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The History of the Study of Intercultural Communication



  • Describe the purpose of the Foreign Service Institute and how it initiated the study of intercultural communication.
  • Explain Edward T. Hall's contribution to the study of intercultural communication.
  • Describe how the initial emphasis on practical issues influences the study of intercultural communication today.
  • Identify the contributions of other disciplines to our understanding of intercultural communication.
  • Describe the three approaches to studying intercultural communication. Explain the strengths and weaknesses of these approaches.
  • Describe the dialectical approach to studying intercultural communication.







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