Unit 1 Culture, Communication and Intercultural Communication
Warm-up
1.1 Culture
1.1.1 Introduction
1.1.2 Defining Culture
1.1.3 Characteristics of Culture
1.1.4 Conclusion
1.2 Communication
1.2.1 Introduction
1.2.2 Defining Communication and Its Characteristics
1.2.3 Relationship Between Communication and Culture
1.3 Intercultural Communication
1.3.1 Introduction
1.3.2 Defining Intercultural Communication
1.3.3 Elements of Intercultural Communication
1.3.4 Challenges of Studying Intercultural Communication
Exercises
Further Reading
Understanding Intercultural Competence
How Do Intercultural Relationships Work
Unit 2 Cultural Differences and Worldview
Warm-up
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Cultural Diversity
2.3 Cultural Differences
2.4 Worldview
2.4.1 Worldview and Religion
2.4.2 Similarities and Differences Among Religions
Exercises
Further Reading
Worldview and Culture (Africana Studies)
Unit 3 Cultural Values
Warm-up
3.1 Introduction to Cultural Values
3.2 Hofstede's Value Dimensions
3.2.1 Power Distance
3.2.2 Individualism Versus Collectivism
3.2.3 Uncertainty Avoidance
3.2.4 Masculinity-Femininity
3.2.5 Long- and Short-Term Orientation
3.2.6 Indulgence Versus Restraint
3.3 Kluckhohn and Strodtbeck's Value Orientations
3.3.1 Human Nature Orientation
3.3.2 Person Nature Orientation
3.3.3 Time Orientation
3.3.4 Activity Orientation
3.3.5 Relational (Social) Orientation
3.4 Hall's High-Context and Low-Context Orientation
3.4.1 High-Context
3.4.2 Low-Context
Exercises
Further Reading
Values Studies: History and Concepts
Etic and Emic Approaches
Unit 4 Verbal Communication
Unit 5 Nonverbal Communication
Unit 6 Intercultural Adaptation
Unit 7 Military Protocol and Etiquette
Unit 8 Introduction to Top Militaries of the World
Unit 9 Laws and Regulations in Military Exchange and Cooperation
