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Intercultural Communication: A Contextual Approach
ISBN: 9781544348704
About This Book
"Intercultural Communication: A Contextual Approach" is a comprehensive textbook designed to introduce students to the fundamental topics, theories, concepts, and themes of intercultural communication. This book is a go-to resource for students and educators alike, offering a detailed exploration of intercultural communication principles and meeting scope and sequence requirements for typical introductory intercultural communication courses.
Who Uses It?
Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in introductory intercultural communication courses at the college and university levels. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the basics of intercultural communication, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of cultural interactions.
History and Editions
The 8th edition of "Intercultural Communication: A Contextual Approach" has been updated to address user feedback, incorporating the latest research and discussions on intercultural communication. This edition includes detailed updates on theoretical concepts, real-life applications, and practical tools to help students become competent intercultural communicators. It also features hypothetical scripts that illustrate how the various concepts discussed in chapters manifest in human interactions.
Author and Other Works
James W. Neuliep is the author of "Intercultural Communication: A Contextual Approach." James Neuliep is known for his expertise in intercultural communication and his ability to explain complex concepts clearly and simply. He has written several other books on communication and cultural studies, making him a prominent figure in the field of intercultural communication.
Key Features
- Chapter-opening learning objectives: Identify for students what they should be able to accomplish after reading each chapter.
- Student Voices Across Cultures: Feature fascinating, personal stories of young professionals and students from around the globe to illustrate the real-life applications of theoretical concepts.
- Self-assessment tools: Designed to help students learn about themselves as they learn about key content measure concepts such as intercultural communication, apprehension, ethnocentrism, individualism-collectivism, conflict-style preferences, and intercultural competence.
- Intercultural Conversations: Serve as hypothetical scripts that illustrate how the various concepts discussed in chapters manifest in human interactions.
- Developing Intercultural Communication Competence boxes: Help students become competent intercultural communicators by challenging them to adapt their communication and ways of thinking.
- Ethical Considerations: Prompt students to consider ethical issues related to concepts covered and ask them how they might respond ethically to intercultural situations.
- Chapter-ending summaries, discussion questions, and key terms: Allow students to review chapter content to reinforce learning.
Detailed Information
ISBNs and Formats
- Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9781544348704
- eTextbook: Available through various retailers (ISBNs may vary)
- Rental Options: Various rental durations available from different retailers
Publication Details
- Publisher: SAGE Publications
- Publication Date: Not specified
- Number of Pages: Not specified
- Language: English
Other Editions and Formats
- 7th Edition: Available through SAGE Publications and other retailers
- eTextbook: Available through VitalSource (ISBN: 9781544348735)
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781544348735 (eTextbook)
- 9781544348704 (Hardcover)
This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for "Intercultural Communication: A Contextual Approach," making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.
