Intercultural communication is a new study area of sociology,which is becoming more and more relevant in the increasingly multicultural communities that we live in, and it is an important issue in English language teaching. Researches in foreign language teaching indicate that good commend of language could not certainly ensure effective communication between different cultures, and that Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC) plays a critical role.

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Significence of the Research

1.2 Background of the Research

1.3 Definition of Terms

 1.3.1 Language

 1.3.2 Culture

 1.3.3 Communication

 1.3.4 Relationship Between Language and Culture

 1.3.5 Relationship Between Language and Communication

 1.3.6 Relationship Between Culture and Communication

 1.3.7 Intercultural Communication

 1.3.8 Intercultural Communicative Competence

Chapter 2 Mythodology

2.1 Research Purposes

2.2 Qualitative Research

 2.2.1 Ad vantages of Qualitative Research

 2.2.2 Research Participants

2.2. S Data Collection Procedure

Chapter 3 Results and Discussion

3.1 Difficulities in Intercultural Communication

 3.1.1 Psychological Barriers

 3.1.2 Difficulties in Verbal Communication

 3.1.3 Difficulties in Non-Verbal Communication

3.2 Problems in Intercultural Communication

3.2.1 Neglect of Cultural Differences

 3.2.2 Excessive Concern .for Cultural Difference

 3.2.3 Maladjustment in Intercultural Communication

 3.2.4 Poor Knowledge About Culture

3.3 Attitudes in Intercultural Communication

 3.3.1 Positive Attitudes

 3.3.2 Negative Attitudes

3.4 Skills in Intercultural Communication

 3.4.1 Eliminating Tension

 3.4.2 Showing Politeness

 3.4.3 Finding Proper Topics

 3.4.4 Avoiding Conflict and Unhappiness

 3.4.5 Discovering the Source of Misunderstandings

3.5 Students' Reflection on Previous Learning Experiences

 3.5.1 Lack of Interest

 3.5.2 Over Emphasis of Grammar

 3.5.3 Limited Konwledge on Culture

 3.5.4 Problems in Textbook

 3.5.5 New Requirements of Teachers

3.6 Suggestions for English Learners

 3.6.1 Multi-Channel Learning

 3.6.2 Avoidness of Blind Im itation

 3.6.3 Increase Intercultural Communcation Practice

 3.6.4 Comprehensive Understanding of English Words

3.7 Suggestions for Students Being Abroad

 3.7.1 Practice

 3.7.2 Beyond Utilitariattism

Chapter 4 Conclusion

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Appendix

Acknowledgements