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020			_a9781412970105
082			_a301.14 JAN _223
100			_aJandt, Fred E.
245		3	_aAn Introduction to Intercultural Communication _b: Identities in a Global Community _c/ Fred E. Jandt.
250			_a6th edition.
260			_aLos Angeles _b: SAGE Publications _c, 2010.
300			_axxiii, 374 p. _b: illustrations, maps _c; 23 cm.
520			_aAn Introduction to Intercultural Communication: Identities in a Global Community is a widely used textbook by Fred E. Jandt that introduces the principles and practices of communication across cultures. The book explains how cultural values, beliefs, language, customs, and social identities influence the way people communicate in an increasingly interconnected world. It emphasizes that successful intercultural communication requires awareness, sensitivity, and respect for cultural differences. The text examines key topics including definitions of culture and communication, cultural perceptions, verbal and nonverbal communication, language barriers, cultural values, identity formation, stereotypes, prejudice, intercultural conflict, immigration, acculturation, globalization, and communication in multicultural societies. It also discusses comparative cultural patterns, gender and family issues, and the influence of media and technology on intercultural interactions. Through real-life examples, case studies, photographs, and discussion exercises, the book encourages readers to develop effective communication skills in diverse social and professional settings. Suitable for students of communication, sociology, anthropology, international business, education, tourism, and public administration, the book combines theoretical foundations with practical applications. It serves as an essential resource for understanding cultural diversity and developing competence in global communication.
650			_aCommunication and culture.
650			_aCross-cultural studies.
650			_aIntercultural communication.
650			_aInternational communication.
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