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Ruobing Chi,
Steve Kulich,
Hongling Zhang,
Chunyu Yao,
Grace Leung,
Bixuan Zhong,
anqi zhang,
Daiwei Ying,
Lujie Qiao,
Greg DuBois,
Kristin Jyrgenson,
Anthony Chen,
Qing Ye,
Lingling Xiong,
Huang Jiang,
Fuxia Zhao,
Luwei Shi (SISU),
Tracy Lu,
Xiaoyuan LI,
Shiqin Wu,
Richard Draeger Jr,
Jiali XU,
and
Yifeng Wang
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- Introduction to the course and field, potential learning objectives, and leading definitions of what constitutes “intercultural communication”.
- Exploration of story narratives, metaphors, and meanings related to interculturality.
- Analysis of situated cases to identify sources of intercultural misunderstanding.
- Benefits of intercultural applications to personal life, business and education.
- Variations in personal, social, and cultural identity, and cultivate greater awareness and sensitivity to one’s own and other’s cultural identities.
- Exposure to and appreciation of cross-cultural complexity through the social learning engagement of this international community.
- Social perceptions of stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination related to intergroup contact.
- Variations and perceptions of typical communication behaviors or practices and taxonomies for understanding context, space, time and other contextual factors (Hi-low Context, Proxemics, Monochronic-Polychronic, Silence).
- Exposure to and application of leading values frameworks and levels of analysis that undergird cultural assumptions, expectations, and behaviors (from Hall, Hofstede, Schwartz, the WVS).
- Experiential descriptions of culture shock and coping dynamics, adaptation processes, and growth outcomes in cross-cultural transitions.
- Reflection on complex cases, other’s comments, and replies to enhance mindful observation, analysis, and understanding toward cultivating intercultural competence.
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This classic textbook provides a comprehensive overview of the field of intercultural communication, covering topics such as cultural identity, communication styles, and conflict resolution. It is an excellent resource for students and practitioners alike.
This groundbreaking book explores the cultural differences that can impact business interactions around the world. It offers practical advice on how to bridge cultural gaps and build successful relationships with people from different cultures.
Provides a theoretical framework for understanding intercultural communication competence. It identifies the key skills and knowledge that are necessary for effective communication across cultures.
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This classic work explores the role of nonverbal communication in intercultural interactions. It provides insights into how different cultures use body language, gestures, and other nonverbal cues to communicate.
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Provides a practical guide to intercultural business communication. It covers topics such as negotiating, managing conflict, and building relationships with people from different cultures.
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Provides a critical perspective on the field of intercultural communication, with a focus on the role of power and inequality in intercultural interactions.
This introductory textbook provides a comprehensive overview of the field of intercultural communication. It covers a wide range of topics, including cultural identity, communication styles, and conflict resolution.
Provides a practical guide to the field of intercultural communication, with a focus on how to communicate effectively across cultures.
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This German-language textbook provides a comprehensive overview of the field of intercultural communication, with a focus on the role of language and culture in intercultural interactions.
This reader provides a collection of essays on the field of intercultural communication, with a focus on the role of culture in shaping communication processes.
Argues that the world is divided into different civilizations, each with its own unique values and beliefs. It controversial book that has sparked a great deal of debate about the nature of cultural identity.
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Classic work of postcolonial theory that examines the way in which the West has represented the East. It must-read for anyone who wants to understand the complex relationship between culture and power.
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Collection of essays that explores the concept of the 'cultural turn' in the humanities and social sciences. It challenging but rewarding read for anyone who wants to understand the changing nature of cultural identity in the postmodern world.
Collection of essays that examines the relationship between culture and identity from a variety of perspectives. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about this complex and fascinating topic.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the anthropological study of identity. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the different ways in which people around the world understand and experience their own identity.
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Examines the experience of cultural identity in the diaspora. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the challenges and opportunities that people face when they live away from their homeland.
Classic work of African-American literature that explores the complex and often contradictory nature of black identity in the United States. It must-read for anyone who wants to understand the history of race and culture in America.
Powerful and personal memoir that examines the experience of being black in America today. It must-read for anyone who wants to understand the challenges and triumphs of black identity in the 21st century.
Classic work of psychology that examines the concept of identity crisis. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to understand the challenges and opportunities that people face as they develop their own sense of self.
Critique of American culture that argues that it has become increasingly narcissistic and self-absorbed. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to understand the changing nature of cultural identity in the United States.
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Time
20 hours
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FutureLearn
Institution
Shanghai International Studies University (SISU)
Instructors
Ruobing Chi
Steve Kulich
Hongling Zhang
Chunyu Yao
Grace Leung
Bixuan Zhong
anqi zhang
Daiwei Ying
Lujie Qiao
Greg DuBois
Kristin Jyrgenson
Anthony Chen
Qing Ye
Lingling Xiong
Huang Jiang
Fuxia Zhao
Luwei Shi (SISU)
Tracy Lu
Xiaoyuan LI
Shiqin Wu
Richard Draeger Jr
Jiali XU
Yifeng Wang
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