Intercultural communication : a critical introduction

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Main Author: Piller, Ingrid, 1967-
Format: Livre
Language: Anglais
Published: Edinburgh (GB) : Edinburgh University Press, cop. 2011.
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Autres localisations: Voir dans le Sudoc
Summary: La 4ème page de couverture indique : "Combining discourse analytic and sociolinguistic perspectives, this introduction provides students with a comprehensive, up-to-date and critical overview of the field of intercultural communication. Ingrid Piller explains communication in context using two main approaches. The first treats cultural identity, difference and similarity as discursive constructions. The second, informed by bilingualism studies, highlights the use and prestige of different languages and language varieties as well as the varying access that speakers have to them. Case studies from around the world. Learning objectives, key points, exercises and suggestions for further reading in each chapter. Reader-friendly, accessible style."
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Summary:La 4ème page de couverture indique : "Combining discourse analytic and sociolinguistic perspectives, this introduction provides students with a comprehensive, up-to-date and critical overview of the field of intercultural communication. Ingrid Piller explains communication in context using two main approaches. The first treats cultural identity, difference and similarity as discursive constructions. The second, informed by bilingualism studies, highlights the use and prestige of different languages and language varieties as well as the varying access that speakers have to them. Case studies from around the world. Learning objectives, key points, exercises and suggestions for further reading in each chapter. Reader-friendly, accessible style."
Item Description:Autres tirages : 2012, 2013, 2014
Physical Description:1 vol. (IX-197 p.) : ill. ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Notes bibliogr. Bibliogr. p. [179]-193. Index
ISBN:9780748632831 (rel.)
0748632832 (rel.)
9780748632848 (br.)
0748632840 (br.)