Intercultural Communication: A Critical Perspective – PDF

The ebook Intercultural Communication: A Critical Perspective (PDF) strives to cultivate a deep understanding of and proactive involvement in intercultural justice. It provides students with a thorough examination of contemporary intercultural communication from a power-oriented perspective. Through this unique approach, it vividly demonstrates how minor communication activities, interactions, and relationships within and across cultural communities can influence and be influenced by broader structural forces, institutions, and influences – and vice versa.

The ebook opens by presenting the concept of intercultural communication and illustrating its pervasive presence in our daily lives. Following chapters delve into the interconnectedness of culture, power, and intercultural communication, shedding light on the formation of influential ideologies derived from cultural perspectives and lifestyles. Additionally, the book delves into the intricate relationship between cultural representation and the act of speaking for or about a specific cultural group. Readers are exposed to the ways in which both individuals and structures of power shape identity, as well as how different structures and groups remember or forget the past, all while exploring the complex dynamics of racialization within the realm of intercultural communication. As the ebook nears its conclusion, it ventures into the realm of power dynamics in the context of globalization, intercultural relationships, desire, and our own roles within the realm of intercultural communication.

Dr. Rona Tamiko Halualani is a distinguished professor at San José State University, specializing in the captivating field of intercultural communication. With a wealth of knowledge and expertise, Dr. Halualani has made significant contributions to her field. Her influential work includes authoring the acclaimed book “In the Name of Hawaiians: Native Identities and Cultural Politics” and co-editing the widely recognized “Handbook of Critical Intercultural Communication” alongside Dr. Thomas K. Nakayama. Additionally, she has served as the esteemed editor-in-chief of the prestigious Journal of International and Intercultural Communication. Dr. Halualani imparts her wisdom and passion to her students through a diverse range of courses, covering intercultural communication, critical intercultural communication, globalized intercultural communication, and the captivating intersection of culture and gender identity.

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