An Introduction to Intercultural Communication : Identities in a Global Community Book

To the Student To the Instructor PART I: CULTURE AS A CONTEXT FOR COMMUNICATION Ch. 1 The Dispute Over Defining Culture Ch. 2 Defining Communication as an Element of Culture Ch. 3 Culture's Influence on Perception PART II: COMMUNICATION VARIABLES Ch 4. Barriers to Intercultural Communication Ch. 5 Stereotypes and Prejudice as Barriers Ch. 6 Nonverbal Communication Ch. 7 Language as a Barrier PART III: CULTURAL VALUES Ch. 8 Dimensions of Culture Ch. 9 Dominant United States Cultural Patterns: Using Value Orientation Theory Ch.10 Comparative Cultural Patterns: Arabian Culture Ch. 11 Women, Families, and Children Ch. 12 Contact Between Cultures PART IV: CULTURES WITHIN CULTURES Ch. 13 Immigration and Acculturation Ch.14 Forces Against Assimilation Ch. 15 Forces to Conform to One Cultural Identity Ch. 16 Reclaiming a Culture Ch. 17 Identity and Subgroups Ch.18 Multiculturalism Index About the Author