Intercultural Communication for English language Learners in Japan
| Author | Troy McConachy 著 Satoru Furuya 著 Chikako Sakurai 著 |
|---|---|
| Category |
Cultural Issues |
| Level |
Intermediate |
| TOEIC Level |
500~600 |
| Release Date | 2017/04/01 |
| ISBN | 9784523178460 |
| Book Size・Number of Pages | B5・96 pages |
| Price | 2,420 yen (incl. tax) |
| Number of Units | 13 |
| Materials | Downloadable Audio Files/CD |
| Teacher’s Materials | ●Teacher's Manual（including Japanese translation/Work Sheets/Vocabulary Tests/Mini Tests) ●Teacher's Audio CD 〈Others〉 Teacher's Manual Data（PDF/Word),Text Data (Word),Reading Part(Word),Work Sheets/Vocabulary Tests/Mini Tests(Word) |
| Stocks | 〇 |
Intercultural Communication for English Language Learners in Japan is specifically designed to help university students think about the relationships between language and culture and some of the important aspects of human psychology that influence the process of intercultural communication. This book takes a unique interdisciplinary approach by drawing on and packaging concepts and theories from fields such as social psychology, linguistics, anthropology, and intercultural communication studies in a way that is accessible and relatable to students in Japan. Activities support the development of students’ comprehension skills and also their ability to reflect on cultural and intercultural issues more effectively. The book constantly encourages students to move beyond stereotypes and develop insight into the complex dynamics of intercultural communication in this interconnected world.
Key Features and Functions
＊13 units with readings on important issues, concepts, and theories relevant to intercultural communication, such as communication style, speech acts, stereotyping, and much more
＊Vocabulary exercises target academic vocabulary useful for discussing and writing about intercultural communication
＊Comprehension questions allow students to be confident in their basic understanding of the key concepts and theories
＊Analytical discussion questions help students reflect on cultural and intercultural issues in relation to their own knowledge and experience
＊User-friendly Teacher’s Manual provides Japanese translations of readings and answer keys to activities
Unit 2: English for Intercultural Communication
Unit 3: Important Features of Human Communication
Unit 4: The Concept of Culture
Unit 5: Language and Thought
Unit 6: Communication Styles
Unit 7: Human Psychology and Communication
Unit 8: Speech Acts across Cultures
Unit 9: Stereotypes and Intercultural Communication
Unit 10: Cultural Accommodation in Intercultural Communication
Unit 11: Intercultural Communication in Higher Education
Unit 12: Study Abroad and Intercultural Adaptation
Unit 13: Intercultural Competence for the Future
