Preface
PART Ⅰ Foundation
1 Introduction to Intercultural Communication
Why Study Intercultural Communication?
Technological Development
Globalization of the Economy
Widespread Population Migrations
Development of Multiculturalism
A Short History of Intercultural Communication
The Chronological Development of Intercultural Communication Study
The Content of Intercultural Communication Study
Outline of the Textbook
Recap
Rethink
Questions for Discussion
2 Communication and Culture
The Communication Process
Communication Defined
Characteristics of Communication
A Model of Communication
The Nature of Culture
Culture Defined
Functions of Culture
Characteristics of Culture
Intercultural Communication
Forms of Intercultural Communication
Recap
Rethink
Questions for Discussion
3 Cultural Perception and Values
PART Ⅱ Context
4 Language and Culture
5 Nonverbal Communication and Culture
PART Ⅲ Interaction
6 Intercultural Relationship Development
7 Intercultural Conflict Management
8 Intercultural Adaptation
9 Listening between Co-Cultures
PART Ⅳ Application
10 Cultural Diversty and Multiculturalism
11 Intercultural Communication Competence
12 Intercural Training
PART Ⅴ Ethical Issues and the TFuture
13 TEthics and the TFuture of Intercultural Communication
References
Index