Unit 1
Intercultural Communication in the Global Context
Text A
Intercultural Communication in a Global Society
Text B
The Spread of Culture under the Umbrella of Globalization
Additional Reading
Intercultural Communication Present and Future
Unit 2
Understandings of Culture and Communication
Text A
The Concept of Culture
Text B
Assumption of Similarities in Intercultural Communication
Additional Reading
Cultural Identity
Unit 3
Cultural Diversity in Customs and Perspectives
Text A
Manners
Text B
Cultural Perspectives
Additional Reading
Cultural Patterns
Unit 4
Cultural Values and Interpersonal Relationships
Text A
Cultural Assumptions and Values
Text B
Leadership and Communication in Groups
Additional Reading
Dominant United States Cultural Patterns
Unit 5
Cultural Differences of Verbal Communication
Text A
Cultural Factors in Interpersonal Communication
Text B
Language in Intercultural Communication Interactions
Additional Reading
Speaking English with a Japanese Mind
Unit 6
Cultural Clashes of Nonverbal Communication
Text A
How to Read Nonverbal Clues
Text B
Private Space
Additional Reading
Monochronic and Polychronic Time
Unit 7
Intercultural Communication in Busines Settings
Text A
Knowing the Form
Text B
Knowing the Limits
Additional Reading
Knowing Yourself
Unit 8
Cultivation of Intercultural Communication Competence
Text A
Optimizing Conditions for Learning Sociocultural Competencies for Success
Text B
Intercultural Awareness
Additional Reading
Intercultural Effectiveness
Reference