Intercultural Communication

An up-to-date introduction to a developing field of linguisticsThrough increased migration, tourism and global media, people with different cultural and linguistic backgrounds are in contact now more than ever before. This textbook will explore the impact of this globalisation on intercultural communication as it contributes to knowledge of the field.Key questions are raised and as the theories central to the topic are explored. Discourse analysis and anthropological linguistics are used to highlight cultural identity as a discursive construct. The text also focuses on languages and language varieties, demonstrating these are crucial to understanding intercultural communication.Why do students need it?A combination of new-thinking and course-adapted design, including exercises and further reading lists, will provide students with everything they need to know about communication around the world.Key Features:*A fresh approach to an expanding field of studies*Reader-friendly with conversational style*Structured for courses: each chapter includes learning objectives, key points, exercises and further reading suggestions*International case studiesMcelligott is the author of 'Intercultural Communication', published 2011 under ISBN 9780748632848 and ISBN 0748632840.