跨文化商务交际（第2版）

Chapter 1 Communication： An Intercultural Perspective
I. Basics of Human Communication
1. Needs and Purposes for Communication
2. Definition of Communication
3. The Scope and Classification of Communication
4. The Process of Communication
II. Business Communication
1. Defining Business Communication
2. Internal and External Communication
3. Formal and Informal Communication
4. The Role of Communication in Business
III. Intercultural Communication
1. Defining the Terms
2. Intercultural Communication as a Phenomenon
3. Intercultural Communication as a Discipline
IV. Learning Intercultural Business Communication
1. The Importance of Learning IBC
2. The Complexity in Learning IBC
3. Intercultural Communication Competence
Key Terms
Summary
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Chapter 2 Understanding Cultures and Their Values
I. The Nature of Culture
1. Definitions of Culture
2. Characteristics of Culture
II. The Basics of Cultural Values
1. Definition of Value
2. Priorities of Cultural Values
III. Understanding Cultural Patterns
1. Kluckholn and Strodtbeck's Value Orientations
2. Hofstede-Bond's Value Dimensions
3. The GLOBE Study
4. Hall's High-and Low-Context Orientation
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Chapter 3 Comprehending Verbal Communication
I. The Basics of Language
1. Language Variations
2. Moving Between Languages
3. The Relationship Between Language and Culture
II. Meanings of Words
1. Denotational Meanings and Connotational Meanings
2. Comparing Chinese and English Word Meanings
III. Speech Acts and Politeness Across Cultures
1. Pragmatic Rules and Politeness
2. Comparing Chinese and English Speech Acts
IV. Discourse Pattern Across Cultures
1. Cultural Thought Patterns （CTPs）
2. Comparing Chinese and English Discourse Patterns
V. Verbal Styles
1. Characteristics of Verbal Styles
2. Comparing Chinese and English Verbal Styles
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Chapter 4 Perceiving Nonverbal Communication
Chapter 5 Intercultural Business Writing
Chapter 6 Intercultural Business Etiquette and Protocol
Chapter 7 Intercultural Business Negotiation
Chapter 8 Intercultural Marketing Communication
Chapter 9 Intercultural Issues in MNXS
Key to Exercises
Bibligraphy
Key Terms