Exploring intercultural communication: language in action

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Routledge Introductions to Applied Linguistics is a series of introductory level textbooks covering the core topics in Applied Linguistics, primarily designed for those beginning postgraduate studies, or taking an introductory MA course as well as advanced undergraduates. Titles in the series are also ideal for language professionals returning to academic study. The books take an innovative 'practice to theory' approach, with a 'back-to-front' structure. This leads the reader from real-world pr…

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Full title :Exploring intercultural communication : language in action / Zhu Hua.

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Publication Date:2013.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Taylor and Francis
Place of Publication:Hoboken
Language:eng
Publication Date:2013.

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10.3 'The geography of thought': culture influences thought independent of language.

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Description:1 online resource (501 pages).

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9781136029844, 1136029842, 9781136029769, 1136029761, 9780415585507, 0415585503
oclc:ocn855970210
LC Classification:P94.7 .H83 2013eb
Dewey Decimal:303.482

Cover; Half Title; Routledge Introductions to Applied Linguistics; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; Acknowledgements; Permissions; Transcription conventions; Series editors' introduction; PART I Intercultural communication in everyday life: what are the practical concerns?; 1 Language classrooms; 1.1 Culture and language learning and teaching (Does learning a language mean learning a culture?); 1.2 Culture of learning (How many times do I need to practise?); 1.3 Multicultural classrooms (Why is she so quiet in the classroom?); 1.4 Chapter summary; 2 The workplace.

2.1 Meetings (Has anything been decided in the meeting?)2.2 Small talk (Haven't seen you for ages!); 2.3 Humour (I didn't get that!); 2.4 Chapter summary; 3 Business; 3.1 Advertising (Buy it, sell it, love it); 3.2 International business negotiation (Why do they talk a lot about nothing really?); 3.3 More language and communication matters (Dear Respected Mr Lin, How are you?); 3.4 Chapter summary; 4 Family; 4.1 Migrant families (I'm British on paper, but am I English?); 4.2 Intercultural couples (Can love speak without words?); 4.3 Chapter summary; 5 Study abroad and tourism.

5.1 Study abroad…

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