The Sage Handbook of Intercultural Communication
About this ebook
Featuring contributions from leading and emerging scholars across multiple disciplines, including communication studies, psychology, applied linguistics, sociology, education, and business, this handbook covers research spanning geographical locations across Europe, Africa, Oceania, North America, South America, and the Asia Pacific. It focuses on specific contexts such as the workplace, education, family, media, crisis, and intergroup interactions. Each chapter takes a contextual approach to examine theories and applications, providing insights into the dynamic interplay between culture, communication, and society.
From managing cultural diversity in the workplace to creating culturally inclusive learning environments in educational settings, from navigating intercultural relationships within families to understanding the role of media in shaping cultural perceptions, this handbook delves into diverse topics with depth and breadth. It addresses contemporary issues such as hate speech, environmental communication, and communication strategies in times of crisis. It also offers theoretical insights and practical recommendations for researchers, practitioners, policymakers, educators, and students.
The handbook is structured into seven parts, beginning with the theoretical and methodological development of the field before delving into specific contexts of intercultural communication. Each part provides a rich exploration of key themes, supported by cutting-edge research and innovative approaches. With its state-of-the-art content and forward-looking perspectives, this SAGE Handbook of Intercultural Communication serves as an indispensable resource for understanding and navigating the complexities of intercultural communication in our increasingly interconnected world.
Part 1: Theoretical and methodological development of the field
Part 2: Intercultural communication in workplace contexts
Part 3: Intercultural communication in educational contexts
Part 4: Intercultural communication in family contexts
Part 5: Intercultural Communication in media contexts
Part 6: Intercultural communication in crisis contexts
Part 7: Intercultural communication in intergroup contexts
About the author
Shuang Liu is Associate Professor in the School of Communication and Arts at the University of Queensland, Australia. She is an internationally recognised intercultural communication expert, specialising in the areas of immigration, acculturation, identity negotiation, particularly in relation to older migrants ageing in a foreign land.
Adam Komisarof is Professor of Intercultural Communication and Acculturation Psychology in Keio University′s Faculty of Letters in Tokyo. Previously, he published 3 books, most recently Crossing Boundaries and Weaving Intercultural Work, Life, and Scholarship in Globalizing Universities (Routledge, with Zhu Hua), as well as numerous journal articles and chapters in publications such as International Journal of Intercultural Relations, Asian Journal of Social Psychology, and Cambridge Handbook of Acculturation Psychology (2nd edition). He has twice been a Visiting Academic at the University of Oxford (2012-13, 2022-23). Adam is a Fellow and former President of the International Academy for Intercultural Research (2021-23).
Zhu Hua is a Professor of Language Learning and Intercultural Communication and the Director of the International Centre for Intercultural Studies at IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society. She is also the Chair of the British Association for Applied Linguistics (2021-2024), an elected Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences, UK, and an elected Fellow of the International Academy for Intercultural Research.Prior to joining IOE, Zhu Hua was the Chair of Educational Linguistics and Director of the Mosaic Group for Research on Multilingualism and Director of Internationalisation at the School of Education, University of Birmingham (2020-2021). She also served as a Professor of Applied Linguistics and Communication at Birkbeck College, University of London (2007-2020) and held the positions of Head of Department and Assistant Dean in the School of Social Sciences, History and Philosophy at Birkbeck College, University of London (2014-2020).
Levi Obijiofor is an Associate Professor of Journalism in the School of Communication and Arts at University of Queensland. He is an expert in comparative journalism examining journalistic practices in Western and non-Western contexts. This has led to international recognition of his contributions to the field. He is a leading scholar in Development Communication. His work provides fresh, innovative, and practical insights into emerging issues in the field. His publications include numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and three monographs. He undertakes regular research consultancies for international organisations such as UNESCO, Open Professional School (New York), and the UNDP.
