大学英语跨文化交际教程

第二版前言

Case List

Figure List

Table List

Introduction

Chapter 1Culture

Pre-class Activities—Lead-in Case

In Class Learning

Text AThe Nature of Culture

Text BDefinitions of Culture

Text CCharacteristics of Culture

Text DCultural Identity

Text ECultures Within Culture

Summary—From the Intercultural Perspective

Assessment

Chapter 2Communication & Intercultural Communication

Pre-class Activities—Lead-in Case

In Class Learning

Text ACommunication

Text BCharacteristics of Communication

Text CCulture and Communication

Text DIntercultural Communication

Summary—From the Intercultural Perspective

Assessment

Chapter 3Culture’s Influence on Perception

Pre-class Activities—Lead-in Case

In Class Learning

Text AOverview: Human Perception

Text BCross-cultural Differences in Sensation and Perception

Text CBarriers to Accurate Perception in Intercultural Communication

Text DHow to Improve Your Perceptual Skills in InterculturalCommunication

Summary—From the Intercultural Perspective

Assessment

Chapter 4Intercultural Communication Barriers

Pre-class Activities—Lead-in Case

In Class Learning

Text AEmotional Problems as Barriers to InterculturalCommunication

Text BAttitudinal Problems as Barriers to InterculturalCommunication

Text CTranslation Problems as Language Barriers

Summary—From the Intercultural Perspective

Assessment

Chapter 5Verbal Intercultural Communication

Pre-class Activities—Lead-in Case

In Class Learning

Text ASignificance of Verbal Communication

Text BLanguage and Culture

Text CVerbal Communication Styles

Text DLanguage Diversity

Text ECultural Influence on Written Communication

Summary—From the Intercultural Perspective

Assessment

Chapter 6Nonverbal Intercultural Communication

Pre-class Activities—Lead-in Case

In Class Learning

Text ASignificance of Nonverbal Communication

Text BDefinition and Functions of Nonverbal Communication

Text CParalanguage and Silence

Text DTime and Space

Text EOther Categories of Nonverbal Communication

Summary—From the Intercultural Perspective

Assessment

Chapter 7Cultural Patterns

Pre-class Activities—Lead-in Case

In Class Learning

Text ADefining Cultural Patterns

Text BComponents of Cultural Patterns

Text CEdward T. Hall’s Context—Culture Theory

Text DKluckhohn and Strodtbeck’s Value Orientation

Text EHofstede’s Dimensions of Cultural Variability

Summary—From the Intercultural Perspective

Assessment

Chapter 8Cultural Influences on Contexts

Pre-class Activities—Lead-in Case

In Class Learning

Text ACommunication and Context

Text BThe Business Context

Text CThe Educational Context

Text DThe Health Care Context

Summary—From the Intercultural Perspective

Assessment

Chapter 9Intercultural Adaptation

Pre-class Activities—Lead-in Case

In Class Learning

Text AAcculturation

Text BCulture Shock

Text CIntercultural Adaptation

Text DStrategies for Avoiding Culture Shock and Engaging in Intercultural Adaptation

Summary—From the Intercultural Perspective

Assessment

Chapter 10Intercultural Communication Competence

Pre-class Activities—Lead-in Case

In Class Learning

Text AFactors Underlying Intercultural CommunicationCompetence

Text BDefinitions: Communication Competence and Intercultural Communication Competence

Text CThe Components of Intercultural Competence

Text DThe Dimensions of Intercultural Competence

Text EStrategies and Skills for Improving Intercultural Competence

Summary—From the Intercultural Perspective

Assessment

Conclusion

Appendix A Terms

Appendix B Key to Checklist

Appendix C Text Sources

Appendix D Case Sources

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