Intercultural communication : an introduction

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Intercultural communication : an introduction

Fred E. Jandt

Sage Publications, c1995

  • : hbk
  • : pbk

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Bibliography: p. 417-426

Includes index

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Description

In an increasingly diverse society, the necessity for intercultural communication is becoming more apparent. This book is comprehensive, current in its approach to cultural differences and organized clearly. Divided into 21 chapters, the book guides the student through the key concepts of communication and culture with a chapter for each main area such as interpersonal, nonverbal, multicultural and subcultural. While the mainstream cultural divisions are well defined, Fred E Jandt also looks at subcultures and aspects of cultural variance and assimilation such as use of language, immigrant acculturation and sexual preferences. Much of the material in the book is designed to help students build communication skills with particular emphasis on crossing cultural barriers. The emphasis on experiential learning through student activities is aided by use of the student workbook.

Table of Contents

PART ONE: CULTURE AS CONTEXT FOR COMMUNICATION The Dispute over Defining Culture Defining Communication as an Element of Culture Barriers to Intercultural Communication Stereotypes and Prejudice as Barriers PART TWO: CULTURAL DIFFERENCES AFFECTING COMMUNICATION Nonverbal Communication Knowing Culture through Language Language as a Barrier Culture's Influence on Perception Culture's Influence on Knowledge PART THREE: CULTURAL PATTERNS AFFECTING COMMUNICATION Women, Family and Children Dimensions of Culture Dominant United States Cultural Patterns Comparative Cultural Patterns A Case Study Contact between Cultures PART FOUR: CULTURES WITHIN CULTURES Immigration and Acculturation Forces against Assimilation Forces to Conform to One Cultural Identity Establishing a Culture Identity and Subgroups PART FIVE: THE FUTURE Multiculturalism Improving Intercultural Communication

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