Synopses & Reviews
COMMUNICATION BETWEEN CULTURES continues with the features that have made it the best-selling text for the intercultural communication course. This new edition of Samovar and Porter's leading text gives students an understanding and appreciation of different cultures and helps them develop practical skills for improving their communication with people from other cultures. It's renowned for being the only text on the market to consistently emphasize religion and history as key variables in intercultural communication. Packed with the latest research and filled with numerous, compelling examples that force students to examine their own assumptions and cultural biases, this book helps students understand the subtle and profound ways culture affects communication. The book is divided into four interrelated parts: Part I introduces the study of communication and culture; Part II focuses on the ability of culture to shape and modify our view of reality; Part III puts the theory of intercultural communication into practice; and Part IV converts knowledge into action.
Synopsis
This book gives readers an understanding and appreciation of different cultures and provides them with the practical skills for improving their communication with people from other cultures. It provides excellent motivation for students through numerous compelling examples that force them to examine their own assumptions and cultural biases. The book is divided into four interrelated parts: Part I introduces the study of communication and culture, Part II focuses on the ability of culture to shape and modify our view of reality, Part III puts the theory of intercultural communication into practice, and Part IV converts knowledge into action.
Synopsis
This workbook focuses on Intercultural and Interracial communication. It features extensive individual and group activities, which utilize Infotrac College Edition and also includes guidelines for faculty and students on utilizing this resource.
Synopsis
This workbook helps you complete interpersonal communication activities and research, using InfoTrac? College Edition, an online university library of more than 5,000 academic and popular magazines, newspapers, and journals.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p.305-326) and index.
Table of Contents
Part I: COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE. 1. The Challenge of Intercultural Communication: Interaction in a Diverse World. 2. Understanding Culture: Alternative Views of Reality. 3. The Deep Structure: Roots of Reality. Part II: EXCHANGING INTERCULTURAL MESSAGES. 4. Language and Culture: Words and Meanings. 5. Nonverbal Communication: The Messages of Action, Space, Time, and Silence. Part III: THE ROLE OF CONTEXT IN INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION. 6. Cultural Influences on Context: The Business Setting. 7. Cultural Influences on Context: The Educational Setting. 8. Cultural Influences on Context: The Health Care Setting. Part IV: KNOWLEDGE IN ACTION. 9. Intercultural Challenges: Recognizing and Dealing with Differences. 10. Becoming Competent: A Point of View. Notes. Index.