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Book Synopsis: “One of the best textbooks in intercultural communication for undergraduate students”—Mo Bahk, California State University, San Bernardino How does the Syrian refugee crisis, the election of Donald Trump, and the increasing number of “walls” being built to control immigration affect our ability to communicate and function across ? The highly anticipated Ninth Edition of An Introduction to Intercultural Communication prepares today’s students to successfully navigate our increasingly global community by integrating major current events into essential communication skills and concepts. To spark student interest, award-winning professor and best-selling author Fred E. Jandt offers unique insights into intercultural communication, at home and abroad, through an emphasis on history, culture, and popular media. Each chapter integrates material on social media, as well as extensive new examples from recent international news and events. Throughout the text, Jandt reinforces the important roles that our own stories, personal experiences, and self-reflection play in building our intercultural understanding and competence. New to the Ninth EditionNew material on religion and identity, gender identity, and gender expression enables readers to explore the most current coverage on modern theories. Focus on Skills boxes have been expanded to include more activities that provide students with additional practice of intercultural communication skills. Focus on Technology boxes illustrate the impact of the newest communication technology on intercultural encounters. The popular map program provide students with additional context for discussion of cultures and regions across the globe and dynamic data displays that are popular with students.
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Are you prepared to navigate our increasingly global community? The Ninth Edition of An Introduction to Intercultural Communication is the textbook that will equip you with the necessary skills to thrive in today's interconnected world. This highly acclaimed book, recommended by professors across universities, integrates major current events and explores their impact on our ability to communicate effectively.
Renowned professor and bestselling author, Fred E. Jandt, brings unique insights into intercultural communication, both at home and abroad. By emphasizing history, culture, and popular media, Jandt captures the attention of students and sparks their curiosity. With the integration of social media and recent international news and events, he reinforces the importance of our own stories, personal experiences, and self-reflection in building intercultural understanding and competence.
What sets the Ninth Edition apart is its focus on modern theories surrounding religion and identity, gender identity, and gender expression. By delving into these topics, readers gain a comprehensive understanding of the most up-to-date coverage. Additionally, the expanded Focus on Skills boxes provide students with practical activities to practice their intercultural communication skills, ensuring they are fully prepared for real-life encounters.
Technology has revolutionized the way we communicate, and An Introduction to Intercultural Communication keeps up with these advancements. The book includes Focus on Technology boxes that illustrate the impact of the latest communication technologies on intercultural encounters. Through dynamic displays and a comprehensive map program, students are provided with additional context for discussing cultures and regions across the globe.
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