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BOOK APPLICATION: UNDERSTANDING INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
Wilbur Medley
GLST650: Intercultural Communication
March 2024
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Contents
Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………….. 3
Lessons Learned ……………………………………………………………………………... 4
Chapter 5 What is Cultural Shock ………………………………………………….... 4
Chapter 6: What Is the Connection Between Verbal Communication and Culture ….. 5
Chapter 8: What Causes Us to Hold Biases Against Outgroups …………………….. 6
Chapter 10: What Are the Challenges in Developing an Intercultural-Intimate
Relationship ………………………………………………………………………….. 7
Chapter 12: How Can We Become Ethical Intercultural Communicators …………... 8
Conclusion …………………………………………………………………………………… 9
Bibliography ………………………………………………………………………………… 10
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Introduction:
Stella Ting-Toomey’s book “Understanding Intercultural Communication” probes into the
difficulties of communication across different cultures, stressing the importance of understanding
cultural differences to effectively navigate intercultural interactions. The thesis of the book
revolves around the idea that successful intercultural communication requires individuals to
