Judith Martin,
Arizona State University-Tempe Thomas Nakayama,
Arizona State University-Tempe
ISBN: 0073135275 Copyright year: 2007
Features
The dialectical framework is used to examine the three research perspectives in intercultural communication: social psychological, interpretive, and critical.
Chapter 4 highlights the central place of history as a fundamental element in constructing intercultural interactions.
Chapter 5 incorporates notions of gender, race, and ethnicity as aspects of one's cultural identity.
Chapter 10 explores the nature of intercultural relationships.
Students' narratives and authors' personal experiences are incorporated throughout the text to highlight particular aspects of intercultural communication.
Effective pedagogy includes "Student Voices" and "Point of View" boxes, a running glossary, discussion questions, and two class activities per chapter.
To obtain an instructor login for this Online Learning Center, ask your local sales representative.
If you're an instructor thinking about adopting this textbook, request a free copy for review.