跨文化交际

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