Connect Access Card for Experiencing Intercultural Communication

by Martin, Judith; Nakayama, Thomas

• ISBN13: 9781259330186
• ISBN10: 1259330184
• Edition: 5th
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2014-07-03
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages

Summary

Experiencing Intercultural Communication: An Introduction provides students with a framework to begin building their intercultural communication skills. Through understanding the complexities of intercultural interaction, students begin the process of learning about other cultures in their professional endeavors and personal relationships.

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Table of Contents

Preface

Part I: Foundations of Intercultural Communication

Chapter 1: Studying Intercultural Communication

Chapter 2: Intercultural Communication: Building Blocks and Barriers

Chapter 3: History and Intercultural Communication

Chapter 4: Identity and Intercultural Communication

Part II: Intercultural Communication Processes

Chapter 5: Verbal Issues in Intercultural Communication

Chapter 6: Nonverbal Communication Issues

Part III: Intercultural Communication in Everyday Life

Chapter 7: Popular Culture and Intercultural Communication

Chapter 8: Culture, Communication, and Conflict

Chapter 9: Intercultural Relationships in Everyday Life

Part IV: Intercultural Communication in Applied Settings

Chapter 10: Intercultural Communication in Tourism Contexts

Chapter 11: Intercultural Communication and Business

Chapter 12: Intercultural Communication and Education

Chapter 13: Intercultural Communication and Health Care

Glossary

Credits

Index