Chapter OneCommunication and Culture
ⅠBasics of Communication
Communication: broad types and essential elements
Communication: definition and components
Communication: characteristics
ⅡUnderstanding Culture
Culture: too familiar to be noticed
Culture: definition
Culture: elements
Culture: characteristics
ⅢCommunication and Culture
Communication: culture bound
Communication: high-context and low-context
Chapter TwoIntercultural Communication
ⅠIntercultural Communication
Intercultural communication: definition and levels
Intercultural communication: importance and difficulties
ⅡOverview Chapter ThreeThe Hidden Core of Culture
ⅠUnderstanding the Core of Culture
ⅡRecognizing Key Elements in the Core of Culture
The Axial Age and the different cultural spirits
Worldviews
Holistic vs. dualistic worldviews
Values: definition
Values: types
Values: characteristics
ⅢInstruments Comparing Cultural Values
Kluchhohn’s value orientations
Hofstede’s value dimensions
ⅣStudy of Specific Cultural Values
Chapter FourVerbal Communication
ⅠUnderstanding Language
ⅡLanguage and Culture Language and thought Culture and word meanings
ⅢStyles of Discourse
ⅣDiscourse Patterns and Thought Patterns
Chapter FiveNonverbal Communication
ⅠUnderstanding Nonverbal Communication
Definition
Importance
Functions
ⅡNonverbal Communication and Culture
ⅢElements of Nonverbal Communication Body language Paralanguage Environmental language
Chapter SixInterpersonal Relationships
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Chapter SevenSocial Interaction Customs
Chapter EightImproving Intercultural Competence
Appendix ⅠBook List for Students
Appendix ⅡRelevant Websites
References
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