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Introducing intercultural communication : global cultures and contexts / Shuang Liu, Zala Volcic, Cindy Gallois.

By: Liu, Shuang.
Contributor(s): Volcic, Zala | Gallois, Cindy.
Publisher: Thousand Oaks, California, USA : SAGE Publications, ©2019Edition: 3rd edition.Description: xxiv, 382 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781526431707 (pbk); 9781526431691 (hbk).Subject(s): Intercultural communicationDDC classification: 303.482 L74 2019
Contents:
Chapter 1 Challenges of Living in a Global CommunityChapter 2 Culture and PeopleChapter 3 Communication and CultureChapter 4 Perception and CategorizationChapter 5 Value Orientations and BehaviourChapter 6 Identities and SubgroupsChapter 7 Verbal Communication and CultureChapter 8 Nonverbal Communication and CultureChapter 9 Immigration and AcculturationChapter 10 Intercultural and Intergroup RelationsChapter 11 Intercultural and International ConflictsChapter 12 Mass Media and Cultural ChangeChapter 13 Effective Intercultural Communication in a Global Society
Summary: Many textbooks on intercultural communication are not written with an intercultural readership in mind. This team of authors has, on the other hand, put together an introduction to communicating across cultures that draws on examples and case studies from across the world, using no single culture as its frame of reference. Taking a truly global perspective, this textbook presents concepts, theories and applications from the field of intercultural communication in a lively and easy-to-follow style. Covering all the essential topics, from immigration to intercultural conflict to the impact of mass media and technology, this cutting edge new edition features: A student-friendly structure with enhanced signposting to guide students through the book. Expanded coverage of ethics, digital communication and social media. A brand new set of international case studies to tie theory to real-world practices, including the European refugee crisis, Chinese food culture and Barbie dolls and beauty. A suite of student-friendly learning features, including `Do it!' activity boxes, chapter summaries and applications of key theories in `Theory Corner'. Links to further reading and SAGE Video to help understanding. A host of online resources to reinforce students' learning, including multiple choice quizzes, discussion questions and exercises. Introducing Intercultural Communication is the ideal guide to becoming a critical consumer of information and an effective global citizen. It should be required reading for students in media and communications, business and management, linguistics and beyond Summary: Taking a truly global perspective, this textbook presents concepts, theories and applications from the field of intercultural communication in a lively and easy-to-follow style. The third edition features new international case studies to tie theory to real-world practices, including the European refugee crisis, Chinese food culture and Barbie dolls and beauty.
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Previous edition: 2015
Includes Internet access

Includes bibliographical references and index

Chapter 1 Challenges of Living in a Global CommunityChapter 2 Culture and PeopleChapter 3 Communication and CultureChapter 4 Perception and CategorizationChapter 5 Value Orientations and BehaviourChapter 6 Identities and SubgroupsChapter 7 Verbal Communication and CultureChapter 8 Nonverbal Communication and CultureChapter 9 Immigration and AcculturationChapter 10 Intercultural and Intergroup RelationsChapter 11 Intercultural and International ConflictsChapter 12 Mass Media and Cultural ChangeChapter 13 Effective Intercultural Communication in a Global Society

Many textbooks on intercultural communication are not written with an intercultural readership in mind. This team of authors has, on the other hand, put together an introduction to communicating across cultures that draws on examples and case studies from across the world, using no single culture as its frame of reference. Taking a truly global perspective, this textbook presents concepts, theories and applications from the field of intercultural communication in a lively and easy-to-follow style. Covering all the essential topics, from immigration to intercultural conflict to the impact of mass media and technology, this cutting edge new edition features: A student-friendly structure with enhanced signposting to guide students through the book. Expanded coverage of ethics, digital communication and social media. A brand new set of international case studies to tie theory to real-world practices, including the European refugee crisis, Chinese food culture and Barbie dolls and beauty. A suite of student-friendly learning features, including `Do it!' activity boxes, chapter summaries and applications of key theories in `Theory Corner'. Links to further reading and SAGE Video to help understanding. A host of online resources to reinforce students' learning, including multiple choice quizzes, discussion questions and exercises. Introducing Intercultural Communication is the ideal guide to becoming a critical consumer of information and an effective global citizen. It should be required reading for students in media and communications, business and management, linguistics and beyond

Taking a truly global perspective, this textbook presents concepts, theories and applications from the field of intercultural communication in a lively and easy-to-follow style. The third edition features new international case studies to tie theory to real-world practices, including the European refugee crisis, Chinese food culture and Barbie dolls and beauty.

College of Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Arts in Communication

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