Preface Chapter 1 An Overview of Intercultural Communication 1.1 Terminologies and Definitions about IC 1.2 The Birth of Intercultural Communication as a Field of Study 1.3 Intercultural Communication as a Multi-disciplinary Field of Study l.4 What Is Studied in Intercultural Communication? 1.5 The Theories of Intercultural Communications 1.6 Intercultural Communication Study in China 1.7 Pervasiveness of Intercultural Communication Further Reading Importance of Intercultural Communication Questions for Thought References and Related Websites Chapter 2 Culture 2.1 Definitions of Culture 2.2 The Dominant Culture 2.3 Co-Culture 2.4 Elements of Culture 2.5 Characteristics of Culture 2.6 The Basic Functions of Culture 2.7 Diverse Cultural Patterns Further Reading What Cultures Teach Questions for Thought References and Related Websites Chapter 3 Communication 3.1 Defining Communication 3.2 Characteristics of Communication 3.3 Different Types of Communication 3.4 Different Models of Communication 3.5 Elements of Communication 3.6 Functions of Communication Further Reading Communication for Those Who Work at It Questions for Thought References and Related Websites Chapter 4 Language and Culture 4.1 Language and Cross-cultural Communication 4.2 Language and Culture 4.3 Language，Representation，Power and Inequality Concept 4.4 Conclusion：Language，Culture and Thought Further Reading Language and Culture Questions for Thought References and Related Websites Chapter 5 Religion 5.1 Understanding Religion 5.2 Six Major Religious Traditions Further Reading Freedom of Religious Belief in China Questions for Thought References and Related Websites Chapter 6 Cultural Influences on Architecture 6.1 Architecture in Western Countries 6.2 Architecture in China Further Reading The Basic Concepts of Feng Shui Questions for Thought References and Related Websites Chapter 7 Nonverbal Communication 7.1 Definitions of Nonverbal Communication 7.2 Functions of Nonverbal Communication 7.3 Characteristics of Nonverbal Communication 7.4 Classifications of Nonverbal Communication Further Reading Defining Nonverbal Communication Questions for Thought References and Related Websites Chapter 8 Blockings in Intercultural Communication 8.1 Potential Problems in Intercultural Communication 8.2 Culture Shock Further Reading Global Village Questions for Thought References and Related Websites Chapter 9 Competence of Intercultural Communication 9.1 Defining Intercultural Communication Competence 9.2 Components of Intercultural Communication Competence 9.3 Dimensions of Intercultural Communication Competence 9.4 Approaches to the Study of Intercultural Communication Competence 9.5 The BASICS of Intercultural Communication Competence 9.6 Improving Intercultural Communication 9.7 The Future of International Communication Further Reading Is China Stuck in “Cultural Isolation”? Questions for Thought References and Related Websites Chapter 10 Multiculturalism in the Context of Giobalization 10.1 Introduction to Globalization 10.2 The Impact of Globatization on Culture 10.3 Multiculturalism in the Context of Globalization Further Reading Origin of “Multicultural” Questions for Thought References and Related Websites
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