Chapter 1 Communication and Culture Ⅰ Warm-up: Look and Say Ⅱ Basics of Communication A. Communication: Broad Types and Essential Elements B. Communication: Definition and Components C. Communication: Characteristics Ⅲ Understanding Culture A. Culture: Too Familiar to Be Noticed B. Culture: Definition C. Culture: Elements D. Culture: Characteristics Ⅳ Communication and Culture A. Communication: Culture Bound B. Communication: High-context and Low-context REVISION TASKS Chapter 2 Intercultural Communication Ⅰ Warm-up : Read and Say Ⅱ Intercultural Communication A. Intercultural Communication: Definition and Levels B. Intercultural Commnunication: Importance and Difficulties Ⅲ Overview REVISION TASKS Chapter 3 The Hidden Core of Culture Ⅰ Warm-up: Read and Say Ⅱ Understanding the Core of Culture Ⅲ Recognizing Key Elements in the Core of Culture A. The Axial Age and the Different Cultural Spirits B. Worldviews C. Holistic vs. Dualistic Wofldviews D. Values: Definition E. Values: Types F. Values: Characteristics Ⅳ Instruments Comparing Cultural Values A. Kluckhohn's Value Orientations B. Hofstede's Value Dimensions Ⅴ Study of Specific Cultural Values REVISION TASKS Chapter 4 Verbal Communication Ⅰ Warm-up: Read and Say Ⅱ Understanding Language Ⅲ Language and Culture A. The Influence of Language on Culture B. The Influence of Culture on Language C. Styles of Discourse D. Discourse Patterns and Thought Patterns REVISION TASKS Chapter 5 Nonverbal Communiction Ⅰ Warm-up: Look and Say Ⅱ Understanding Nonverbal Communication A. Nonverbal Communication: Definition ……
