Part Ⅰ Basic Concepts Chapter 1 Culture 9 Chapter 2 Communication 21 Chapter 3 Intercultural Communication 34 Part Ⅱ Cultural Value Orientations Chapter 4 Klucldaohn and Strodtbecks Model 51 Chapter 5 Hofstedes Cultural Dimensions 64 Chapter 6 Halls Culture Context Model 80 Part Ⅲ Verbal Communication Chapter 7 Cultural Connotation in Language 91 Chapter 8 Norms of Social Interaction 107 Part Ⅳ Nonverbal Communication Chapter 9 Body Language 125 Chapter 10 Time 139 Chapter 11 Space 153 Part Ⅴ Barriers and Bridges Chapter 12 Ethnocentrism and Stereotypes 165 Chapter 13 Culture Shock and Adaptation 182 Chapter 14 Acculturation and Identity 198 Part Ⅵ Contexts of Intercultural Communication Chapter 15 Education Context 213 Chapter 16 Business Context 225 References Key for Reference