Bøger af Jane Jackson

This fully updated third edition of Introducing Language and Intercultural Communication provides an accessible, lively introduction for students who are new to the study of intercultural communication, with special attention devoted to the language dimension.Incorporating real-life examples from around the world and drawing on current research, this text argues against cultural stereotyping and instead provides students with a skill-building framework to enhance understanding of the complexities of language use and intercultural communication in diverse settings. Readers will learn to become more attuned to power relations and the ways in which a complex mix of internal and external factors can influence language choice/attitudes, the intercultural communication process, and intercultural relationship building.Features new to this edition include: 'Pause and reflect' boxes and images throughout each chapter that encourage meaning making and connections between theories and practice Dialogues and student accounts of intercultural experience that link theories with real-life applications Discussion questions, journal jumpstarts, and suggested activities at the end of each chapter to engage students and provide a more interactive experience New material that takes account of key social, cultural, and political events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the refugee crisis, the climate emergency, and the rise of populism Updated theoretical constructs that reflect recent developments in this area of study such as criticality and reflexivity in intercultural communication Refreshed references and glossary to enhance understanding of key terms and concepts Revised and updated Instructor Resources including recommended resources on intercultural pedagogy, sample course schedules and assignments, in-depth chapter-specific resources, and a test bank Revised and updated student resources including suggested readings and links to online resources, key terms per chapter, e-flash cards, study quizzes, and a glossary This is the essential textbook for introductory courses in language and intercultural communication within Applied Linguistics and Communication studies.

The Routledge Handbook of Language and Intercultural Communication provides a comprehensive historical survey of language and intercultural communication studies with a critical assessment of past and present theory, research, and practice, as well as an insight into future directions.Drawing on the expertise of leading scholars from different parts of the world, this second edition offers updated chapters by returning authors and many new contributions on a broad range of topics, including reflexivity and criticality, translanguaging, and social justice in relation to intercultural communication.With an emphasis on contemporary, critical perspectives, this handbook showcases the varied range of issues, perspectives, and approaches that characterise this increasingly important field in today's globalised world.Offering 34 chapters with examples from a variety of languages and international settings, this handbook is an indispensable resource for students and scholars working in the fields of intercultural communication, applied linguistics, TESOL/ TEFL, and communication studies.

This book is based on the premise that student sojourners and educators can benefit from a deeper understanding of the language, identity, and cultural factors that impact on the development of intercultural communicative competence and intercultural personhood.