Teaching Intercultural Rhetoric and Technical Communication - 9780895033772

ABOUT THE BOOK In today's integrated global economy, technical communicators often collaborate in international production teams, work with experts in overseas subject matter, or coordinate documentation for the international release of products. Working effectively in such situations requires technical communicators to acquire a specialized knowledge of culture and communication. This book provides readers with the information needed to integrate aspects of intercultural communication into different educational settings. Its objectives are to assist readers in learning approaches to teaching intercultural communication concepts in different contexts, understanding how to develop classes and curricula focusing on teaching such concepts, considering how to merge professional practices with educational approaches to teaching intercultural communication, and developing mechanisms for evaluating learning related to intercultural communication practices. By balancing theory, research, and reporting from the field, this collection provides readers from academia and industry with insights and approaches for integrating aspects of intercultural communication in a range of educational contexts. Intended Audience: University, college, community college, and high school instructors; professional trainers in public or private sector organizations; students at undergraduate and graduate levels; academics; professional practitioners in public or private sector organizations; administrators in education; managers in public and private organizations.