ABSTRACT

The Routledge Handbook of Language and Intercultural Communication constitutes a comprehensive introduction to the multidisciplinary field of intercultural communication, drawing on the expertise of leading scholars from diverse backgrounds. The Handbook is structured in five sections and covers historical perspectives, core issues and topics, and new debates in the field, with a particular focus on the language dimension. Among the key themes addressed are: the foundation of intercultural communication; core themes and issues; putting intercultural communication theory into practice; new debates and future directions. The Handbook includes an introduction and overview by the editor, which provides readers with an indication of the focus of each section and chapter.

The Routledge Handbook of Language and Intercultural Communication is the ideal resource for advanced undergraduates and postgraduate students of applied linguistics, TESOL/TEFL and communication studies.

chapter |13 pages

Introduction and overview

part |1 pages

Understanding intercultural transitions: from adjustment to acculturation

part |1 pages

SECTION III Theory into practice: towards intercultural (communicative) competence and citizenship

part |1 pages

SECTION IV Language and intercultural communication in context

chapter 25|13 pages

Second language teacher education

chapter 28|15 pages

Education abroad

chapter 29|17 pages

Business and management education

chapter 30|14 pages

Professional and workplace settings

chapter 33|14 pages

Legal contexts

chapter 34|14 pages

Tourism

part |1 pages

SECTION V New debates and future directions