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Exploring Intercultural Communication

Language in Action
By Zhu Hua
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Exploring Intercultural Communication examines the crucial role of language in interactions between cultures, emphasising the complex relationship between cultural diversity and language use. This updated edition expands on topics such as symbolic power, communicative turbulence, conversational inequality, stereotypes, racism, and discussions of nationality and ethnicity, alongside the influence of technology on intercultural exchanges. Illustrated with global examples across various genres, it serves as an essential resource for students in applied linguistics, TESOL, education, and communication studies.
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This book is ideal for students of language, applied linguistics, TESOL, education, and communication studies seeking a comprehensive understanding of intercultural communication dynamics and practical applications.

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Exploring Intercultural Communication investigates the role of language in intercultural communication, paying particular attention to the interplay between cultural diversity and language practice.

This second edition increases and updates the coverage on emerging key topics, including symbolic power, communicative turbulence, conversational inequality, stereotypes, racism, nationality and ethnicity talk, and the impact and role of technology in intercultural communication.

Including global examples from a range of genres, this book is an indispensable resource for students taking language and intercultural communication modules within applied linguistics, TESOL, education, or communication studies courses.

Series: Routledge Introductions to Applied Linguistics

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The book offers a clear and engaging introduction to intercultural communication, covering key environments like classrooms, workplaces, business, and family through real-world case studies and practical exercises. The second edition introduces new concepts such as "turbulence" in intercultural communication and incorporates updated references to recent developments. Praised for its detailed, lively style and useful activities, it appeals broadly to students worldwide.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781138066847

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 23 July 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Edition: 2nd edition

Illustration: 6 Tables, black and white; 10 Line drawings, black and white; 3 Halftones, black and white; 13 Illustrations, black and white

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 780g

Pages: 286

About the Author

Zhu Hua is Professor of Applied Linguistics and Communication at Birkbeck, University of London, UK. She has published extensively on multilingual and intercultural communication and child language. She is forum and reviews editor of Applied Linguistics and joint series editor of Routledge Language and Intercultural Communication Series and Cambridge Key Topics in Applied Linguistics Series.

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