Unit1 An Introduction to Intercultural Communication(跨文化交際介紹) 1.2 TheScope/Contents 1.3 The Development 1.4 The Relationship Between lC and Other Disciplines Unit2 Communication,Culture and Language(交際、文化與語言) 2.1 Communication 2.3 Language Unit3 Language and Culture(語言與文化) 3.1 Culture and Word Meanings:Denotation and Connotation 3.2 Metaphor and Association(Animals,Plants and Colors) 3.3 Taboos Unit 4 Cultural Values(文化價值觀) 4.1 Definition 4.2 Types 4.3 Characteristics 4.4 A Comparative Study of Cultural Values Between China and English-speaking Countries 4.5 Examples of Specific Cultural Values Reflected in Languages Unit 5 Thinking Patterns In the East and West(東西方思維模式) 5.1 Differences in Thinking Patterns in the East and West 5.2 Linguistic Differences Resulting from Thinking Patterns in the East and West 5.3 Difference of Discourse Patterns in the East and West Unit 6 Verbal Communication(言語交際) 6.1 Forms of Address 6.2 Introduction 6.3 Greeting 6.4 Parting 6.5 Gratitude 6.6 Invitation 6.7 Compliments 6.9 Making Phone Calls Unit 7 Nonverbal Communication(非言語交際) 7.4 A Comparison of Some Important Means of Nonverbal Communication Unit 8 Social Customs and Interactions(社會習俗及社會交往) 8.1 Traditional Chinese and Western Festivals 8.2 Traditional Chinese and Western Diets 8.3 Attitudes Towards Friendship in the US and China 8.4 Chinese and Western Gift-giving/Gift-taking Customs 8.5 “Lady First”in the West 8.6 Conversational Topics in China and the West Unit 9 Intercultural Business Negotiation(跨文化商務談判) 9.1 Negotiation 9.2 Intercultural Business Negotiation 9.3 A Comparison of Business Negotiation Styles Between East and West Unit 10 Improving Intercultural Communication Competence(提高跨文化交際能力) 10.1 Intercultural Communication Competence 10.2 Potential Problems in Intercultural Communication 10.3 Ways to Improve Intercultural Communication Competence Bibliography(參考文獻) Appendix Ⅰ Main Books and Websites for Intercultural Communication(跨文化交際課程參考書目及網(wǎng)址) Appendix Ⅱ Teaching Syllabus for Intercultural Communication(跨文化交際課程教學大綱) Appendix Ⅲ Sample Test Paper(樣卷) Appendix Ⅳ Key for Reference(參考答案)