英文跨文化溝通

This course will introduce the relationship between language and culture, as well as language and culture in English communication interactions. This course aims to cultivate students’ ability to analyze culture through language and theoretical analysis and to study the relationship between language and culture to help learners master the cultural differences between their own culture and English-speaking culture. In addition, it will explore respectful cross-cultural communication interactions, such as learning about language and physical expression of cultural taboos, etiquette, and social interaction.

The themes of this course covers the definitions of culture, how the English language reflects culture, cross-language and cross-cultural communication theories, and language and culture research topics: 1. In terms of cultural value definitions, students will learn about the theoretical structure of culture, the differences between Eastern and Western cultures, and the characteristics of different cultural groups, such as comparing the similarities and differences between the European cultural circle and the Confucian (Chinese) cultural circle. 2. In terms of cultural and linguistic relations, students will explore the impact of cultural value systems on language and nonverbal behavior. 3. In cross-cultural communication issues, students will conduct cross-cultural communication analysis activities. 4. The teaching methods include lecturing, group discussion, video watching and other intercultural communication game activities as supplements.

Ke, I. (2017). Intercultural communication for English learners. Taipei: Crane. Lustig, MW, & Koester, J. (2013). Intercultural Competence (7th Edition). New York: Pearson.