本教程对文化、交际、语言、跨文化交际等相关概念进行了详细讲解。通过对英语国家较为典型的主流文化现象进行描述、阐释和讨论，培养学生对目的语文化的兴趣和理解力，进而使学生主动观察、分析、对比、评价文化及文化差异现象，使学生能够较为客观、系统、全面地认识英语国家的文化，从而拓宽学生的国际视野，增强学生的跨文化交际意识，提高学生的跨文化交际能力。
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严明，男，1963年生，教授，博士生导师，英语语言文学博士，管理学博士，民商法学硕士，教育经济与管理硕士。现任黑龙江大学应用外语学院院长，外语教学研究部主任，教育部高等学校大学外语教学指导委员会委员，教育部高等学校英语专业教学指导分委员会商务英语专业教学协作组副组长，全国大学英语四、六级考试委员会委员，全国商务英语专业四、八级考试委员会副主任等。
严明教授是“大学英语跨文化交际”国家精品课程负责人。承担省部级教学科研项目13项，出版著作7部，主编“十二五”国家级规划教材2部，“十一五”国家级规划教材4部，系列教材4套，教材10部。在《光明日报》《中国教育报》《中国高教研究》和《外语学刊》等学术刊物上共发表论文40余篇。

Chapter 1 Culture and Communication
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Learning Objectives
Chapter Outline
Pre-class Activities-Lead-in Case
In-class Learning
Text A The Nature of Culture
Text B Characteristics of Culture
Text C Cultural Identity
Texf D Communication and Intercultural Communication
Summary-From the Intercultural Perspective
Assessment
Chapter 2 Culture's Influence on Perception
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Learning Objectives
Chapter Outline
Pre-class Activities-Lead-in Case
In-class Learning
Text A Overview：Human Perception
Text B Cross-cultural Differences in Sensation and Perception
Text C How to Improve Your Perceptual Skills in Intercultural Communication
Summary-From the Intercultural Perspective
Assessment
Chapter 3 Intercultural Communication Barriers
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Learning Objectives
Chapter Outline
Pre-class Activities-Lead-in Case
In-class Learning
Text A EmotionaI Problems as Ba rriers to Intercultural Communication
Text B Attitudinal Problems as Barriers to InterculturaI Communication
Text C Translation Problems as Language Barriers
Summary-From the Intercultural Perspective
Assessment
Chapter 4 Verbal Intercultural Communication
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Learning Objectives
Chapter Outline
Pre-class Activities-Lead-in Case
In-class Learning
Text A Language and Culture
Text B Verbal Communication Styles
Text C Language Diversity
Summary-From the Intercultural Perspective
Assessment
Chapter 5 Nonverbal Intercultural Communication
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Learning Objectives
Chapter Outline
Pre-class Activities-Lead-in Case
In-class Learning
Text A Definition and Functions of Nonverbal Communication
Text B Paralanguage and Silence
Text C 1ime and Space
Text D Other Categories of Nonverbal Communication
Summary-From the Intercultural Perspective
Assessment
Chapter 6 Culture Patterns
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Learning Objectives
Chapter Outline
Pre-class Activities-Lead-in Case
In-class Learning
Text A Components of Cultural Patterns
Text B Edward THall's Context-Culture Theory
Text C Kluckhohn and Strodtbeck's Value Orientation
Text D Hofstede's Dimensions of Cultural Variability
Summary-From the Intercultural Perspective
Assessment
Chapter 7 Cultural Influences on Contexts
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Learning Objectives
Chapter Outline
Pre-class Activities-Leadin Case
In-class Learning
Text A The Business Context
Text B The Educational Conte对
Text C The Health Care Context
Summary-From the Intercultural Perspective
Assessment
Chapter 8 Intercultural Adaptation
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Learning Objectives
Chapter Outline
Pre-class Activities-Lead-in Case
In-class Learning
Text A Acculturation
Texf B Culture Shock
Text C Intercultural Adaptation
Text D Intercultural Communication Competence
Summary-From the Intercultural Perspective
Assessment
Conclusion
Appendix A Terms
Appendix B Keys and Sample Answers
Appendix C Text Sources
Appendix D Case Sources