Chapter 1 Introduction 3
1.1 Significence of the Research 3
1.2 Background of the Research 4
1.3 Definition of Terms 6
1.3.1 Language 6
1.3.2 Culture 6
1.3.3 Communication 7
1.3.4 Relationship Between Language and Culture 7
1.3.5 Relationship Between Language and Communication 8
1.3.6 Relationship Between Culture and Communication 8
1.3.7 Intercultural Communication 9
1.3.8 Intercultural Communicative Competence 9
Chapter 2 Mythodology 12
2.1 Research Purposes 12
2.2 Qualitative Research 12
2.2.1 Ad vantages of Qualitative Reseach 13
2.2.2 Reseach Participants 15
2.2.3 DataCollection Procedure 16
Chapter 3 Results and Discussion 19
3.1 Difficulities in Intercultural Communication 19
3.1.1 Psychological Barriers 19
3.1.2 Difficulties in Verbal Communication 34
3.1.3 Difficulties in Non-Verbal Communication 50
3.2 Problems in Intercultural Communication 85
3.2.1 Neglect of Cultual Differences 85
3.2.2 Excessive Concern for Cultural Difference 88
3.2.3 Maladjustment in Intercultural Communication 89
3.2.4 Poor Knowledge About Culture 89
3.3 Attitudes in Intercultural Communication 100
3.3.1 Positive Attitudes 100
3.3.2 Negative Attitudes 104
3.4 Skills in Intercultural Communication 105
3.4.1 Eliminating Tension 106
3.4.2 Shouing Politeness 106
3.4.3 Finding Proper Topics 107
3.4.4 Avoiding Conflict and Unhappiness 107
3.4.5 Discovering the Source of Misunderstandings 108
3.5 Students'Reflection on Previous Learning Expeiences 112
3.5.1 Lack of Interest 112
3.5.2 Over Emphasis on Grammar 113
3.5.3 Limited Konwledge on Culture 114
3.5.4 Problems in Textbook 115
3.5.5 New Requirements of Teachers 118
3.6 Suggestions for English Learners 119
3.6.1 Multi-Channel Learning 119
3.6.2 Avoidness of Blind Imitation 120
3.6.3 Increase Intercultural Communication Practice 120
3.6.4 Comprehensive Understanding of English Words 120
3.7 Suggestions for Students Being Abroad 121
3.7.1 Practice 121
3.7.2 Beyond Utilitarianism 121