Handbook of Intercultural Communication

In today's globalized world of international contact and multicultural interaction, effective intercultural communication is increasingly seen as a pre-requisite for social harmony and organisational success. This handbook takes a "problem-solving" approach to the various issues that arise in real-life intercultural interaction. The editors have brought together experts from a range of disciplines, including linguistics, psychology and anthropology, to provide a multidisciplinary perspective on the field, whilst simultaneously anchoring it in Applied Linguistics. Key features: provides a state-of-the-art description of different areas in the context of intercultural communication presents a critical appraisal of the relevance of the field offers solutions for everyday language-related problems international handbook with contributions from renowned experts in the field

Auteur

Helga Kotthoff, Pädagogische Hochschule Freiburg, Freiburg/Br., Germany;Helen Spencer-Oatey , University of Warwick, UK.

Texte du rabat

The Handbooks of Applied Linguistics series is based on an understanding of Applied Linguistics as an inter- and transdisciplinary field of academic enquiry. Combining theoretical epistemes with empirical insights and practitioners expertise, Applied Linguistics identifies and analyses real-world problems in which language and communication are central issues. Based on the resulting knowledge, Applied Linguistics is in a strong position to contribute to sustainably solving such real-world problems. The Handbooks of Applied Linguistics provide a state-of-the-art description of established and emerging areas of Applied Linguistics. Each volume gives an overview of the field, explains most important traditions and their findings, identifies the gaps in current research, and discusses perspectives for future directions.

Résumé

"Dieser State-of-the-art-Band gliedert ein schwer überschaubares multidisziplinäres Gebiet, formuliert Vorschläge für weitere mögliche Theoriebildung und Forschungsrichtungen, bietet Lösungen zu Problemen und regt zu weiteren Reflexionen an, wodurch er eine gute Aufnahme bei Forschern, Praktikern und Studierenden finden kann."
Maria Balaskó in: Info DaF 2/3/2011