Understanding intercultural communication /
Stella Ting-Toomey, Leeva C. Chung.
- Second edition.
- xxvi, 326 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Why study intercultural communication? -- 2. What is intercultural communication flexibility? -- 3. What are the essential cultural value patterns? -- 4. What are the keys to understanding cultural and ethnic identities? -- 5. What is culture shock? -- 6. What is the connection between verbal communication and culture? -- 7. What are the different ways to communicate nonverbally across cultures? -- 8. What causes us to hold biases against outgroups? -- 9. How can we manage intercultural conflict flexibly? -- 10. What are the challenges in developing an intercultural-intimate relationship? -- 11. What are the communication issues facing a global identity? -- 12. How can we become ethical intercultural communicators?.