Introducing Language and Intercultural Communication
- ISBN-10
- 1317908368
- ISBN-13
- 9781317908364
- Category
- Language Arts & Disciplines
- Pages
- 414
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2014-01-10
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Author
- Jane Jackson
Description
Introducing Language and Intercultural Communication is a lively and accessible introduction for undergraduates who are new to the area of intercultural communication. Incorporating real-life examples from around the world and drawing on current research, this text argues against cultural stereotyping and instead provides students with a skill-building framework to enhance understanding of the complexities of language and intercultural communication in diverse international settings. Readers will learn to understand and become aware of power relations, positioning and the impact of social and political forces on language choice and the intercultural communication process. This is the essential text for undergraduate students studying courses in intercultural communication for the first time. Features include: clear learning objectives to structure your study end of chapter discussion questions to test your knowledge highlighted glossary terms to provide a strong understanding of the relevant vocabulary an array of photos including signs which make use of non-verbal codes and many examples that illustrate such issues as intercultural misunderstandings and the effects of culture shock substantial online resources for students including learning objectives, suggested readings, links to media resources and real-world intercultural scenarios and activities. Additional in-depth instructor resources feature test materials, powerpoints, key terms, extended chapter outlines and sample assignments and syllabi.
Get the book
Other editions
Similar books
-
Introducing Intercultural Communication: Global Cultures and Contexts
By Shuang Liu, Zala Volcic, Cindy GalloisThis book will not merely guide you to success in your studies, but will teach you to become a more critical consumer of information and understand the influence of your own culture on how you view yourself and others.
-
Exploring Intercultural Communication: Language in Action
By Zhu HuaIncluding global examples from a range of genres, this book is an indispensable resource for students taking language and intercultural communication modules within applied linguistics, TESOL, education or communication studies courses.
-
The Routledge Handbook of Language and Intercultural Communication
By Jane Jacksonessential for successful intercultural communication. ... of the diversity in the landscape of English, would lead to openness and willingness to negotiate diversity during intercultural communication (Sadeghpour and Sharifian 2017).
-
Language and Intercultural Communication in the New Era
By Farzad Sharifian, Maryam JamaraniThis book showcases recent studies in the field in a multitude of contexts to enable a collective effort towards advancements in the area.
-
Intercultural Communication: A Discourse Approach
By Ron Scollon, Rodney H. Jones, Suzanne Wong Scollon... visitor to Hong Kong cannot help but notice the plethora of shop signs and advertisements which cover the facades of nearly every building and even extend from metal braces out into the street. This urban landscape provides a stark ...
-
Intercultural Communication: A Critical Introduction
By Ingrid PillerCombining perspectives from discourse analysis and sociolinguistics, the second edition of this popular textbook provides students with an up-to-date overview of the field of intercultural communication.
-
Intercultural Communication for Everyday Life
By John R. Baldwin, Robin R. Means Coleman, Alberto GonzálezIn D. Nelson (Ed.), Handbook of prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination (pp. 61–87). New York: Psychology Press. Dovidio, J.F., Ellyson, S.L., Keating, C.F., Heltman, K., & Brown, C.E. (1988). The relationship of social power to ...
-
Intercultural Communicative Competence in Educational Exchange: A Multinational Perspective
By Alvino E. FantiniThis book explores the nature of intercultural communicative competence (ICC), a set of abilities required to promote sojourner engagement with diversity during study abroad and other educational exchange experiences.
-
Understanding Intercultural Communication: Negotiating a Grammar of Culture
By Adrian HollidayThis book is a key resource for academics, students and practitioners in intercultural communication and related fields.
-
Interculturality in International Education
By Jane JacksonKomisarof, A. and Zhu, H. (2016) 'Introduction', in A. Komisarof and Z. Hua (eds) Crossing Boundaries and Weaving Intercultural Work, Life and Scholarship in Globalizing Universities, London and New York: Routledge, pp. 1–20.