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ABSTRACT This article is located in the context of the refugee emergency in Europe and responses to it. We draw data from a qualitative study exploring challenges and factors that… Click to show full abstract
ABSTRACT This article is located in the context of the refugee emergency in Europe and responses to it. We draw data from a qualitative study exploring challenges and factors that facilitated professional success in the experiences of five highly skilled refugees as they seek gainful employment in the UK. Findings emphasise the importance of motivation and resilience, and of (re)building social networks in professional (re)integration. Relatedly, the paper also examines how the concept of ‘intercultural communicative competence’ might guide ethical responses to the needs of these groups.
Journal Title: Language and Intercultural Communication
Year Published: 2020
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