Insights in (inter) cultural and cross-cultural communication

Alonso-Almeida, Francisco (ed.)

This book explores the intersections of language, culture, and communication. It begins with a fundamental exploration of how culture and language intertwine, progressing to various perspectives presented in translation, discourse analysis, language learning, and historical discourse. Offering a comprehensive examination of communication intricacies, the narrative is centred around the theme of intercultural and cross-cultural communication. Emphasizing their pivotal roles, the book underscores the fostering of cooperation, comprehension, and partnership in our global society. The book addresses challenges in translation, in language learning, and intercultural awareness in education. Additionally, it discusses specific communication strategies, touching upon information dissemination during the COVID-19 pandemic and the evolution of political speeches, for example. The book also provides insights into historical discourse and pragmatics studies across different periods.
This collection of papers invites readers to investigate the relationship between language, culture, and communication, encouraging a deeper understanding of the multi-layered nature of effective communication in our world.