An Introduction to Intercultural Communication: Identities in a Global Community Fourth Edition

by Fred E. Jandt

The Fourth Edition of Fred Jandt′s text An Introduction to Intercultural Identities in a Global Community challenges students to develop cultural competency by developing an understanding of how we perceive and react to cultural rules – not only those of others, but also our own. Going beyond an "American" assessment of the field, this textbook assumes that no culture is privileged over another, be that culture from across the globe or a subculture or subgroup around the corner. Issues of identity, nationality, assimilation, and inter-group relations promote appreciation of diversity among people. An Introduction to Intercultural Communication is intended for introductory courses in Intercultural Communication and related topics. A new accompanying reader, Intercultural A Global Reader, is also available and can be used alone or in conjunction with An Introduction to Intercultural Communication.          

Genres: Nonfiction

480 pages, Paperback

First published July 21, 2003

Reviews

[Devera C · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 Stars - in regards to a textbook, this was very interesting and enthralling. If you have the opportunity to take a class that uses this textbook, it comes highly recommended.

[Gamze Golden · Rating 3 out of 5]

An average textbook.

[Grant · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the more interesting textbooks I've read.

[Travis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not a bad good, the class way pretty good too.

[Brittney LaHayne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great class and textbook I think everyone could benefit from!

[Jeremy Kamp · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a good informative book that went well with the class. gave a good view on the cultures of the world and what one can do to improve relationships with those from different cultures than yourself. make me think about how to communicate effectively with people that i know and see weekly from different cultures. good book overall, especially to those who want to go traveling and see other cultures.