Routledge Introductions to Applied Linguistics is a series of introductory level textbooks covering the core topics in Applied Linguistics, primarily designed for those beginning postgraduate studies, or taking an introductory MA course as well as advanced undergraduates. Titles in the series are also ideal for language professionals returning to academic study. The books take an innovative 'practice to theory' approach, with a 'back-to-front' structure. This leads the reader from real-world problems and issues, through a discussion of intervention and how to engage with these concerns, before finally relating these practical issues to theoretical foundations. Additional features include tasks with commentaries, a glossary of key terms, and an annotated further reading section. Exploring Intercultural Communication investigates the role of language in intercultural communication, paying particular attention to the interplay between cultural diversity and language practice. This book brings together current or emerging strands and themes in the field by examining how intercultural communication permeates our everyday life, what we can do to achieve effective and appropriate intercultural communication, and why we study language, culture and identity together. The focus is on interactions between people from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and regards intercultural communication as a process of negotiating meaning, cultural identities, and – above all – differences between ourselves and others. Including global examples from a range of genres, this book is an essential read for students taking language and intercultural communication modules within Applied Linguistics, TESOL, Education or Communication Studies courses.
This is due to the current role of English in international communication, and the large number of speakers of ... one thing that becomes clear is that if we are interested in exploring how successful intercultural communication is ...
Karen Ross (2002) conducted interviews with female politicians in the United States, Great Britain, Australia and South Africa, and found substantial similarities in the media's attitude toward women in the different countries.
Illustrated by an empirical study of English as a Foreign Language reading in Argentina, this book argues for a different approach to the theoretical rationales and methodological designs typically used to investigate cultural understanding ...
The book will be of great interest to students, senior managers, cross-cultural management consultants, government leaders, and human resource practitioners.
GILLILAND. Reprinted with permission from Hiebert and Hiebert (1987, 202–4). The general council of the Benue Valley Church of Northern Nigeria was in a special session. It was a meeting called by the field secretary of the mission, ...
By integrating ′glocal′ perspectives in intercultural communication, the book addresses the long-term strategy of developing a global community without sacrificing indigenous local values.
Highlighting a range of topics such as intercultural communication, student diversity, and language skills, this multi-volume book is ideally designed for educators, professionals, school administrators, researchers, and practitioners in ...
This book investigates domestic race-related social justice issues and intercultural communication between Black and White individuals.
Bringing together current research, theories and methods from leading scholars in the field, this volume is a state-of-the-art study of intercultural communication competence and effectiveness. In the first part,...
162–174). Berlin: Gesellschaft f ̈ur internationale Entwicklung. Thomas, A. (2010). Culture and cultural standards. In A. Thomas, E.-U. Kinast & S. SchrollMachl (Eds.), Handbook of Intercultural Communication and cooperation.