Intercultural Communication A Text with Readings

by Cooper, Pamela J.; Calloway-Thomas, Carolyn; Simonds, Cheri J.

• ISBN13: 9780205579464
• ISBN10: 0205579469
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-06-22
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

Intercultural Communication: A Text with Readingsprovides a narrative approach so that the reader can understand both the depth and breadth of intercultural communication.  The text/reader combination provides readers with the best of both worlds: the text material ; written by the authors ; presents the foundations of intercultural communication and the narratives and readings provide interesting examples to help clarify ideas and principles. 

Table of Contents

Foundations

Communication and Culture

Narrative: Culture's Core

Defining Communication

Defining Culture

Defining Intercultural Communication

Narrative Approach to Intercultural Communication

Coloring Books, Video recorders and Sandpaper: Three Cultural Metaphors

Cultural Patterns

Narrative: Balinese Patterns: Cremations and Villages

Cultural Patterns

Approaches to Studying Cultural Patterns

Cultural Assumptions and Values

Processes

Perception

Narrative: We and They

Perception Process

Culture and Perception

The Psychological Process: Perception and Reasoning

Communication in Personal Relationships in Iran: A Comparative Analysis

Cultural Identity

Narrative: Spinning Wheels, Bobbons, Wool and Lace

Defining Cultural Identity

Formation of Cultural Identity

Characteristics of Cultural Identity

Disgrace, Culture and Identity Construction in South Africa

Gender, Masculinities, Identities and Interpersonal Relationship Systems: Men in General and Gay Men in Particular

Verbal Intercultural Communication

Narrative: Frustration, Misunderstanding, Laughter

What is Language?

The Structure of Language

The Characteristics of Language

Semantics

Pragmatics

Language and Culture

Multiple Perspectives: African-American Women Conceive their Talk

Intercultural Conflict Styles

Nonverbal Intercultural Communication

Narrative: Shopping with the Bedouins

Importance of Nonverbal Communication

Universality of Nonverbal Communication

Functions of Nonverbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication Codes

Virtual Grave Sites Play Host to Filial but Busy Chinese

Bound by Beauty: Chinese Footbinding

Listening

Narrative: Listening in the Japanese Garden

Definition of Listening

HURRIER Model

Importance of Active Listening

Levels of Listening

Barriers to Effective Listening

Effective Listening Across Cultures

Perspectives on Intercultural Listening

Family and Friends

Narrative: The Spaces In-Between, Laura Elizabeth Pearson Cooper

Defining Relationships

Relationship Development Stages

Cultural Differences in Relationship Development Stages

Family Relationships

Friendship Relationships

Mate Selection Among Asian Indians Living in America: A Quest for Traditional Ritual

It's Not Blarney: Intergenerational Transmission of Communication Patterns in Irish American Families

Education

Narrative: Why Can't We Discuss It?

The Functions of Schools

Cultural Dimensions

Recognizing Differences in Learning

Understanding Cultural Differences

Communication Effectiveness in an Intercultural Classroom

There's a Lizard in My Living Room and a Pigeon in My Classroom

Economics, Business, and Intercultural Communication

Narrative: How Do I Criticize? Let Me Count the Ways

Global Transformation

New People in the Workplace

Changing Concept of Global Economic Community

Uncertainty Reduction

Using Economic Arrangements

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