Intercultural Communication: A New Approach to International Relations and Global Challenges

ISBN-13: 9781441133526 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 320 str.

Madelyn Flammia;Houman A. Sadri

Opis

This introductory textbook approaches the study of intercultural communication from the field of international studies, focusing on issues of power, conflict, cooperation, and diplomacy.

Spis treści

Dedication
Preface
PART I:  FOUNDATIONS OF INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY
Introduction: Assessing Your Knowledge of Intercultural Communication

1: The Significance of Intercultural Communication in a Global Community
Views of our global community
What's the Difference Between Multicultural and Intercultural?
What Is Intercultural Communication?
Do We Live in a Global Society?
Why Is Intercultural Communication Important?
How Do We Study Intercultural Communication?
The Role of Mindfulness in Intercultural Communication
An Overview of this Book
References

2: Core Concepts of Intercultural Communication in a Global Community
Defining "Culture" Today
Dominant Intercultural Communication Theories Today
Thinking About Reality and Perception
Identity and Communication
The Interplay of Personal and Group Identity
Differing Perspectives and Communication
Technology's Impact
The Media's Impact
Considering Ethics
References

PART II:  APPROACHES TO INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
Introduction: History of the Study of Intercultural Communication
The development of intercultural communication as a discipline
Cross-cultural and diversity training
The Interdisciplinary Nature of the Field
Contemporary Approaches to Studying Intercultural Communication

3:  Social Science and Interpretive Approaches
The Social Science Approach
The Interpretive Approach
References

4: Critical and Dialectical Approaches
The Critical Approach
The Dialectical Approach
References

PART III:   INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION PROCESSES AND TECHNOLOGIES
Introduction:  Models of the Communication Process
Linear Models of the Communication Process
Interactive Models of the Communication Process
Transactional Models of the Communication Process

5: Verbal Communication
Basics of Language: Phonology, Morphology, Syntactics, Semantics,     Pragmatics
Relationship between Language, Thought, and Culture
Translation and Interpretation
Different Verbal Communication Styles
Bilingualism and Multilingualism
Language and Power
Conflict/Cooperation Approaches and Methods
Understanding the Relationship between Communication Styles and Conflict
Differing Conflict Resolution Styles
Technology and Verbal Communication
References

6: Nonverbal Communication
Body Language
Eye Contact (Oculesics)
Touch (Haptics)
Clothing and Physical Adornments
Facial Expressions
Voice (Vocalics)
Relationship to Space (Proxemics)
Relationship to Time (Chronemics)
Technology and Nonverbal Communication
Cultural Diversity in Nonverbal Communication and National Security
References

7: Visual Communication
Perception
Semiotics
Use of Signs and Other Visual Images
A Universal Visual Language?
Depictions of Animals and Human Beings
Use of Color
Technology and Visual Communication
References

8: Mass Communication
Views of mass communication
Media and People
Media and Power
Empowering Individuals
The News Media
The Entertainment Industry
What is Popular Culture?
How does popular culture affect individuals?
The Global Impact of U.S. Popular Culture
Conclusion and Discussion
References

PART IV:   ISSUES IN INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
Introduction:  Opportunities for Ethical Global Engagement
Medical and Relief Organizations
Cultural and Educational Exchange
Human Rights Organizations
Ethical Global Engagement

9: Ethical Issues in Intercultural Communication
Ethical Issues and Culture
Ethnocentrism
Ethical Issues and Power
Scope of the Issues
Reconciling Relativism and Universalism
Contextual Relativism
Guidelines for Ethical Behavior in Intercultural Encounters
Global Ethics and Peace
References

10: The Practicing Global Citizenship
Views about global issues and citizenship
State-Centric and Complex Interdependence Models
Global Citizens in All Social Levels
Why Should We Care?
Conclusion
References