Cross Cultural Communication: A Guide for International Students - Paperback

by Carrie C. Hutchinson (Author)

This book provides intercultural training for international students studying in the U.S. so that they can more successfully navigate their experience abroad. Topics include: Intercultural Communication Competence Culture Shock Verbal Communication in Intercultural Contexts Nonverbal Communication in Intercultural Contexts Worldview Intercultural Perception This text also features an introductory chapter on the U.S. college and university system, including obtainable degrees, GPA, and other important information that international students may otherwise find confusing. Each chapter contains interactive activities and space for writing, which makes it a self-contained complete course for learning.

Author Biography

Carrie Hutchinson is a tenured Professor of Communication at Santa Barbara City College with a Ph.D. from the University of California in intergroup and interpersonal communication. She has traveled and taught students throughout the world, and has directed study abroad programs to destinations throughout India, Africa, Australia, Asia, and Europe.