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Intercultural Communication
A Contextual Approach
Eighth Edition
- James W. Neuliep - St. Norbert College
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February 2020 | 528 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
Intercultural Communication: A Contextual Approach introduces students to the fundamental topics, theories, concepts, and themes of intercultural communication. Best-selling author James W. Neuliep presents a clear model for examining communication within a variety of contexts, including cultural, microcultural, environmental, sociorelational, and perceptual. Each chapter focuses on one context and explores the combination of factors within that context, including setting, situation, and circumstances. The updated Eighth Edition reflects the most recent research in the field and further incorporates the role of modern technology and its impact on intercultural communication.
Chapter 1: The Necessity of Intercultural Communication
Chapter 2: The Cultural Context
Chapter 3: The Microcultural Context
Chapter 4: The Environmental Context
Chapter 5: The Perceptual Context
Chapter 6: The Sociorelational Context
Chapter 7: The Verbal Code
Chapter 8: The Nonverbal Code
Chapter 9: Developing Intercultural Relationships
Chapter 10: Intercultural Conflict
Chapter 11: Intercultural Communication in Business, Health Care, and Educational Settings
Chapter 12: Acculturation, Culture Shock, and Intercultural Competence
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"This book is a comprehensive exploration of all the major concepts in the field of Intercultural Communication that introduces students to essential research (and researchers) in the field. It provides a thorough treatment of the way cultures shape the way we communicate with each other in both local and global communities."
Alvernia University
"This textbook offers students an engaging and interactive approach to intercultural communication with very current examples of intercultural events and situations, and contemporary applications of technology."
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
"The text is a thoughtful and thoroughly researched examination of the study and impact of intercultural communication and human relationships."
Grand Rapids Community College
"An engaging, relevant text that is straightforward and relatable. The text highlights how different layers of context influence the intercultural communication process, while using all sorts of different cultural groups as examples."
Elmhurst College