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Chapter 1 An Overview of Intercultural Communication 1

1.1 Terminologies and Definitions about IC 1

1.2 The Birth of Intercultural Communication as a Field of Study 4

1.3 Intercultural Communication as a Multi-disciplinary Field of Study 5

1.4 What Is Studied in Intercultural Communication? 8

1.5 The Theories of Intercultural Communications 10

1.6 Intercultural Communication Study in China 23

1.7 Pervasiveness of Intercultural Communication 25

Further Reading Importance of Intercultural Communication 31

Questions for Thought 34

References and Related Websites 35

Chapter 2 Culture 37

2.1 Definitions of Culture 37

2.2 The Dominant Culture 42

2.3 Co-Culture 45

2.4 Elements of Culture 47

2.5 Characteristics of Culture 56

2.6 The Basic Functions of Culture 67

2.7 Diverse Cultural Patterns 68

Further Reading What Cultures Teach 84

Questions for Thought 87

References and Related Websites 88

Chapter 3 Communication 90

3.1 Defining Communication 90

3.2 Characteristics of Communication 92

3.3 Different Types of Communication 101

3.4 Different Models of Communication 102

3.5 Elements of Communication 107

3.6 Functions of Communication 111

Further Reading Communication for Those Who Work at It 117

Questions for Thought 121

References and Related Websites 121

Chapter 4 Language and Culture 124

4.1 Language and Cross-cultural Communication 124

4.2 Language and Culture 129

4.3 Language,Representation,Power and Inequality Concept 142

4.4 Conclusion：Language,Culture and Thought 152

Further Reading Language and Culture 154

Questions for Thought 157

References and Related Websites 157

Chapter 5 Religion 162

5.1 Understanding Religion 163

5.2 Six Major Religious Traditions 170

Further Reading Freedom of Religious Belief in China 240

Questions for Thought 246

References and Related Websites 246

Chapter 6 Cultural Influences on Architecture 253

6.1 Architecture in Western Countries 253

6.2 Architecture in China 282

Further Reading The Basic Concepts of Feng Shui 300

Questions for Thought 302

References and Related Websites 303

Chapter 7 Nonverbal Communication 305

7.1 Definitions of Nonverbal Communication 305

7.2 Functions of Nonverbal Communication 305

7.3 Characteristics of Nonverbal Communication 307

7.4 Classifications of Nonverbal Communication 308

Further Reading Defining Nonverbal Communication 329

Questions for Thought 330

References and Related Websites 330

Chapter 8 Blockings in Intercultural Communication 333

8.1 Potential Problems in Intercultural Communication 334

8.2 Culture Shock 343

Further Reading Global Village 353

Questions for Thought 356

References and Related Websites 356

Chapter 9 Competence of Intercultural Communication 359

9.1 Defining Intercultural Communication Competence 359

9.2 Components of Intercultural Communication Competence 364

9.3 Dimensions of Intercultural Communication Competence 368

9.4 Approaches to the Study of Intercultural Communication Competence 376

9.5 The BASICs of Intercultural Communication Competence 380

9.6 Improving Intercultural Communication 386

9.7 The Future of International Communication 422

Further Reading Is China Stuck in“Cultural Isolation”? 427

Questions for Thought 434

References and Related Websites 434

Chapter 10 Multiculturalism in the Context of Globalization 444

10.1 Introduction to Globalization 444

10.2 The Impact of Globalization on Culture 449

10.3 Multiculturalism in the Context of Globalization 459

Further Reading Origin of“Multicultural” 468

Questions for Thought 469

References and Related Websites 469