Chapter 1 Culture, Communication & Intercultural Communication
I. Culture
II. Communication
III. Intercultural Communication
IV. Intercultural Business Communication
Chapter 2 Verbal Communication
I. Verbal Communication
II. Oral Communication
III. Written Communication
Chapter 3 Nonverbal Communication
I. Introduction to Nonverbal Communication
II. Body Language (Kinesics)
IlI. Eye Contact
IV. Body Touch
V. Paralanguage
VI. Spatial Language
VII. Temporal Language
Chapter 4 Cultural Values
I. Definition of Values
I1. Kluckhohn and Strodtbeck''s Value Orientations
III. Hofstede''s Dimensions of Cultural Values
IV. Comparison between Hofstede Scheme and Kluckhohn and Strodtbeck''s Scheme
V. Hall''s High-context and Low-context Orientation
Chapter 5 Culture Shock in Intercultural Communication
I. Definition & Causes of Culture Shock
II. Stages of Culture Shock
III. Symptoms of Culture Shock ~
IV. Strategies for Managing Culture Shock
Chapter 6 Business Etiquette & Social Customs
I. Introductions and Greetings
II. Social Etiquette
III. The 10 Basics of Business Etiquette
IV. Dressing Rules
V. Social Customs
VI. Humor, Superstitions and Taboos
VII. Etiquette of Other Countries
Chapter 7 Intercultural Business Negotiation
I. Definition of Negotiation
II. Framework for Intercultural Negotiation
III. Intercultural Negotiation Styles
IV. Phases of Negotiation
V. Cultural Variables in Business Negotiation
VI. Intercultural Negotiation Guidelines
Chapter 8 Intercultural Market Communication
I. Intercultural Brand Marketing
II. Intercultural Advertising
III. Cultural Factors Affecting Marketing and Advertising
Keys to the Exercises
Bibliography