Unit 1 An Introduction to Intercultural Communication（跨文化交际介绍）
1.1Definition
1.2The Scope/Contents
1.3The Development
1.4The Relationship Between IC and Other Disciplines
1.5The Importance of Studying IC
1.6The Approaches to Studying IC
Unit 2 Communication, Culture and Language（交际、文化与语言）
2.1Communication
2.2Culture
2.3Language
Unit 3 Language and Culture（语言与文化）
3.1Culture and Word Meanings： Denotation and Connotation
3.2Metaphor and Association (Animals, Plants and Colors)
3.3Taboos
3.4Euphemism
Unit 4 Cultural Values（文化价值观）
4.1Definition
4.2Types
4.3Characteristics
4.4A Comparative Study of Cultural Values Between China and
Englishspeaking Countries
4.5Examples of Specific Cultural Values Reflected in Languages
Unit 5 Thinking Patterns in the East and West（东西方思维模式）
5.1Differences in Thinking Patterns in the East and West
5.2Linguistic Differences Resulting from Thinking Patterns in the East
and West
5.3Difference of Discourse Patterns in the East and West
Unit 6 Verbal Communication（言语交际）
6.1Forms of Address
6.2Introduction
6.3Greeting
6.4Parting
6.5Gratitude
6.6Invitation
6.7Compliments
6.8Apology
6.9Making Phone Calls
Unit 7 Nonverbal Communication（非言语交际）
7.1Definition
7.2Classifications
7.3Functions
7.4A Comparison of Some Important Means of Nonverbal
Communication
Unit 8 Social Customs and Interactions（社会习俗及社会交往）
8.1Traditional Chinese and Western Festivals
8.2Traditional Chinese and Western Diets
8.3Attitudes Towards Friendship in the US and China
8.4Chinese and Western Giftgiving/Gifttaking Customs
8.5“Lady First” in the West
8.6Conversational Topics in China and the West
Unit 9 Intercultural Business Negotiation（跨文化商务谈判）
9.1Negotiation
9.2Intercultural Business Negotiation
9.3A Comparison of Business Negotiation Styles Between East and West
Unit 10 Improving Intercultural Communication Competence
（提高跨文化交际能力）
10.1Intercultural Communication Competence
10.2Potential Problems in Intercultural Communication
10.3Ways to Improve Intercultural Communication Competence
Bibliography（参考文献）
Appendix I
Main Books and Websites for Intercultural Communication
（跨文化交际课程参考书目及网址）
Appendix II
Teaching Syllabus for Intercultural Communication
（跨文化交际课程教学大纲）
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