AUTOR/ES: Dodd
ISBN: 0697327256
AÑO: 2003
EDICION: 5ª
IDIOMA: Inglés
PÁGINAS: 336
FIGURAS: Profusamente ilustrado
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DE INTERES PARA: Temática > Ciencias Humanas
RELACIONADOS: Antropología/ Filosofía
PUNTOS CLAVE: The central model found in chapter one has been made clearer and more succinct.The entire text has been rewritten, making the book smaller and more readable.Reorganized sections on culture reflect new research.A new, more powerful model drives the coverage of Intercultural Competency in chapter 9.The text successfully blends communication theory with numerous examples and case studies. Over 200 examples from more than 50 different cultures around the world and from numerous subcultures within the United States can be found in the text.Numerous illustrations help explain the concepts and draw students into the text.The text provides a central theoretical framework in chapter 1 which it then carries throughout the book, that healthy intercultural communication stems from the ability of those involved to understand their differences and the desire to bridge those differences.Comprehensive coverage includes cultural change, language and culture, categories of culture, media and more.A full chapter on conflict reflects the growing interest in conflict communication.
CONTENIDOS: The Dynamics of Intercultural Communication provides a comprehensive introduction to intercultural communication that utilizes a combination of approaches. An interpersonal skills approach shows students how to improve their communication effectiveness, and a persuasive approach provides strategies, theories, and methods for understanding task and relationship development.
INDICE: Part One: INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND TO INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION 1.) Overview to Intercultural Communication 2.) Exploring Fundamental Axioms of Intercultural Communication Part Two: PERCEIVING THE NATURE OF CULTURAL AND SOCIAL DIVERSITY 3.) Elements of Cultural Systems 4.) Cultural Diversity Within Culture: Microcultures and Intercultural Communication 5.) Underlying Dimesions of Culture Part Three: UNDERSTANDING INTERCULTURAL LANGUAGE AND NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION 6.) Linguistic Diversity and Intercultural Communication 7.) Intercultural Communication and Nonverbal Messages Part Four: CULTURAL ADAPTATION AND COMMUNICATION EFFECTIVENESS: APPLYING CULTURAL COMPETENCIES 8.) Adapting to Culture 9.) Intercultural Communication Associated with Intercultural Effectiveness 10.) Intercultural Communication and Conflict Part Five: SOURCES OF SOCIAL INFLUENCE ON INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION 11.) Social Influence of Network Cultures and Information Flow 12.) Media as a Source on Intercultural Communication 13.) Intercultural Communication, Innovation, and Creating Planned Change Appendix: Self-Report Assessment Applied to Intercultural Communication