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An introduction to intercultural communication : identities in a global community / created by Fred E Jandt

By: Material type: TextTextSage Publication Limited, 2013Edition: Seventh EditionDescription: xvii, 389 pages: illustrations; 26 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • rdamedia
Carrier type:
  • rdacarrier
ISBN:
  • 9781412992879 (pbk)
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • GN345 JAN
Contents:
Part 1. 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 2. Communication variables 4. Barriers to intercultural communication 5. Nonverbal communication 6. Language as a barrier Part 3. Cultureal 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 4. Culturees within cultures 12. Immigration and acculturation 13. Cultures within cultures 14. Identity and subgroups
Summary: Filled with thought-provoking examples, photos, quotes, cases, and stories that spark students' interest and challenge them to reconsider existing viewpoints, the Seventh Edition of Fred Jandt's An Introduction to Intercultural Communication--a historical framework featuring extensive relevant updates--prepares today's readers to successfully navigate our increasingly global community
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Book Book Batanai Library Open Shelf GN345 JAN (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 130985 Available BK109745
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Includes bibliographical references and index.


Part 1. 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 2. Communication variables
4. Barriers to intercultural communication
5. Nonverbal communication
6. Language as a barrier
Part 3. Cultureal 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 4. Culturees within cultures
12. Immigration and acculturation
13. Cultures within cultures
14. Identity and subgroups

Filled with thought-provoking examples, photos, quotes, cases, and stories that spark students' interest and challenge them to reconsider existing viewpoints, the Seventh Edition of Fred Jandt's An Introduction to Intercultural Communication--a historical framework featuring extensive relevant updates--prepares today's readers to successfully navigate our increasingly global community

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