International Refereed Conference Paper Presentations
1. An Analysis of Communication Strategies between Intra- and Inter-Cultural Decision-making Meetings. Paper presented at the 3rd Global Advanced Business Communication Convention, Johor, Malaysia, June 8 ~ 10, 2011
2. Development of presentation skills for Asian students through a guide book and integrated videos. Paper presented at the 3rd Global Advanced Business Communication Convention, Johor, Malaysia, June 8 ~ 10, 2011
3. Turn-taking Behavior and Topic Management Strategies of Chinese and Japanese Business Professionals: A Comparison of Intercultural Group Communication. Paper presented at the 75th Association of Business Communication Convention, Chicago, USA, October 25 – November 1, 2010, Chicago, Ill, USA. (with H. Tanaka)
4. An Analysis of Language and Cultural Link-pins. Paper presented at the 75th Association of Business Communication Convention, Chicago, USA, October 25- November 1, 2010, Chicago, Ill, USA. (with R. Babcock)
5. From Humor to Gizmos: Teaching Tips to Energize your Classes. Panel Discussion at the 75th Association of Business Communication Convention, Chicago, USA, October 25- November 1, 2010, Chicago, Ill, USA. (with six other Meada Gibbs Teacher Award Recipients)
6. An Integration of Classroom-based Learning and Internships in a Professional Communication Program. Paper presented at the 7th International “Language for Specific Purposes’ Seminar, May 4-5, 2010, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
7. Du-Babcock, B., Tanaka, H. Turn-taking Behaviour and Topic Management Strategies of Chinese and Japanese Business Professionals: A Comparative Analysis of Inter-cultural Group Communication. Paper accepted for presentation at the 9th ABC Asia Pacific Conference of the Association for Business Communication, April 1 – April 2, 2010, Tokyo, Japan.
8. Du-Babcock, B. An Integrated Program of Classroom-based Learning and Internship. Paper accepted for presentation at the 9th ABC Asia Pacific Conference of the Association for Business Communication, April 1 – April 2, 2010, Tokyo, Japan.
9. Du-Babcock, B., Hayashida, H., Kameda, N., Varner I., & Wysor, M. Teaching and Research Overseas: Various Perspectives. Panel discussion at the74th Association for Business Communication Annual Convention, 4-7 November 2009, Portsmouth, VA, USA.
10. Du-Babcock, B., Poncini, G., Hayashida, H., & Usluata, A. ABC Conferences in Asia and Europe: Historical Highlights and Future Development. Paper presented at the 73rd Annual Convention of the Association for Business Communication, October 30 – November 1, 2008, Tahoe, NV, USA.
11. Poncini, G., Du-Babcock, B., Hayashida, H., Charles, M. Nickerson, C., & Louhiala-Salminen, L. Exploring Ways to Develop Collaborative Research Initiatives. Paper presented at the 73rd Annual Convention of the Association for Business Communication, October 30 – November 1, 2008, Tahoe, NV, USA.
12. Dyrud, M., Munter, M., Barker, R., Varner, I., Bayless, M., Kienzler, D., Du-Babcock, B., McPherson, B., Roever C. Motivating Our Students: Outstanding Teachers Share Their Secrets. Paper presented at the 73rd Annual Convention of the Association for Business Communication, October 30 – November 1, 2008, Tahoe, NV, USA.
13. Du-Babcock, B., & Babcock, R. Developing Communication Strategies in Language-Based Communication Zones. Paper presented at the 72nd Annual Convention of the Association for Business Communication, October 10-12, 2007, Washington D.C., USA.
14. Walker, R., Nickerson, C., Charles, M., Conley, J., Du-Babcock, B., & Aritz, J. Business Discourse as an Emerging Discipline in the Field of Management Communication. Paper presented at the 73rd Annual Convention of the Association for Business Communication, October 30 – November 1, 2008, Tahoe, NV, USA.
15. Munter, M., Varner, I., Bayless, M., Kienzler, D., Du-Babcock, B., McPherson, B., Andrews, D., & Quible, Z. Motivating Our Students: Outstanding Teachers Share Their Secrets. Panel Discussion (moderator / Dyrud) at the 72nd Annual Convention of the Association for Business Communication, October 10-12, 2007, Washington D.C., USA.
16. Thomas, G.F., Thomas, K., & Du-Babcock, B. Conducting Research in Business Communication: Quantitative Research Methods. Workshop on Quantitative Research Methods at the 71st Annual Convention of the Association for Business Communication, October 25-28, 2006, San Antonio, Texas, USA.
17. Du-Babcock, B. Professional Communication: Globalizing the Local and Localizing the Global. Paper presented at the 71st Annual Convention of the Association for Business Communication, October 25-28, 2006, San Antonio, Texas, USA.
18. Link-pin Communication in International Business Communication. Paper presented at the 71st Annual Convention of the Association for Business Communication, October 25-28, 2006, San Antonio, Texas, USA
19. Dyrud, M., Munter, M., Varner, I., Randy, B., Bayless, M., Kienzler, D., Du-Babcock, B., McPherson, B., Andrews, D. Integrating Teamwork: Outstanding Teachers Share Their Views. Panel Workshop by Teaching Awards Recipients at the 71st Annual Convention of the Association for Business Communication, October 25-28, 2006, San Antonio, Texas, USA
20. Poncini, G., Charles, M., Du-Babcock, B., Hayashida, H., Roever, C. & Varner, I. Building International Contacts for Research and Teaching: ABC Conventions in Asia and Europe and a Clearing House Initiative. Panel Workshop by Teaching Awards Recipients at the 71st Annual Convention of the Association for Business Communication, October 25-28, 2006, San Antonio, Texas, USA
21. Language Translation in Organizational Communication Channels. Paper presented at the 8th European Association for Business Communication. Oslo, Norway. (with R. Babcock).
22. An Analysis of Communication Behavior and Communication Accommodation in Cross-cultural Decision-making meetings. Paper presented at the 8th European Association for Business Communication. Oslo, Norway.
23. Dyrud, Marilyn, Bayless, M., Munter, Mary, Varner, Iris, Barker, Randy & Du-Babcock, Bertha, ‘Strategies for Teaching Business Communication. Panel Workshop by Teaching Awards Recipients at the 70th Annual Convention of the Association for Business Communication, October 20-22, 2005, Irvine, California, USA.
24. Doreen Starke-Meyerring, Varner, Iris, & Du-Babcock, B. Toward a Global Partnership Network in Professional Communication. Paper presented at the 70th Annual Convention of the Association for Business Communication, October 20-22, 2005, Irvine, California, USA.
25. An Analysis of Language Use and Topic Management in Business Decision-Making Meetings. (July 2005). Paper presented at the International Association for Intercultural Communication Studies. Taipei, Taiwan.
26. Effect of Link-pin Channels in International Business Communication. (July 2005). Paper presented at the International Association for Intercultural Communication Studies. Taipei, Taiwan. (with R. Babcock).
27. An Investigation of Individual and Small-Group Behavior Decision-Making: A Cross-Cultural Approach. (May 2005). Paper presented at the 7th European Association for Business Communication, Copenhagen, Denmark
28. Issues in Teaching Through Translators. (May 2005). Paper presented at the 7th European Association for Business Communication. Copenhagen, Denmark. (with R. Babcock).
29. Discovering and Interpreting Implicit Cultural Meanings in Language-Based Communication Zones. (May 2005). Paper presented at the 7th European Association for Business Communication, Copenhagen, Denmark. (with M. Berry and R. Babcock).
30. Link-pin Channels (Indirect Communication) in Language-Based Communication Zones. (March 2005). Paper presented at the 5th ABC Asia-Pacific Conference. Tokyo, Japan. (with R. Babcock).
31. When East Meets West: An Analysis of Intercultural Videoconference Project. (March 2005). Paper presented at the 5th ABC Asia-Pacific Conference. Tokyo, Japan.
32. Effects of Professional Genre Competence in International Business and Organizational Communication. (October 2004). Paper presented at the 69th National Convention of the Association for Business Communication. Cambridge, Massachusetts. (with R. Babcock).
33. Intercultural Business Communication in Action: Analysis of an International Teleconference. (October 2004). Paper presented at the 69th National Convention of the Association for Business Communication. Cambridge, Massachusetts. (with R. Babcock and I. Varner).
34. Language- and Cultural-based Communication in Chinese Organization. (May 2004). Paper presented at the 6th European Association for Business Communication. Milan, Italy.
35. An Analysis of Video-conferencing Project: Intercultural Communication, Administration, and Student Reactions. (May 2004). Paper presented at the 6th European Association for Business Communication. Milan, Italy.
36. A Comparative Analysis of Individual Communication Processes in Small-group Behavior between Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Groups. (October 2003). Paper presented at the 68th National Convention of the Association for Business Communication. Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.
37. Fitting Genre Patterns into Language-based Communication Zones. (October 2003). Paper presented at the 68th National Convention of the Association for Business Communication. Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.
38. Using Information Technology for Conducting Intercultural Joint Research Project: Teaching and Research Perspectives. (July 2001). Paper presented at ENCoDe 2001, Halden, Norway.
39. A Model of Communication Zones in International Business Communication. (July 2001). Paper presented at ENCoDe 2001, Halden, Norway. (with R. Babcock).
40. Influence of Culture and Language Proficiency on Japanese-Chinese Business Communication. (August 2000). Paper presented at the 3rd Pan-Pacific ABC International Conference, Kyoto, Japan. (with R. Babcock).
41. First- and second-language communication behaviors of Chinese bilinguals: Exploring the similarities and differences. (July 1999). Paper presented at the 11th ENCoDe, Barcelona, Spain. (with R. Babcock).
42. A comparison of intercultural communication negotiation between high- and low-context interlocutors. (July 1999). Paper presented at the 11th ENCoDe, Barcelona, Spain. (with R. Babcock).
43. Integrating telecommunication technology in a Professional Communication Skills course. (November 1999). Action Learning Project conference. Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong. (with A. Taylor).
44. An analysis of using information technology for conducting intercultural joint research project: Teaching and research perspectives. (November 1999). Paper presented at the 64th Annual Convention of the Association for Business Communication. Los Angeles, CA, USA. (with R. Babcock).
45. The impact of second-language proficiency and cultural competency on international business communication channels. (November 1999). Paper presented at the 64th Annual Convention of the Association for Business Communication. Los Angeles, CA, USA. (with R. Babcock).
46. Teaching English to meet the needs of business education in Hong Kong. (August 1999). A plenary session organized by Dr. V. Bhatia and Chair Professor C. Candlin and presented at the 12th World Congress of Applied Linguistics (AILA’99). Tokyo, Japan.
47. An analysis of communication patterns and management systems in transitional Hong Kong manufacturing firms. (June 1999). Presented at the International Association of Conflict Management Conference, San Sebastian, Spain. (with R. Babcock).
48. Integrating telecommunication technology in Year-2 Professional Communication Skills Course. (March 1999). Action Learning Project (ALP) Mini Conference – English Language Teaching, Co-sponsored with the Department of English, City University of Hong Kong. (with A. Taylor)
49. Integrating telecommunication technology in Year-2 Professional Communication Skills Course. (May 1998). Invited Speech at the Teacher Training Seminar, Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong.
50. A model and examples of the expatriate-local staff intercultural business communication process. (November 1997). Presented at the 62nd Annual Convention of the Association for Business Communication, Washington D.C., USA.
51. A comparative analysis of the communication systems of Hong Kong manufacturing firms before and after moving production facilities to Mainland China. (November 1997). Presented at the 62nd Annual Convention of the Association for Business Communication, Washington D.C., USA. (with R. Babcock).
52. An analysis of code-switching or mixing in Cantonese business meetings. (August 1997). Presented at 11th LSP (Language for Specific Purposes) Symposium, Copenhagen, Denmark.
53. Patterns of intercultural business communication: The influence of language and culture. (August 1997). Presented at 11th LSP (Language for Specific Purposes) Symposium, Copenhagen, Denmark. (with R. Babcock).
54. Looking Glass experience: A comparison between US and Hong Kong audience. (January 1997). Paper accepted for presentation at the Fourth International Organizational Behavior Teaching Conference, Hong Kong. (with R. Babcock).
55. The adaptation of Looking Glass to Hong Kong students. (November 1996). Action Learning Project Conference, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.
56. A comparison of discourse strategies in using first- and second- languages in a business simulation. (November 1995). Paper presented at the Second International Conference on Communication and Culture in the Workplace, Sydney, Australia.
57. A new look at debriefing business simulation: A communication perspective. (November 1995). Paper presented at the Second International Conference on Communication and Culture in the Workplace, Sydney, Australia. (with T. Boswood).
58. Management and communication through “play”. (May 1995). 1994-95 English Department Lecture Series. Department of English, City University of Hong Kong. (with T. Boswood).
59. Teaching communication through business simulation. (February 1995). Invited speech by the Department of English, Hong Kong Polytechnic University. (with Mr. T. Boswood).
60. Use of two codes in professional business communication. (March 1995). Paper presented at the 29th Annual TESOL Convention, Long Beach, CA.
61. A comparison of managing group dynamics in small-group business decision making meetings. (November 1994). Paper presented at the 59th Annual Convention of the Association for Business Communication, San Diego, CA.
62. Perspectives on teaching cross-cultural communication to Asian students. (June 1994). Paper presented at the 21st Organizational Behavior Teaching Conference, Windsor, Canada.
63. Chinese and English business written communication: A Comparison of message content and communication style. (March 1994). Paper presented at the Second International Conference on English for Professional Communication, Hong Kong.
2. Development of presentation skills for Asian students through a guide book and integrated videos. Paper presented at the 3rd Global Advanced Business Communication Convention, Johor, Malaysia, June 8 ~ 10, 2011
3. Turn-taking Behavior and Topic Management Strategies of Chinese and Japanese Business Professionals: A Comparison of Intercultural Group Communication. Paper presented at the 75th Association of Business Communication Convention, Chicago, USA, October 25 – November 1, 2010, Chicago, Ill, USA. (with H. Tanaka)
4. An Analysis of Language and Cultural Link-pins. Paper presented at the 75th Association of Business Communication Convention, Chicago, USA, October 25- November 1, 2010, Chicago, Ill, USA. (with R. Babcock)
5. From Humor to Gizmos: Teaching Tips to Energize your Classes. Panel Discussion at the 75th Association of Business Communication Convention, Chicago, USA, October 25- November 1, 2010, Chicago, Ill, USA. (with six other Meada Gibbs Teacher Award Recipients)
6. An Integration of Classroom-based Learning and Internships in a Professional Communication Program. Paper presented at the 7th International “Language for Specific Purposes’ Seminar, May 4-5, 2010, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
7. Du-Babcock, B., Tanaka, H. Turn-taking Behaviour and Topic Management Strategies of Chinese and Japanese Business Professionals: A Comparative Analysis of Inter-cultural Group Communication. Paper accepted for presentation at the 9th ABC Asia Pacific Conference of the Association for Business Communication, April 1 – April 2, 2010, Tokyo, Japan.
8. Du-Babcock, B. An Integrated Program of Classroom-based Learning and Internship. Paper accepted for presentation at the 9th ABC Asia Pacific Conference of the Association for Business Communication, April 1 – April 2, 2010, Tokyo, Japan.
9. Du-Babcock, B., Hayashida, H., Kameda, N., Varner I., & Wysor, M. Teaching and Research Overseas: Various Perspectives. Panel discussion at the74th Association for Business Communication Annual Convention, 4-7 November 2009, Portsmouth, VA, USA.
10. Du-Babcock, B., Poncini, G., Hayashida, H., & Usluata, A. ABC Conferences in Asia and Europe: Historical Highlights and Future Development. Paper presented at the 73rd Annual Convention of the Association for Business Communication, October 30 – November 1, 2008, Tahoe, NV, USA.
11. Poncini, G., Du-Babcock, B., Hayashida, H., Charles, M. Nickerson, C., & Louhiala-Salminen, L. Exploring Ways to Develop Collaborative Research Initiatives. Paper presented at the 73rd Annual Convention of the Association for Business Communication, October 30 – November 1, 2008, Tahoe, NV, USA.
12. Dyrud, M., Munter, M., Barker, R., Varner, I., Bayless, M., Kienzler, D., Du-Babcock, B., McPherson, B., Roever C. Motivating Our Students: Outstanding Teachers Share Their Secrets. Paper presented at the 73rd Annual Convention of the Association for Business Communication, October 30 – November 1, 2008, Tahoe, NV, USA.
13. Du-Babcock, B., & Babcock, R. Developing Communication Strategies in Language-Based Communication Zones. Paper presented at the 72nd Annual Convention of the Association for Business Communication, October 10-12, 2007, Washington D.C., USA.
14. Walker, R., Nickerson, C., Charles, M., Conley, J., Du-Babcock, B., & Aritz, J. Business Discourse as an Emerging Discipline in the Field of Management Communication. Paper presented at the 73rd Annual Convention of the Association for Business Communication, October 30 – November 1, 2008, Tahoe, NV, USA.
15. Munter, M., Varner, I., Bayless, M., Kienzler, D., Du-Babcock, B., McPherson, B., Andrews, D., & Quible, Z. Motivating Our Students: Outstanding Teachers Share Their Secrets. Panel Discussion (moderator / Dyrud) at the 72nd Annual Convention of the Association for Business Communication, October 10-12, 2007, Washington D.C., USA.
16. Thomas, G.F., Thomas, K., & Du-Babcock, B. Conducting Research in Business Communication: Quantitative Research Methods. Workshop on Quantitative Research Methods at the 71st Annual Convention of the Association for Business Communication, October 25-28, 2006, San Antonio, Texas, USA.
17. Du-Babcock, B. Professional Communication: Globalizing the Local and Localizing the Global. Paper presented at the 71st Annual Convention of the Association for Business Communication, October 25-28, 2006, San Antonio, Texas, USA.
18. Link-pin Communication in International Business Communication. Paper presented at the 71st Annual Convention of the Association for Business Communication, October 25-28, 2006, San Antonio, Texas, USA
19. Dyrud, M., Munter, M., Varner, I., Randy, B., Bayless, M., Kienzler, D., Du-Babcock, B., McPherson, B., Andrews, D. Integrating Teamwork: Outstanding Teachers Share Their Views. Panel Workshop by Teaching Awards Recipients at the 71st Annual Convention of the Association for Business Communication, October 25-28, 2006, San Antonio, Texas, USA
20. Poncini, G., Charles, M., Du-Babcock, B., Hayashida, H., Roever, C. & Varner, I. Building International Contacts for Research and Teaching: ABC Conventions in Asia and Europe and a Clearing House Initiative. Panel Workshop by Teaching Awards Recipients at the 71st Annual Convention of the Association for Business Communication, October 25-28, 2006, San Antonio, Texas, USA
21. Language Translation in Organizational Communication Channels. Paper presented at the 8th European Association for Business Communication. Oslo, Norway. (with R. Babcock).
22. An Analysis of Communication Behavior and Communication Accommodation in Cross-cultural Decision-making meetings. Paper presented at the 8th European Association for Business Communication. Oslo, Norway.
23. Dyrud, Marilyn, Bayless, M., Munter, Mary, Varner, Iris, Barker, Randy & Du-Babcock, Bertha, ‘Strategies for Teaching Business Communication. Panel Workshop by Teaching Awards Recipients at the 70th Annual Convention of the Association for Business Communication, October 20-22, 2005, Irvine, California, USA.
24. Doreen Starke-Meyerring, Varner, Iris, & Du-Babcock, B. Toward a Global Partnership Network in Professional Communication. Paper presented at the 70th Annual Convention of the Association for Business Communication, October 20-22, 2005, Irvine, California, USA.
25. An Analysis of Language Use and Topic Management in Business Decision-Making Meetings. (July 2005). Paper presented at the International Association for Intercultural Communication Studies. Taipei, Taiwan.
26. Effect of Link-pin Channels in International Business Communication. (July 2005). Paper presented at the International Association for Intercultural Communication Studies. Taipei, Taiwan. (with R. Babcock).
27. An Investigation of Individual and Small-Group Behavior Decision-Making: A Cross-Cultural Approach. (May 2005). Paper presented at the 7th European Association for Business Communication, Copenhagen, Denmark
28. Issues in Teaching Through Translators. (May 2005). Paper presented at the 7th European Association for Business Communication. Copenhagen, Denmark. (with R. Babcock).
29. Discovering and Interpreting Implicit Cultural Meanings in Language-Based Communication Zones. (May 2005). Paper presented at the 7th European Association for Business Communication, Copenhagen, Denmark. (with M. Berry and R. Babcock).
30. Link-pin Channels (Indirect Communication) in Language-Based Communication Zones. (March 2005). Paper presented at the 5th ABC Asia-Pacific Conference. Tokyo, Japan. (with R. Babcock).
31. When East Meets West: An Analysis of Intercultural Videoconference Project. (March 2005). Paper presented at the 5th ABC Asia-Pacific Conference. Tokyo, Japan.
32. Effects of Professional Genre Competence in International Business and Organizational Communication. (October 2004). Paper presented at the 69th National Convention of the Association for Business Communication. Cambridge, Massachusetts. (with R. Babcock).
33. Intercultural Business Communication in Action: Analysis of an International Teleconference. (October 2004). Paper presented at the 69th National Convention of the Association for Business Communication. Cambridge, Massachusetts. (with R. Babcock and I. Varner).
34. Language- and Cultural-based Communication in Chinese Organization. (May 2004). Paper presented at the 6th European Association for Business Communication. Milan, Italy.
35. An Analysis of Video-conferencing Project: Intercultural Communication, Administration, and Student Reactions. (May 2004). Paper presented at the 6th European Association for Business Communication. Milan, Italy.
36. A Comparative Analysis of Individual Communication Processes in Small-group Behavior between Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Groups. (October 2003). Paper presented at the 68th National Convention of the Association for Business Communication. Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.
37. Fitting Genre Patterns into Language-based Communication Zones. (October 2003). Paper presented at the 68th National Convention of the Association for Business Communication. Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.
38. Using Information Technology for Conducting Intercultural Joint Research Project: Teaching and Research Perspectives. (July 2001). Paper presented at ENCoDe 2001, Halden, Norway.
39. A Model of Communication Zones in International Business Communication. (July 2001). Paper presented at ENCoDe 2001, Halden, Norway. (with R. Babcock).
40. Influence of Culture and Language Proficiency on Japanese-Chinese Business Communication. (August 2000). Paper presented at the 3rd Pan-Pacific ABC International Conference, Kyoto, Japan. (with R. Babcock).
41. First- and second-language communication behaviors of Chinese bilinguals: Exploring the similarities and differences. (July 1999). Paper presented at the 11th ENCoDe, Barcelona, Spain. (with R. Babcock).
42. A comparison of intercultural communication negotiation between high- and low-context interlocutors. (July 1999). Paper presented at the 11th ENCoDe, Barcelona, Spain. (with R. Babcock).
43. Integrating telecommunication technology in a Professional Communication Skills course. (November 1999). Action Learning Project conference. Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong. (with A. Taylor).
44. An analysis of using information technology for conducting intercultural joint research project: Teaching and research perspectives. (November 1999). Paper presented at the 64th Annual Convention of the Association for Business Communication. Los Angeles, CA, USA. (with R. Babcock).
45. The impact of second-language proficiency and cultural competency on international business communication channels. (November 1999). Paper presented at the 64th Annual Convention of the Association for Business Communication. Los Angeles, CA, USA. (with R. Babcock).
46. Teaching English to meet the needs of business education in Hong Kong. (August 1999). A plenary session organized by Dr. V. Bhatia and Chair Professor C. Candlin and presented at the 12th World Congress of Applied Linguistics (AILA’99). Tokyo, Japan.
47. An analysis of communication patterns and management systems in transitional Hong Kong manufacturing firms. (June 1999). Presented at the International Association of Conflict Management Conference, San Sebastian, Spain. (with R. Babcock).
48. Integrating telecommunication technology in Year-2 Professional Communication Skills Course. (March 1999). Action Learning Project (ALP) Mini Conference – English Language Teaching, Co-sponsored with the Department of English, City University of Hong Kong. (with A. Taylor)
49. Integrating telecommunication technology in Year-2 Professional Communication Skills Course. (May 1998). Invited Speech at the Teacher Training Seminar, Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong.
50. A model and examples of the expatriate-local staff intercultural business communication process. (November 1997). Presented at the 62nd Annual Convention of the Association for Business Communication, Washington D.C., USA.
51. A comparative analysis of the communication systems of Hong Kong manufacturing firms before and after moving production facilities to Mainland China. (November 1997). Presented at the 62nd Annual Convention of the Association for Business Communication, Washington D.C., USA. (with R. Babcock).
52. An analysis of code-switching or mixing in Cantonese business meetings. (August 1997). Presented at 11th LSP (Language for Specific Purposes) Symposium, Copenhagen, Denmark.
53. Patterns of intercultural business communication: The influence of language and culture. (August 1997). Presented at 11th LSP (Language for Specific Purposes) Symposium, Copenhagen, Denmark. (with R. Babcock).
54. Looking Glass experience: A comparison between US and Hong Kong audience. (January 1997). Paper accepted for presentation at the Fourth International Organizational Behavior Teaching Conference, Hong Kong. (with R. Babcock).
55. The adaptation of Looking Glass to Hong Kong students. (November 1996). Action Learning Project Conference, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.
56. A comparison of discourse strategies in using first- and second- languages in a business simulation. (November 1995). Paper presented at the Second International Conference on Communication and Culture in the Workplace, Sydney, Australia.
57. A new look at debriefing business simulation: A communication perspective. (November 1995). Paper presented at the Second International Conference on Communication and Culture in the Workplace, Sydney, Australia. (with T. Boswood).
58. Management and communication through “play”. (May 1995). 1994-95 English Department Lecture Series. Department of English, City University of Hong Kong. (with T. Boswood).
59. Teaching communication through business simulation. (February 1995). Invited speech by the Department of English, Hong Kong Polytechnic University. (with Mr. T. Boswood).
60. Use of two codes in professional business communication. (March 1995). Paper presented at the 29th Annual TESOL Convention, Long Beach, CA.
61. A comparison of managing group dynamics in small-group business decision making meetings. (November 1994). Paper presented at the 59th Annual Convention of the Association for Business Communication, San Diego, CA.
62. Perspectives on teaching cross-cultural communication to Asian students. (June 1994). Paper presented at the 21st Organizational Behavior Teaching Conference, Windsor, Canada.
63. Chinese and English business written communication: A Comparison of message content and communication style. (March 1994). Paper presented at the Second International Conference on English for Professional Communication, Hong Kong.