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Contreras, Eduardo; And Others – 1975
The Institute for Communication Research at Stanford University collected and synthesized existing data on cross-cultural broadcasting throughout the world. In their report, details are provided about four types of effects resulting from cross-cultural broadcasting: (1) cultural effects with emphasis on the trend of research in radio, television,…
Descriptors: Audiences, Broadcast Industry, Commercial Television, Communication Problems
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Brigham Young Univ., Provo, UT. Language Research Center. – 1976
This book attempts to provide cultural information which will enable an American to communicate effectively with German-speaking people of Europe. The book discusses differences between American and Germanic culture in such areas as food, laws, customs, religion, language, dress, and basic attitudes. Background information is given on Austria,…
Descriptors: American Culture, Communication Problems, Communication (Thought Transfer), Cross Cultural Studies
De Vries, Mary A. – 1994
Intended to help international business people create business documents of style and substance for correspondents in many different cultures (correspondents whose second or even third language is English), this guide is extremely useful for the millions who travel internationally, work abroad, and correspond with business people in other…
Descriptors: Business Communication, Communication Problems, Communication Skills, Cultural Context
Polloway, Edward A.; Smith, Tom E. C. – 1992
This book considers the complex subject of language development and instruction for learners with special needs. The primary purpose of the book is to examine language and its components and to suggest instructional strategies for conquering language difficulties. Some special features of the book are strong core chapters which cover key…
Descriptors: Communication Problems, Cultural Differences, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Brigham Young Univ., Provo, UT. Language Research Center. – 1978
This book attempts to provide cultural information that will enable an American to communicate effectively with people in Thailand. The book discusses differences between American and Thai culture in such areas as food, laws, customs, religion, language, dress, and basic attitudes. Background information is given on Thailand and the…
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, Communication Problems, Communication (Thought Transfer), Cross Cultural Studies
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Brigham Young Univ., Provo, UT. Language Research Center. – 1976
This booklet was designed to facilitate interactions and communication with the people of Korea by providing information about their customs, attitudes and other cultural characteristics which influence their actions and values. A brief description of Korea is given, which covers the following: geography, weather, history, government,…
Descriptors: American Culture, Autoinstructional Aids, Communication Problems, Communication (Thought Transfer)
Brigham Young Univ., Provo, UT. Language Research Center. – 1978
This book attempts to provide cultural information that will enable an American to communicate effectively with French-speaking people of Europe. The book discusses differences between American and French culture in such areas as food, laws, customs, religion, language, dress, and basic attitudes. Background information is given on France,…
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, Communication Problems, Communication (Thought Transfer), Cross Cultural Studies
Harry, Beth – 1992
This monograph addresses the way parents of minority students perceive the special education system, with specific attention to these parents' views of the process by which their children are designated as "handicapped." Chapter 1 discusses the Department of Education's racial classification system. Chapter 2 summarizes what is known…
Descriptors: Communication Problems, Cultural Differences, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
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Brigham Young Univ., Provo, UT. Language Research Center. – 1976
An introduction is provided to the basics of intercultural communication, designed to go beyond cultural contrasts. Factors involved in communicative exchanges with people from other cultures who may think, feel, or act differently are explored. The importance in different cultures of gestures, valuing individuality versus the group, and culture…
Descriptors: American Culture, Autoinstructional Aids, Communication Problems, Communication (Thought Transfer)
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Brigham Young Univ., Provo, UT. Language Research Center. – 1977
This booklet was designed to facilitate interactions and communication with the people of Spain by providing information about their customs, attitudes and other cultural characteristics which influence their actions and values. A brief description of Spain is given, which covers the following: geography, weather, history, ethnic roots, regional…
Descriptors: American Culture, Autoinstructional Aids, Communication Problems, Communication (Thought Transfer)
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Brigham Young Univ., Provo, UT. Language Research Center. – 1976
This learning aid is intended to help Americans become more effective in understanding and communicating with Latin Americans. The book consists of the following: (1) a map of Latin America, with area and population statistics for the various countries; (2) a brief description of the land, the people, the economy, diet, religion, government,…
Descriptors: American Culture, Autoinstructional Aids, Communication Problems, Communication (Thought Transfer)
Brigham Young Univ., Provo, UT. Language Research Center. – 1977
The purpose of this communication learning aid is to help Americans become more effective in understanding and communicating with people of another culture. This publication discusses some differences encountered in the Philippines in such things as food, laws, customs, religion, language, dress and basic attitudes. It is designed to prepare the…
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, Communication Problems, Communication (Thought Transfer), Cross Cultural Studies
Brigham Young Univ., Provo, UT. Language Research Center. – 1977
The purpose of this communication learning aid is to help Americans become more effective in understanding and communicating with people of another culture. This publication discusses some differences encountered in Samoa in such things as food, laws, customs, religion, language, dress and basic attitudes. It is designed to prepare the traveller…
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, Communication Problems, Communication (Thought Transfer), Cross Cultural Studies
Brigham Young Univ., Provo, UT. Language Research Center. – 1977
The purpose of this communication learning aid is to help Americans become more effective in understanding and communicating with people of another culture. This publication discusses some differences encountered in Hong Kong in such things as food, laws, customs, religion, language, dress and basic attitudes. The first section describes the…
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, Chinese Culture, Communication Problems, Communication (Thought Transfer)
Oates, Michael D. – 1977
The paper attempts to illustrate the importance of an accurate sociocultural description of a number of unconscious verbal and gestural behaviors which help to distinguish a Frenchman from an American. An accurate description of many of the most elementary signs and gestures is needed to help to dispel the notion that there is a one-for-one…
Descriptors: Body Language, Communication Problems, Cultural Activities, Cultural Differences