Chapter 1 Concept of Intercultural Communication

1.1 The nature of culture

1.1.1 Defining culture

1.1.2 Culture and its elements

1.1.3 Functions of culture

1.1.4 Characteristics of culture

1.2 Culture and communication

1.2.1 Defining communication

1.2.2 Culture and language

1.2.3 Culture and verbal communication

1.2.4 Culture and nonverbal communication

1.2.5 Culture differences in communication

1.3 Intercultural Communication

1.3.1 Defining intercultural communication

1.3.2 Elements of intercultural communication

1.3.3 Forms of Intercultural Communication

1.3.4 Characteristics of intercultural communication

1.3.5 Intercultural communication effectiveness

Chapter 2 Intercultural Communication Competence

2.1 Defining intercultural communication competence

2.2 Components of communication competence

2.3 Effective and appropriate communication

2.3.1 Effectiveness

2.3.2 Appropriateness

2.4 Problems in intercultural communication

2.4.1 Culture shock

2.4.2 Stereotypes

2.4.3 Ethnocentrism

2.4.4 Prejudice

2.5 Approaches to improve intercultural communication competence

2.5.1 Develop intercultural sensitivity

2.5.2 Cultivate a nonjudgmental attitude

2.5.3 Improve intercultural communication skills

2.5.4 Build a third culture

Chapter 3 Cultural Elements in Academic Writing

3.1 Thinking Mode

3.1.1 Image Thinking vs. Abstract Thinking

3.1.2 Spiral Thinking vs. Linear Thinking

3.1.3 Synthetic Thinking vs. Analytical Thinking

3.2 Pattern of Discourse

3.2.1 Discourse Coherence

3.2.2 Textual Pattern

Chapter 4 Outline of Academic Writings

4.1 Defining Academic Writing

4.1.1 Academic writing is writing done by scholars for other scholars

4.1.2 Academic writing is devoted to topics and questions that are of interest to the academic community

4.1.3 Academic writing should present the reader with an informed argument

4.2 Types of Academic Writing

4.2.1 Different types of Lun Wen

4.2.2 Different kinds of academic writing

4.2.3 Different forms of essays

4.3 Structure of Academic Writing

4.3.1 Title page

4.3.2 Outline(optional)

4.3.3 Abstract

4.3.4 Acknowledgements(optional)

4.3.5 Table of Contents

4.3.6 Text of the paper

4.3.7 Notes(optional)

4.3.8 Works cited

4.3.9 Appendix(optional)

4.4 General Academic Wriring

4.5 Formal Academic Writing

4.6 Social Science and Humanities Academic Writing

4.7 Natural Science Academic Writing

4.8 How to Write Diploma,Master or PhD Dissertation(Thesis)

Chapter 5 Academic Writing

5.1 Title,Author and Affiliation

5.1.1 Title

5.1.2 Author

5.1.3 Affiliation

5.2 Abstract and Keywords

5.2.1 Abstract

5.2.2 Keywords

5.3 Review of Literature and Introduction

5.3.1 Review of Literature

5.3.2 Introduction

5.4 Methods

5.4.1 Papers of Theoretical Nature

5.4.2 Papers of Experimental Nature

5.5 Results

5.5.1 Presentation

5.5.2 Analysis

5.6 Discussion

5.7 Conclusion

5.8 References

5.9 Abbreviations,Footnotes and Endnotes

5.9.1 Abbreviation

5.9.2 Footnotes and Endnotes

5.10 Appendixes and Acknowledgements

Chapter 6 Academic Paper Publication

6.1 Classification of Academic Journals

6.1.1 Subject areas

6.1.2 Classification of Chinese Academic Journals

6.2 Academic Paper Publication in China and Abroad

6.2.1 Framework

6.2.2 Language

6.2.3 Format

6.3 Knowledge of Target Journals

6.4 Manuscript Submission

6.4.1 Sending the Manuscript to the Journal

6.4.2 Cover Letter

6.4.3 Statement of Authorship

6.5 Publication Charges

6.6 Contacts between Author and Editor

6.6.1 Query Letters

6.6.2 Cover Letters

6.6.3 Other Contacts

6.7 Procedures of Academic Paper Publication

6.7.1 Manuscript Submission

6.7.2 Receipt Acknowledgement

6.7.3 Manuscript Review

6.7.4 Acceptance and Correction

6.7.5 Publication and Reprints

Chapter 7 Legal Issues in Academic Writings

7.1 Intercultural Communication,Laws and Academic Writing

7.1.1 Law and culture

7.1.2 Law and intercultural communication

7.1.3 Law and academic writing

7.2 Intellectual Property Rights(IPR)and Copyrights

7.2.1 The IPR

7.2.2 The copyrights

7.2.3 An Overview and Ideas of IPR and Copyrights

7.2.4 Basic Conceptions about Copyrights

7.3 Copyrights and Academic Writing

7.3.1 Plagiarism

7.3.2 Referencing and Quotation

7.3.3 Some advice

Chapter 8 Preparing,Organizing and Attending an International Academic Conference

8.1 Preparatory Works before a Conference

8.1.1 Establishing Preparatory Committee

8.1.2 A Call for Papers

8.1.3 Conference Announcement

8.1.4 Conference Program

8.1.5 Letters of Invitation

8.1.6 Letters of Reply

8.2 Preparing to Attend an International Academic Conference

8.2.1 Obtaining Conference Information

8.2.2 Applying for Financial Support(or Assistance)

8.2.3 Letters of inquiry

8.2.4 Letters of acceptance and letters of declination

8.2.5 Cover Letter

8.3 Well-organized Chairing Works during a Conference

8.3.1 Delivering a Welcome Speech at the Opening Ceremony

8.3.2 Delivering a Closing Speech at the Closing Ceremony

8.4 Works after the conference

8.4.1 Letters of thanks

8.4.2 Conference summary

8.5 Various Etiquettes in International Academic Communication

8.5.1 Gift-giving Etiquettes in Different Cultures

8.5.2 Dining etiquette in different cultures

Chapter 9 Presentation at International Academic Conferences

9.1 Preparing the presentation

9.1.1 Format of making the preparation for the presentation

9.1.2 Types of speech delivery

9.2 Developing the presentation

9.2.1 Beginning the presentation

9.2.2 Developing the body section of the presentation

9.2.3 Ending the presentation

9.3 Delivering the presentation

9.3.1 Overcoming stage fright and building up confidence

9.3.2 Verbal use

9.3.3 Nonverbal language

9.3.4 Cultural differences

9.3.5 Voice control

9.3.6 Amending a slip of the tongue

9.4 Asking and answering questions

9.4.1 Asking the questions

9.4.2 Answering the questions

Chapter 10 Experiencing an International Academic Conference

10.1 Making effective contact with the organizers or sponsors of an international academic conference

10.1.1 Reading carefully the announcement of an international academic conference

10.1.2 Writing an abstract of your paper submitted to the conference

10.1.3 Waiting for a letter of invitation from the host or organizers of the meeting

10.1.4 Writing a letter of acceptance

10.1.5 Reading carefully the conference registration

10.2 Getting Prepared to Attend an International Academic Conference

10.2.1 Improving your English and nonverbal language

10.2.2 Having a knowledge of the target culture

10.2.3 Getting familiar with multimedia presentation

10.2.4 Preparing your name card

10.2.5 Getting familiar with the agenda

10.2.6 Dressing yourself neatly and properly

10.3 Rehearsing an International Academic Conference from Opening Ceremony to Closing Ceremony

10.3.1 Opening ceremony

10.3.2 Presentation

10.3.3 Discussion session

10.3.4 Dinner

10.3.5 Closing Ceremony

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