Preface PART Ⅰ Foundation 1 Introduction to Intercultural Communication Why Study Intercultural Communication? Technological Development Globalization of the Economy Widespread Population Migrations Development of Multiculturalism A Short History of Intercultural Communication The Chronological Development of Intercultural Communication Study The Content of Intercultural Communication Study Outline of the Textbook Recap Rethink Questions for Discussion 2 Communication and Culture The Communication Process Communication Defined Characteristics of Communication A Model of Communication The Nature of Culture Culture Defined Functions of Culture Characteristics of Culture Intercultural Communication Forms of Intercultural Communication Recap Rethink Questions for Discussion 3 Cultural Perception and Values PART Ⅱ Context 4 Language and Culture 5 Nonverbal Communication and Culture PART Ⅲ Interaction 6 Intercultural Relationship Development 7 Intercultural Conflict Management 8 Intercultural Adaptation 9 Listening between Co-Cultures PART Ⅳ Application 10 Cultural Diversty and Multiculturalism 11 Intercultural Communication Competence 12 Intercural Training PART Ⅴ Ethical Issues and the TFuture 13 TEthics and the TFuture of Intercultural Communication References Index