Chapter One Communication and Culture

1 Basics of Communication

Communication： broad types and essential elements

Communication： definition and components

Communication ： characteristics



2 Understanding Culture

Culture： too familiar to be noticed

Culture ： definition

Culture ： elements

Culture ： characteristics



3 Communication and Culture

Communication ： culture bound

Communication： high-context and low-context ~



Chapter Two Intercultural Communication

1 Intercultural Communication

Intercultural communication： definition and levels

Intercultural communication： importance and difficulties

2 Overview



Chapter Three The Hidden Core of Culture

1 Understanding the Core of Culture

2 Recognizing Key Elements in the Core of Culture

The Axial Age and the different cultural spirits

Worldviews

Holistic vs． dualistic worldviews

Values ： definition

Values ： types

Values characteristics



3 Instruments Comparing Cultural Values

Kluchhohns value orientations

Hofstede s value dimensions

4 Study of Specific Cultural Values



Chapter Four Verbal Communication

1 Understanding Language

2 Language and Culture

Language and thought

Culture and word meanings

3 Styles of Discourse

4 Discourse Patterns and Thought Patterns



Chapter Five Nonverbal Communication

1 Understanding Nonverbal Communication

Definition

Importance

Functions

2 Nonverbal Communication and Culture

3 Elements of Nonverbal Communication

Body language

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Chapter Six Interpersonal Relationships

Chapter Seven Social Interaction Customs

Chapter Eight Improving Intercultural Competence

Appendix 1 Book List for Students

Appendix 2 Pelevant Websites

References