Communication Between Cultures 9th Edition by Larry A. Samovar, ISBN-13: 978-1285444628

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Communication Between Cultures 9th Edition by Larry A. Samovar, ISBN-13: 978-1285444628

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• Publisher: ‎ Cengage Learning; 9th edition (January 1, 2016)
• Language: ‎ English
• 432 pages
• ISBN-10: ‎ 1285444620
• ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1285444628

Emphasizing the roles that family, religion, and history play in intercultural communication, COMMUNICATION BETWEEN CULTURES, 9E helps you increase your understanding and appreciation of different cultures while developing practical skills for improving your communication with people from other cultures. Bringing chapter concepts to life, the text is packed with the latest research and compelling examples that help you take a look at your own assumptions, perceptions, and cultural biases so you can see the subtle and profound ways culture affects communication. The ninth edition also includes insightful discussions of the impact of globalization, a new chapter on intercultural communication competence, and extensive coverage of new technology.

Table of Contents:

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Brief Contents

Contents

Preface

Ch 1: Intercultural Communication: A Requirement for the Interdependent Global Society

The Interdependent Global Society

The Requirement for Intercultural Cooperation

Technology

Developing Intercultural Awareness

Preview of the Book

Ch 1: Summary

Ch 1: Activities

Ch 1: Concepts and Questions

Ch 2: Communication and Culture: The Voice and the Echo

Human Communication

The Uses of Communication

Defining Human Communication

The Ingredients of Human Communication

Components of Human Communication

Culture

Developing Intercultural Competence

Ch 2: Summary

Ch 2: Activities

Ch 2: Concepts and Questions

Ch 3: The Deep Structure of Culture: Lessons from the Family

Ch 3: Introduction

The Deep Structure of Culture

Family

Ch 3: Summary

Ch 3: Activities

Ch 3: Concepts and Questions

Ch 4: Worldview: Cultural Explanations of Life and Death

Ch 4: Introduction

Worldview and Culture

Manifestations of Worldview

Constructs of Worldviews

Religion and Human Behavior

Selecting Religious Traditions for Study

Common Elements of Religion

Christianity

Judaism

Islam

Hinduism

Buddhism

Confucianism

Developing Religious Tolerance

Ch 4: Summary

Ch 4: Activities

Ch 4: Concepts and Questions

Ch 5: Cultural History: Precursor to the Present and Future

History’s Influence

U.S. History

Russian History

Chinese History

Japanese History

Indian History

Mexican History

Historical Overview of Islamic Civilization

Developing Historical Memory Competency for Intercultural Communication Interactions

Ch 5: Summary

Ch 5: Activities

Ch 5: Concepts and Questions

Ch 6: Cultural Values: Road Maps for Behavior

Ch 6: Introduction

Perception’s Influence

Beliefs, Values, and Behaviors

Understanding Cultural Patterns

Choosing Cultural Patterns

Applying Cultural Patterns

Other Cultural Pattern Typologies

Face and Facework

Cultural Patterns and Communication

Developing Cultural Value Awareness

Ch 6: Summary

Ch 6: Activities

Ch 6: Concepts and Questions

Ch 7: Culture and Identity: Situating the Individual

Ch 7: Introduction

Identity: Defining the Concept

The Influence of Identity

Examining Social Identities

Identity Acquisition and Development

Establishing and Enacting Cultural Identity

Globalization and Cultural Identity

Competency and Identity in Intercultural Interactions

Ch 7: Summary

Ch 7: Activities

Ch 7: Concepts and Questions

Ch 8: Verbal Messages: Exchanging Ideas Through Language

Functions of Language

What Is Language?

Language and Culture

Interpreting

Ch 8: Summary

Ch 8: Activities

Ch 8: Concepts and Questions

Ch 9: Nonverbal Communication: The Messages of Action, Space, Time, and Silence

Ch 9: Introduction

Defining Nonverbal Communication

Intentional and Unintentional Messages

Verbal and Nonverbal Messages

The Functions of Nonverbal Communication

Studying Nonverbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication and Culture

Classifications of Nonverbal Communication

Developing Nonverbal Communication Competency

Ch 9: Summary

Ch 9: Activities

Ch 9: Concepts and Questions

Ch 10: Intercultural Communication in Contexts: Applications in Business, Education, and Healthcare

Culture and Context

Assumptions Grounding Communication Contexts

International Communication in Contexts

Education in the Globalized Society

Healthcare in a Multicultural Context

Developing Intercultural Communication Competence in Contexts

Ch 10: Summary

Ch 10: Activities

Ch 10: Concepts and Questions

Ch 11: The Challenges of Intercultural Communication: Managing Differences

Intercultural Communication in a Dynamic World

Entering Another Culture

Ethical Considerations

A Final Appeal

Ch 11: Summary

Ch 11: Activities

Ch 11: Concepts and Questions

Notes

Index

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