Cross-Cultural and Intercultural Communication
- William B. Gudykunst - California State University, Fullerton, USA, California State University, USA
Cultural Studies (General) | Intercultural Communication | Social & Cultural Anthropology
In two parts which students found quite useful. Their preference was part two, intercultural communication they felt this was very informative and useful to their studies, some students felt it was quite limited
Gudykunst's work deals with all the key issue of Cross-Cultural and Intercultural Communication. A must for students. Looks at methodological issues in order to conduct and test theories.
Gudykunst's Handbook of International and Intercultural Communicaiton has become a classic reader for students specialised in the field. This volume repoduces the chapters on multicultural and intercultural communication, and as such is essential course reading which is both accessible and comprehensive.
William Gudykunst´s book offers a variety of topics that are linked with this new and emerging topic of communication science. The authors explain the basic theories and show how intercultural communication competence can be gained. This combination of theoretical background and practical examples makes it a good
resource for students of communications studies.