声明
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
摘要
ABSTRACT
CONTENTS
Chapter One INTRODUCTION
1.1 Need for the Study
1.2 Structure of the Thesis
Chapter Two LITERATU RE REVIEW
2.1 Basic Concepts and Theories
2.1.1 Intercultural Communication Competence
2.1.2 Communication Accommodation Theory
2.1.3 Intercultural Adaption Theory
2.1.4 Stranger Theory
2.1.5 Uncertainty Management Theories
2.2 Studies on Intercultural Communication Competence
2.3 Studies on the ICC Training
2.4 Measurement Scales of ICC
Chapter Three THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK & METHODOLOGIES
3.1 Research Questions
3.2 Research Methods
3.2.1 Measurement Scale
3.2.2 QuestionnaireThe participants of the
3.2.3 Interviews
3.2.4 Research Proeedure
3.3 Research Framework
Chapter Four Results RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS
4.1 The Components of Intercultural Communication Competence
4.1.1 Knowledge and Skills
4.1.2 Relationship
4.1.3 Affeetive Competence
4.1.4 Communication Strategy
4.2 Communication Barriers in Multicultural Business Environment
4.2.1 Basic Situation in Multicultural Business Communication
4.2.2 Frequency of Misunderstandings in Intercultural Business Communication
4.2.3 Questionnaire Findings of Communication Barriers
4.2.4 Reasons for Communication Barriers
4.3 Differences in ICC Level between Two Types of Employees
4.4 Training of Intercultural Communication Competence
4.4.1 Importance of lCC Training
4.4.2 Form of ICC Training
4.4.3 Development of lCC Training Program
Chapter Five CONCLUSIONS AND SUGGESTIONS
5.1 Major Findings and Conclusions
5.2 Implications for Chinese Companies
5.2.1 Language Training and Cultural Education is Necessary
5.2.2 Integration is Required
5.2.3 Respect to Cultural Differences is Essential
5.3 Limitations of the Present Research
5.4 Suggestions for Further Research
REFERENCES
AppendixⅠ Intercultural Competence Scales
AppendixⅡ Questionnaire for International Communication Competence
AppendixⅢ Interview Outline
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