Theories of Intercultural Communication I

"This is the first of two articles on theories of intercultural communication in the United States. In this article, I begin by discussing the development of theories of intercultural communication in the United States and examining issues in theorizing about intercultural communication. Following this I review theories which integrate culture into communication theories, theories of cultural variability in communication, and intergroup/intercultural theories focusing on effective communication. In the second article, I examine intergroup/ intercultural theories that focus on accommodation, identity management, communication networks, and acculturation/adjustment to new cultures. I conclude the second article by examining issues in the future theorizing about intercultural communication with an emphasis on developing indigenous theories in China." [Information des Anbieters]