Chapter One Communication and Culture
1 Basics of Communication
Communication: broad types and essential elements
Communication: definition and components
Communication : characteristics
2 Understanding Culture
Culture: too familiar to be noticed
Culture : definition
Culture : elements
Culture : characteristics
3 Communication and Culture
Communication : culture bound
Communication: high-context and low-context ~
Chapter Two Intercultural Communication
1 Intercultural Communication
Intercultural communication: definition and levels
Intercultural communication: importance and difficulties
2 Overview
Chapter Three The Hidden Core of Culture
1 Understanding the Core of Culture
2 Recognizing Key Elements in the Core of Culture
The Axial Age and the different cultural spirits
Worldviews
Holistic vs. dualistic worldviews
Values : definition
Values : types
Values characteristics
3 Instruments Comparing Cultural Values
Kluchhohns value orientations
Hofstede s value dimensions
4 Study of Specific Cultural Values
Chapter Four Verbal Communication
1 Understanding Language
2 Language and Culture
Language and thought
Culture and word meanings
3 Styles of Discourse
4 Discourse Patterns and Thought Patterns
Chapter Five Nonverbal Communication
1 Understanding Nonverbal Communication
Definition
Importance
Functions
2 Nonverbal Communication and Culture
3 Elements of Nonverbal Communication
Body language
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Chapter Six Interpersonal Relationships
Chapter Seven Social Interaction Customs
Chapter Eight Improving Intercultural Competence
Appendix 1 Book List for Students
Appendix 2 Pelevant Websites
References