大学英语跨文化交际教程

前言

Case List

Figure List

Table List

Introduction

Chapter 1 Culture

Pre-class Activities-Lead-in Case

In Class Learning-Culture

Text A： The Nature of Culture

Text B： Definitions of Culture

Text C： Characteristics of Culture

Text D： Cultural Identity

Text E： Cultures Within Culture

Checklist

Summary-From the Intercultural Perspective

Assessment

Chapter 2 Communication & Intercultural Communication

Pre-class Activities-Lead-in Case

In Class Learning-Communication & Intercultural Communication

Text A： Communication

Text B： Characteristics of Communication

Text C： Culture and Communication

Text D： Intercultural Communication

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Summary-From the Intercultural Perspective

Assessment

Chapter 3 Cultures Influence on Perception

Pre-class Activities-Lead-in Case

In Class Learning-Cultures Influence on Perception

Text A： Overview： Human Perception

Text B： Crosscultural Differences in Sensation and Perception

Text C： Barriers to Accurate Perception in Intercultural Communication

Text D： How to Improve Your Perceptual Skills in Intercultural Communication

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Summary-From the Intercultural Perspective

Assessment

Chapter 4 Intercultural Communication Barriers

Pre-class Activities-Lead-in Case

In Class Learning-Intercultural Communication Barriers

Text A： Emotional Problems as Barriers to Intercultural Communication

Text B： Attitudinal Problems as Barriers to Intercultural Communication

Text C： Translation Problems as Language Barriers

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Summary-From the Intercultural Perspective

Assessment

Chapter 5 Verbal Intercultural Communication

Pre-class Activities-Lead-in Case

In Class Learning-Verbal Intercultural Communication

Text A： Significance of Verbal Communication

Text B： Language and Culture

Text C： Verbal Communication Styles

Text D： Language Diversity

Text E： Cultural Influence on Written Communication

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Summary-From the Intercultural Perspective

Assessment

Chapter 6 Nonverbal Intercultural Communication

Pre-class Activities-Lead-in Case

In Class Learning-Nonverbal Intercultural Communication

Text A： Significance of Nonverbal Communication

Text B： Definition and Functions of Nonverbal Communication

Text C： Paralanguage and Silence

Text D： Time and Space

Text E： Other Categories of Nonverbal Communication

Checklist

Summary-From the Intercultural Perspective

Assessment

Chapter 7 Cultural Patterns

Pre-class Activities-Lead-in Case

In Class Learning-Cultural Patterns

Text A： Defining Cultural Patterns

Text B： Components of Cultural Patterns

Text C： Edward T. Halls Context-Culture Theory

Text D： Kluckhohn and Strodtbecks Value Orientation

Text E： Hofstedes Dimensions of Cultural Variability

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Summary-From the Intercultural Perspective

Assessment

Chapter 8 Cultural Influences on Contexts

Pre-class Activities-Lead-in Case

In Class Learning-Cultural Influences on Contexts

Text A： Communication and Context

Text B： The Business Context

Text C： The Educational Context

Text D： The Health Care Context

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Summary-From the Intercultural Perspective

Assessment

Chapter 9 Intercultural Adaptation

Pre-class Activities-Lead-in Case

In Class Learning-Intercultural Adaptation

Text A： Acculturation

Text B： Culture Shock

Text C： Intercultural Adaptation

Text D： Strategies for Avoiding Culture Shock and Engaging in Intercultural Adaptation

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Summary-From the Intercultural Perspective

Assessment

Chapter 10 Intercultural Communication Competence

Pre-class Activities-Lead-in Case

In Class Learning-Intercultural Communication Competence

Text A： Factors Underlying Intercultural Communication Competence

Text B： Definitions： Communication Competence and Intercultural Communication Competence

Text C： The Components of Intercultural Competence

Text D： The Dimensions of Intercultural Competence

Text E： Strategies and Skills for Improving Intercultural Competence

Checklist

Summary-From the Intercultural Perspective

Assessment

Conclusion

Appendix A Terms

Appendix B Key to Exercises

Appendix C Text Sources

Appendix D Case Sources3

本教程对文化、交际、语言、跨文化交际等相关概念进行了详细讲解。本教材通过对英语国家较为典型的主流文化现象进行描述、阐释和讨论，培养学生对目的语文化的兴趣和理解力，进而使学生主动观察、分析、对比、评价文化及文化差异现象，使学生能够较为客观、系统、全面地认识英语国家的文化，从而拓宽学生的国际视野，提高学生的跨文化交际意识，增强学生的跨文化交际能力。本教程依托“大学英语跨文化交际”国家精品课程，入选普通高等教育“十一五”国家级规划教材。