中西跨文化交际课程情景案例分析报告.docxVIP

Unit 1 Language and Culture in Communication Theory Communication is something we do every day. It takes place so naturally that we simply fail to notice it until it hiccups or breaks down. Though it is commonplace, it is no exaggeration to say that communication is life and life is communication. When you join a social gathering, you must be aware of rules and procedures that govern the way things are going to proceed. There is a technical term for such rules and procedures — schema. Face and politeness are two other areas which are extremely value — sensitive. One of the distinctive features