Culture and Communication (New Edition of Practical English Course)

Author: Hu Xue'e (Compiler)
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Features: This book is rooted in Anglo-American culture and extensively uses firsthand materials and photographs collected during the author's cultural exchange in the United States. As a result, it is a highly practical, linguistically innovative, comprehensive, visually rich, and engaging college English textbook for majors. The book consists of 18 units, each introducing English language and cultural background knowledge through reading passages or dialogues. Additionally, it employs various activities such as reflective questions, simulated exercises, group discussions, cultural knowledge tests, and cultural collisions to assess and reinforce the learned English language skills. The content covers social interactions, studying abroad, identifying signs, body language, telephone communication, social etiquette, dining etiquette, job interviews, dating and shopping, hotel check-ins, Anglo-American superstitions and humor, medical visits, daily colloquialisms, and practical writing, such as general letters, resumes, notices, job advertisements, and invitations. Each lesson is self-contained, typically requiring 4 hours to complete, with longer lessons taking 6 hours. Teachers can adjust the teaching pace and select content as needed. This book can serve as a textbook for English majors, business and foreign trade English majors, English secretarial majors, and tourism English majors in ordinary universities and colleges, as well as for practical English courses in adult higher education. Furthermore, it is an excellent reference book for students and others planning to study in English-speaking countries, domestic foreign-related workers, and other English enthusiasts.