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Intercultural Communication
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 240

Intercultural Communication

Combining 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. Ingrid Piller explains communication in context using two main approaches. The first treats cultural identity, difference and similarity as discursive constructions. The second, informed by bilingualism studies, highlights the use and prestige of different languages and language varieties as well as the varying access that speakers have to them.

Intercultural Skills in Action
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 169

Intercultural Skills in Action

Although traditional ESL/EFL textbooks have primarily introduced cultural topics at a knowledge level only, this textbook is designed to create meaningful opportunities for students to reflect on and practice intercultural skills in ways that are relatable in their daily lives and that can lead to a more satisfying US academic experience.

Basic Concepts of Intercultural Communication
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 403

Basic Concepts of Intercultural Communication

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2013-10-31
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  • Publisher: Hachette UK

In the long-awaited second edition of Basic Concepts of Intercultural Communication, Milton J. Bennett provides a comprehensive overview of the field from a constructivist perspective. In addition to his insightful analysis, Bennett offers a full complement of classic readings on the topic of intercultural communication, including: • “Science and Linguistics,” by Benjamin Lee Whorf • “The Power of Hidden Differences,” by Edward T. Hall • “Culture: A Perceptual Approach,” by Marshall R. Singer • “Communication in a Global Village,” by Dean Barlund • “Cultural Identity: Reflections on Multiculturalism,” by Peter S. Adler

Mutual Intercultural Relations
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 453

Mutual Intercultural Relations

By examining intercultural relations in seventeen societies, this book answers the fundamental question: 'how shall we all live together?'

Handbook of Intercultural Training
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 532

Handbook of Intercultural Training

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2004
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  • Publisher: SAGE

This handbook deals with the question of how people can best live and work with others who come from very different cultural backgrounds. Handbook of Intercultural Training provides an overview of current trends and issues in the field of intercultural training. Contributors represent a wide range of disciplines including psychology, interpersonal communication, human resource management, international management, anthropology, social work, and education. Twenty-four chapters, all new to this edition, cover an array of topics including training for specific contexts, instrumentation and methods, and training design.

Intercultural Communication
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 366

Intercultural Communication

In our increasingly globalized world, bridging cultural gaps and connecting with people from diverse backgrounds is essential. Students have more opportunities than ever to immerse themselves in foreign settings, and it is important to learn positive approaches to take part in these experiences. This new edition of Intercultural Communication engages readers interested in developing intercultural competence, with the goal of fostering diverse and vibrant communities that coexist peacefully. The authors start by establishing the foundation of competent communication and its integral role in contributing to peaceful communities. From there, they delve into how cultural differences relate to th...

Forum
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 60

Forum

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 1999-07
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  • Publisher: Unknown

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Intercultural Politeness
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 409

Intercultural Politeness

Taking an interdisciplinary approach, this is the first book to systemise the processes by which we manage relations across cultures.

Culturally Intelligent Leadership
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 206

Culturally Intelligent Leadership

The purpose of this book is to outline the important ideas of cultural intelligence and the steps that must be considered and then practiced to become a culturally intelligent leader. The most important aspect covered within this book is that cultural intelligence is both a strategy and a tool towards cultural competency and proficiency. This book outlines the importance of understanding culture and its impact on organizations, the strategic value of cultural intelligence, and the significance of integrating and practicing cultural intelligence in everyday business life. When all these aspects are properly integrated and applied in the leadership and management process, organizations are more innovative and adaptable to respond to cultural changes.

Intercultural Transitions in Higher Education
  • Language: en

Intercultural Transitions in Higher Education

Explores the experience of being an international student in higher education Over four-million people worldwide are currently studying abroad. These international student sojourns are, first and foremost, social experiences, with social interaction being both a success factor for and an outcome of this intercultural transition. But what's it like being an 'international' student? How is the experience different from studying 'at home', and what might make it a positive experience or otherwise? Schartner and Young detail how recent research has attempted to answer key questions related to the transition between different national learning environments, and show how it is helping to inform de...