An introduction to intercultural communication : identities in a global community
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An introduction to intercultural communication : identities in a global community
Sage, c2013
7th ed
- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references (R-1-R18) and index
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Description
Filled with thought-provoking examples, photos, quotes, cases, and stories that spark studentsE interest and challenge them to reconsider existing viewpoints, the Seventh Edition of An Introduction to Intercultural Communication prepares todayEs readers to successfully navigate our increasingly global community. Using a historical framework that places current topics in context, author Fred E. Jandt integrates media as a variable in advancing issues and ideas, offers a full chapter on women, and family, , and retains his non-biased presentation of all cultures and ethnic groups. Extremely relevant, this Seventh Edition includes social media as well as new challenges evident in ethnic and religious conflict, the role of women, and technology.
Table of Contents
Part I. CULTURE AS CONTEXT FOR COMMUNICATION 1. Defining Culture and Identities 2. Understanding Face-to-Face and Mediated Communication 3. Culture's Influence on Perception Part II. COMMUNICATION VARIABLES 4. Barriers to Intercultural Communication 5. Nonverbal Communication 6. Language as a Barrier Part III. CULTURAL VALUES 7. Dimensions of Culture 8. Dominant U.S. Cultural Patterns: Using Value Orientation Theory 9. Comparative Cultural Patterns: Arab Culture 10. Culture and Gender 11. Contact Between Cultures PART IV: CULTURES WITHIN CULTURES 12. Immigration and Acculturation 13. Cultures Within Cultures 14. Identity and Subgroups
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