Different Realities

Adventures in Intercultural Communication

Author Joseph Shaules
Jyuri Abe
Category Reading
Communication
Level Intermediate
Advanced
TOEIC Level 400~500
500~600
Release Date 2007/04/01
ISBN 9784523175650
Book Size・Number of Pages B5・106 pages
Price 2,200 yen (incl. tax)
Number of Units 12
Materials Downloadable Audio Files/CD
Teacher’s Materials ●Teacher's Manual(including Japanese translation) 〈Others〉 Teacher's Manual Data(PDF),Text Data (Word)
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What is culture? How is it acquired? How does our own cultural background affect our dealings with others? How are culture and values connected? Different Realities takes up these and other vital questions with a view to raising student awareness and improving intercultural understanding-and avoiding misunderstanding. Even more relevant today than when it first came out, this ever-popular text gives students exactly what it promises-an adventure in international communication.

Chapter 1: Culture and Identity
Chapter 2: Hidden Culture
Chapter 3: Stereotypes
Chapter 4: Words, Words, Words
Chapter 5: Communication without Words
Chapter 6: Diversity
Chapter 7: Perception
Chapter 8: Communication Styles (1)
Chapter 9: Communication Styles (2)
Chapter 10: Values
Chapter 11: Deep Culture (Beliefs and Values)
Chapter 12: Culture Shock

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