VIII. Approaches
to the study of ICC
Three Approaches: 1.the social science approach (sometimes called alist approach) 2. the interpretive approach 3. the critical approach
Communication Theories.
7. In the 1990s Theory construction and testing continues.
VII. The nature of the study of ICC:
Interdisciplinary:
1. Linguists : Edward Sapir and Benjamin Whorf and their hypothesis :the Edward Sapir-Whorf hypothesis(萨丕 Sapirhypothesis(萨丕 尔 沃尔夫假设 ) 2. Anthropologists Edward Hall and his works: The Silent Language 3. Psychologists : Gordon Allport and his classic study, The Nature of prejudice
INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
"People fail to get along because they fear each other; They fear each other because they don't know each other; They don't know each other because they have not communicated with each other." Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
IV. Course expectations/tasks
1.Preview the text :Looking up the new words and expressions before class; Prepare what the teacher has asked you to do. 2.Take an active part in class discussions and performances. 3. Choose and read two recommended textbooks on intercultural communication - one in Chinese and one in English. Books Recommended: [1] Ron Scollon Suzanne Wong Scollon :Intercultural Communication: A Discourse Approach , 外语教学与研究出版社，2000* 外语教学与研究出版社，2000* [2] 贾玉新：《跨文化交际学》，上海外语教育出版社，1997 贾玉新：《跨文化交际学》，上海外语教育出版社，1997 [3] 林大津：《跨文化交际研究》，福建人民出版社， 1996 林大津：《跨文化交际研究》 [4] 胡文仲：《文化与交际》，外语教学与研究出版社，1997 胡文仲：《文化与交际》，外语教学与研究出版社，1997
III. Plan.
1.Required Textbook :Communication Between Cultures (Third Edition)By Larry A. Samovar Richard E. Porter Lisa A. Stefani 2000 2. Time schedule: 36 periods in one term. 1).Introduction to Intercultural Communication ;4periods 2).Part I Communication and Culture; 8 periods 3).Part II The Influence of Culture ; 8 periods 4).Part III From Theory of Practice; 8 periods 5).Part IV Knowledge into Action; 8 periods 3. Evaluation will be based on: 1)Attendance and participation. 2)Project presentation and handout (the required essay ). (the 3)Final examination.
Welcome
Welcome to the class of intercultural communication course!! In this course, we are all learners and teachers. Your experiences and capacities are valuable resources for me. Respect for yourself and others is an essential ingredient in creating a positive learning environment. I look forward to working with you to create this kind of learning environment.
V. Introduction to the textbook
Synopsis This textbook gives you an understanding and appreciation of different cultures and provides you with the practical skills for improving your communication with people from other cultures. It provides excellent motivation for you through numerous compelling examples that force them to examine your own assumptions and cultural biases. Structure The book is divided into four interrelated parts, including 10 chapters: (Look at P.F28) Part I introduces the study of communication and culture(Chapter1-2);
I. Importance of studying ICC
To behave as “good citizens” in the global citizens” village it is important for us to cultivate sufficient intercultural awareness; to achieve communicative competence; to competence; study ICC.
II. Course Objectives/purposes
The specific course objectives are as follows: 1. To acquire knowledge related to ICC (terminologies and definitions) ； 2. To develop skills that will increase your intercultural communication competence； 3. To understand how communication processes differ among cultures； 4.To cultivate the ability to study and explore the issues concerning intercultural communication .
Structure
The book is divided into four interrelated parts, including 10 chapters: (Look at P.F28) Part I introduces the study of communication and culture(Chapter1-2); Part II examines cultural patterns of behavior and then looks at the deep structures as the basic roots of cultural behavior( Chapter3-4) Part III puts the theory of intercultural communication into practice;(Chapter5-9); Part IV is concerned with the improvement of intercultural communication skills(Chapter10).
2.In 2.In 1959 : The publication of the Silent Language by the American cultural anthropologist, Edward T.Hall marked the emergence of ICC. 3.In 1966: ICC was regarded as curriculum in the US. 4. In 1970: ICC was recognized as an independent area of study by the International Communication Association (国际传播学会) 国际传播学会) 5. In 1972: The first international conference on intercultural communication was held in Japan. 6. In 1983 : Gudykunst ,American well known scholar in ICC, edited the first text on intercultural communication theory, Intercultural