Preface
Chapter 1 An Overview of Intercultural Communication
1．1 Terminologies and Definitions about IC
1．2 The Birth of Intercultural Communication as a Field of Study
1．3 Intercultural Communication as a Multi-disciplinary Field of Study
l．4 What Is Studied in Intercultural Communication?
1．5 The Theories of Intercultural Communications
1．6 Intercultural Communication Study in China
1．7 Pervasiveness of Intercultural Communication
Further Reading Importance of Intercultural Communication
Questions for Thought
References and Related Websites

Chapter 2 Culture
2．1 Definitions of Culture
2．2 The Dominant Culture
2．3 Co-Culture
2．4 Elements of Culture
2．5 Characteristics of Culture
2．6 The Basic Functions of Culture
2．7 Diverse Cultural Patterns
Further Reading What Cultures Teach
Questions for Thought
References and Related Websites

Chapter 3 Communication
3．1 Defining Communication
3．2 Characteristics of Communication
3．3 Different Types of Communication
3．4 Different Models of Communication
3．5 Elements of Communication
3．6 Functions of Communication
Further Reading Communication for Those Who Work at It
Questions for Thought
References and Related Websites

Chapter 4 Language and Culture
4．1 Language and Cross-cultural Communication
4．2 Language and Culture
4．3 Language，Representation，Power and Inequality Concept
4．4 Conclusion：Language，Culture and Thought
Further Reading Language and Culture
Questions for Thought
References and Related Websites

Chapter 5 Religion
5．1 Understanding Religion
5．2 Six Major Religious Traditions
Further Reading Freedom of Religious Belief in China
Questions for Thought
References and Related Websites

Chapter 6 Cultural Influences on Architecture
6．1 Architecture in Western Countries
6．2 Architecture in China
Further Reading The Basic Concepts of Feng Shui
Questions for Thought
References and Related Websites

Chapter 7 Nonverbal Communication
7．1 Definitions of Nonverbal Communication
7．2 Functions of Nonverbal Communication
7．3 Characteristics of Nonverbal Communication
7．4 Classifications of Nonverbal Communication
Further Reading Defining Nonverbal Communication
Questions for Thought
References and Related Websites

Chapter 8 Blockings in Intercultural Communication
8．1 Potential Problems in Intercultural Communication
8．2 Culture Shock
Further Reading Global Village
Questions for Thought
References and Related Websites

Chapter 9 Competence of Intercultural Communication
9．1 Defining Intercultural Communication Competence
9．2 Components of Intercultural Communication Competence
9．3 Dimensions of Intercultural Communication Competence
9．4 Approaches to the Study of Intercultural Communication Competence
9．5 The BASICS of Intercultural Communication Competence
9．6 Improving Intercultural Communication
9．7 The Future of International Communication
Further Reading Is China Stuck in “Cultural Isolation”?
Questions for Thought
References and Related Websites

Chapter 10 Multiculturalism in the Context of Giobalization
10．1 Introduction to Globalization
10．2 The Impact of Globatization on Culture
10．3 Multiculturalism in the Context of Globalization
Further Reading Origin of “Multicultural”
Questions for Thought
References and Related Websites