: |
2025 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: |
Higher Education; Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: |
Theater Arts; Interdisciplinary Approach; Business Communication; Courses; Business Education; Barriers; Communication Skills; Soft Skills; English (Second Language); Second Language Learning; Puerto Ricans; Intercultural Communication; Emotional Problems; Self Esteem; Skill Development; International Trade |
| Geographic Terms: |
Puerto Rico |
| DOI: |
10.1177/23294906241227728 |
| ISSN: |
2329-4922; 2329-4906 |
| 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. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2025 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1465372 |
| Database: |
ERIC |