Beyond Language
Cross Cultural Communication
2nd Edition
Published on 1. December 1992
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-0-13-094855-7 (ISBN)
Description
This reading and discussion text helps students understand and adapt to cultural differences and values when communicating with speakers of American English.
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01/1982
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Content
Preface
Acknowledgements
To the Teacher
Cross-Cultural Term and Principles
1 Cross-Cultural Contact with Americans
Pre-Reading Exercises
Reading Text
Comprehension Questions
Discussion Questions
Vocabulary Exercises
Conversational Activities
2 Cross-Cultural Conflict and Adjustment
Pre-Reading Exercises
Reading Text
Comprehension Questions
Discussion Questions
Vocabulary Exercises
Conversational Activities
3 Verbal Communication: The Way People Speak
Pre-Reading Exercises
Reading Text
Comprehension Questions
Discussion Questions
Vocabulary Exercises
Conversational Activities
Cultural Notes
4 Nonverbal Communication: Speaking Without Words
Pre-Reading Exercises
Reading Text
Comprehension Questions
Discussion Questions
Vocabulary Exercises
Conversational Activities
Cultural Notes
5 Relationships: Friends and Acquaintances
Pre-Reading Exercises
Reading Text
Comprehension Questions
Discussion Questions
Vocabulary Exercises
Conversational Activities
Cultural Notes
6 Family: Types and Traditions
Pre-Reading Exercises
Reading Text
Comprehension Questions
Discussion Questions
Vocabulary Exercises
Conversational Activities
Cultural Notes
7 Education: Values and Expectations
Pre-Reading Exercises
Reading Text
Comprehension Questions
Discussion Questions
Vocabulary Exercises
Conversational Activities
Cultural Notes
8 Work: Practices and Attitudes
Pre-Reading Exercises
Reading Text
Comprehension Questions
Discussion Questions
Vocabulary Exercises
Conversational Activities
Cultural Notes
Endnotes
Bibliography
About the Authors
Acknowledgements
To the Teacher
Cross-Cultural Term and Principles
1 Cross-Cultural Contact with Americans
Pre-Reading Exercises
Reading Text
Comprehension Questions
Discussion Questions
Vocabulary Exercises
Conversational Activities
2 Cross-Cultural Conflict and Adjustment
Pre-Reading Exercises
Reading Text
Comprehension Questions
Discussion Questions
Vocabulary Exercises
Conversational Activities
3 Verbal Communication: The Way People Speak
Pre-Reading Exercises
Reading Text
Comprehension Questions
Discussion Questions
Vocabulary Exercises
Conversational Activities
Cultural Notes
4 Nonverbal Communication: Speaking Without Words
Pre-Reading Exercises
Reading Text
Comprehension Questions
Discussion Questions
Vocabulary Exercises
Conversational Activities
Cultural Notes
5 Relationships: Friends and Acquaintances
Pre-Reading Exercises
Reading Text
Comprehension Questions
Discussion Questions
Vocabulary Exercises
Conversational Activities
Cultural Notes
6 Family: Types and Traditions
Pre-Reading Exercises
Reading Text
Comprehension Questions
Discussion Questions
Vocabulary Exercises
Conversational Activities
Cultural Notes
7 Education: Values and Expectations
Pre-Reading Exercises
Reading Text
Comprehension Questions
Discussion Questions
Vocabulary Exercises
Conversational Activities
Cultural Notes
8 Work: Practices and Attitudes
Pre-Reading Exercises
Reading Text
Comprehension Questions
Discussion Questions
Vocabulary Exercises
Conversational Activities
Cultural Notes
Endnotes
Bibliography
About the Authors