Connections and Inclusions: Intercultural Communication in Communication Studies Scholarship

The book explores intercultural communication research in the CSCA region, highlighting its importance and connections to other sub-disciplines such as media studies, communication education, international communication, rhetorical studies, gender and sexuality studies, popular culture, and organizational communication. It addresses the challenges faced by IC scholars in the Midwest and demonstrates the region's potential for studying cultural perspectives in communication. The book also discusses how IC scholarship informs other areas of research and how IC scholars use IC concepts and theoretical lenses to examine issues outside of IC.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 122 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Intercultural communication (IC) is a multifaceted field that encompasses various aspects and intersects with sub-disciplines such as media studies, communication education, international communication, rhetorical studies, gender and sexuality studies, popular culture, and organizational communication. IC scholars in the Central States Communication Association (CSCA) region have faced challenges regarding the suitability of the Midwest as a location for studying communication across cultures and among individuals from diverse backgrounds. However, over time, scholars have established that IC is a significant area of scholarship in the Midwest and beyond, offering valuable opportunities to explore the intersections of cultural perspectives in communication.

The contributors to this book address how IC scholarship informs other areas of research and how IC scholars utilize the concepts and theoretical lenses of IC research to examine issues outside of IC. While the focus is primarily on IC scholarship within the CSCA region, the book's scope extends beyond this regional boundary. This book was originally published as a special issue of Communication Studies.

The study of IC has been questioned and challenged by some scholars who argue that the Midwest is not an ideal setting for examining communication across cultures and among people from different backgrounds. However, IC scholars in the CSCA region have demonstrated that intercultural communication is a vital area of scholarship, offering numerous opportunities to explore the complexities of cultural perspectives in communication.

The contributors to this book address how IC scholarship informs other areas of research and how IC scholars use the concepts and theoretical lenses of IC research to examine issues outside of IC. IC research is not isolated and is always connected to larger frameworks or theoretical approaches within communication studies. The book explores how IC scholarship contributes to the broader field of communication studies and how IC scholars utilize the insights gained from IC research to address issues beyond the realm of intercultural communication.

While the focus of this book is primarily on IC scholarship within the CSCA region, it also provides insights into the broader landscape of IC research. The book showcases the diversity of IC scholarship and the contributions of scholars from various cultural backgrounds and disciplinary perspectives. It highlights the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and the exchange of ideas across different fields to advance our understanding of IC.

In conclusion, this book presents a comprehensive and insightful exploration of intercultural communication research as it relates to and intersects with sub-disciplines such as media studies, communication education, international communication, rhetorical studies, gender and sexuality studies, popular culture, and organizational communication. The contributors to this book demonstrate the value of IC scholarship in the Midwest and beyond, highlighting the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and the exchange of ideas to advance our understanding of IC.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367513986